St. Pete Standard

City of St. Petersburg crews have been working since daybreak to clear streets and assess damages following recent storms. Mayor Kenneth T. Welch held an evening press conference to address the situation.

City offices will remain closed on Friday, Oct. 11, but are scheduled to reopen for normal business on Monday, Oct. 14.

Crews are repairing 30 water line breaks primarily caused by fallen trees. Although drinking water has been restored, a boil water notice is in effect until Monday, Oct. 14. Residents are advised to boil water before consumption; however, it is safe for hand washing and showering.

The City is collaborating with Duke Energy to monitor power outages, which continue to be a significant issue in the recovery process. Currently, 450,000 households and businesses in Pinellas County are without power.

Residents can report power outages at www.duke-energy.com/outages or downed trees on power lines through the City's Service Center by calling 727-893-7111, texting 727-435-7349, emailing servicecenter@stpete.org, or visiting www.stpete.org/seeclickfix.

Four out of five City Brush Sites will operate during regular business hours on Friday, Oct. 11. Commercial waste collection will proceed as scheduled that day; however, residential trash and recycling services are suspended due to ongoing damage assessments.

The City is focused on cleanup efforts following Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton's impact. Debris management plans are underway with specific guidelines: place debris at the curb without bagging it and separate different types of debris.

A temporary debris management site will be open for residents and their private haulers on Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., located at 1953 72nd St. N across from Azalea Park.

Construction and demolition storm debris along with vegetative debris will be accepted at this site; hazardous materials will not be accepted until after the storm has passed.

Residents should bring identification such as a driver's license or water bill when dropping off debris. If using a private hauler, complete the necessary form available online beforehand.

For more information about hurricane recovery efforts in St. Petersburg visit www.stpete.org/hurricane