11/06/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 11/06/2024 15:15
Nov. 6, 2024 - In the aftermath of Hurricanes Helene and Milton, the City of St. Petersburg is hosting multiple information sessions to share hurricane recovery resources with the community.
Friday, Nov. 8, 12-1 p.m.
Virtual via Zoom Link
The City of St. Petersburg is hosting a virtual informational meeting to help residents understand the process for permitting and the 49% rule. Attendees are asked to pre-register and submit questions ahead of time; after registering, attendees will receive an email with the information for joining the virtual session.
More information about the 49% rule and info session registration can be found at stpete.org/rule49.
Wednesday, Nov. 13 , 5:00-8:00 p.m.
The Coliseum, 535 4th Ave. N
Doors open at 5 p.m., program begins at 6 p.m.
Mayor Kenneth T. Welch, City leadership, and representatives from the Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA), Florida Division of Emergency Management, and Pinellas County will share information about financial assistance options, recovery resources and supports, and permitting and rebuilding. It will also serve as an opportunity for St. Pete residents to provide feedback, identify areas of improvement, and offer strategies for future resilience against catastrophic events.
Feedback from the Together, St. Pete meeting can help inform future discussions hosted by other community organizations and will ensure a collaborative approach toward stronger community preparedness.
Resource tables staffed by representatives from the City, FEMA, and other local organizations will be available starting at 5 p.m. The program, followed by a Q&A session, begins at 6 p.m. Attendees are asked to pre-register at stpete.org/recovery.
More information about St. Petersburg's ongoing recovery efforts for hurricanes Helene and Milton can be found at stpete.org/recovery.