Update #23: City of St. Petersburg Launches Mobile Permitting, Recovery Fund and Continues Local Support

October 2, 2024 - Hurricane Helene recovery efforts are underway in the City of St. Petersburg. Here is today's update:

The We Are St. Pete Fund

The City of St. Petersburg has partnered with the Pinellas Community Foundation to launch the We Are St. Pete Fund, the first of its kind for the City. The fund will assist in fundraising for disaster relief for residents, small businesses, and City of St. Petersburg employees recovering from Hurricane Helene. Donors may designate their gifts. 100% of the donations received will directly support those impacted. More information at wew.WeAreStPete.org.

Permitting & Rebuilding

Emergency Permits: Streamlined permit applications are available for urgent repairs. Email [email protected] or call 727-893-7231 for any permitting-related questions.

Construction Guidelines: For more information regarding construction in a flood zone, visit Construction in a Floodplain - Pinellas County.

Permit Fee Waivers: Certain fees may be waived for hurricane-related repairs. More to come on this.

Remote Permitting Sites: The City has set up Remote Permitting Sites Monday-Friday from 10 a.m - 2 p.m. to make the permitting process faster, more accessible, and more convenient for homeowners who need to file permits for repairs to their homes due to storm damage.

• Azalea Recreation Center: 1600 72nd St. N

• Enoch D. Davis Center: 1111 18th Ave. S

• Roberts Recreation Center: 1246 50th Ave. N

City of St. Petersburg Local Recovery Support

Fare-Free Bus Service

To assist residents affected by Hurricane Helene, the City of St. Petersburg has provided funding for PSTA to offer a two-week period of fare-free bus service within St. Pete city limits, starting Monday, Sept. 30 through Sunday, Oct. 13.

• Applies to: Regular bus trips that begin and end within St. Pete city limits

• Exclusions: Does not apply to Access, MOD, or other mobility services

• SunRunner Update: SunRunner is turning around at Pasadena due to westbound access limitations

• Fares Resume: Monday, Oct. 14, 2024

For more information on routes and schedules, visit psta.net.

Comfort Stations

Impacted residents can stop in to cool off, charge electronic devices, and pick up recovery kits (cleaning supplies, fans, tarps).

• Azalea Recreation Center (1600 72nd St. N) - 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

• Enoch D. Davis Center (1111 18th Ave. S) - 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

• Robert Recreation Center (1246 50th Ave. N) - 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

• USF St. Pete - University Student Center (200 6th Ave. S) - 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Residents can also visit a local St. Pete library branch to cool off, charge electronic devices, or use the internet.

• Childs Park Community Library: 691 43rd St. S

• James Weldon Johnson Community Library: 1059 18th Ave. S

• Mirror Lake Community Library: 280 5th St. N

• North Community Library: 861 70th Ave. N

• South Community Library: 2300 Roy Hanna Dr. S

• West Community Library: 6700 8th Ave. N

Laundry Stations

Free laundry services are available for residents without power at the following locations:

• Parking lot across from Allendale United Methodist Church (3803 Haines Rd. N): 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.

• Clothesline Laundromat (840 49th St. N): 12 - 8 p.m. Monday - Friday

• St. Pete Laundry Company (8461 4th St. N): 8 a.m. - 10 p.m. (last wash at 8:30 p.m.)

Mobile Restroom Units

The City of St. Petersburg has set up mobile restroom locations for residents that Helene has impacted.

• Shore Acres Recreation Center: 4230 Shore Acres Blvd. NE

• Riveira Bay Park: 8131 Macoma Dr. NE

• Bartlett Park: 2000 7th St. S

• Coquina Key Park: 3595 Locust St. SE

• Sunset Park: Park St. N and Central Ave.

Debris Clean Up

The City of St. Petersburg is committed to cleaning up the city from the impacts from Hurricane Helene. Crews will do multiple citywide sweeps to pick up storm debris. Residents should expect debris to be collected no sooner than Oct. 7. DO NOT place debris in trash bags.

Trash & Recycling:

Regular trash and recycling services are business as usual.

Volunteers

If you're looking to help those in need, please visit www.stpete.org/heleneaid to sign up.

More information at www.stpete.org/helene.

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