Update #3: County offices open Monday; parks to reopen at 10 a.m.

Update #3: County offices open Monday; parks to reopen at 10 a.m.

Latest storm/incident developments

• Tropical Storm Debby is moving past the Tampa Bay area in the Gulf of Mexico in a northerly direction.
• A Tropical Storm Warning and Storm Surge Warning remain in effect for Pinellas County through Monday. Storm surge of up to 4 feet and additional rainfall of 4 to 6 inches is forecast overnight into the early morning hours. Street flooding is likely in low-lying areas at high tide.
• The heaviest rain and wind are expected to subside by mid-morning Monday, but anyone traveling should exercise caution on the roads and intersections without power.

Pinellas County response/action

• Pinellas County offices will be open during normal business hours on Monday, Aug. 5.
• All County parks, preserves and boat ramps will reopen at 10 a.m. after staff have an opportunity to assess any storm damage.
• The County Information Center (CIC) will be open overnight Sunday, Aug. 4, and on Monday, Aug. 5, until 5 p.m. Call (727) 464-4333.
• Online chat at www.bit.ly/PinellasChat will end Sunday at 10 p.m. and resume Monday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Advice & Information for Residents

• Avoid driving on flooded roadways. One foot of water can carry a car away. Turn around, don't drown.
• Do not wade through floodwaters, which could have live power lines, sewage, wildlife and dangerous objects.
• Report issues such as downed traffic lights, broken traffic signs or other damage to public infrastructure through SeeClickFix at pinellas.gov/SeeClickFix.
• If your home or business received flood damage, photograph and list all damaged or lost items before you clean up or move any debris. Contact your insurance company to file a claim.
• Pinellas County is documenting any damages from Tropical Storm Debby to apply for potential state and federal emergency assistance. Residents are asked to report their flood damage at https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/3549976c61cf4f73a8910a9273107270. Businesses are asked to report damages at https://floridadisaster.biz/Respond/BusinessDamageAssessmentsSurvey.
• Get updates on tropical Storm Debby impacts by visiting disaster.pinellas.gov, Facebook @PinellasGov and X @PinellasGov; search hashtag #PinellasDEBBY.