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The Wave

Your Pinellas County Government Newsletter

June 2024

A glance at people, programs & news around the county!

Tax holiday, sandbags, and more: get ready for hurricane season

Hurricane season runs June 1 - Nov. 30. Are you ready? Check your evacuation zone and learn about other ways to prepare.

Fill your hurricane kit tax-free through June 14! Here's a handy checklist of what you'll need.

Should you use sandbags? Not always. They aren't effective in fast moving storm surge and flooding higher than 15 inches. But if sandbags are part of your hurricane preparation plans, get them now. Here's how.

Check out our award-winning video: Hurricane Myths vs. Facts

Pinellas County PIO & ABC Action News' Denis Phillips discuss Hurricane Myths & Facts

Have you heard the rumor that Pinellas has a special protection from hurricanes? (Spoiler alert--it's not true.) We explore the history and myths with ABC Action News Meteorologist Denis Phillips. Watch it now!

Playgrounds across the county are getting upgraded

Children throughout the county are seeing their favorite playgrounds get a facelift. Beginning last year, Parks & Conservation Resources started updating playgrounds with equipment for all ages and abilities. Try out the new sliding, climbing, crawling and spinning at Walsingham, Fort De Soto and John S. Taylor parks. Three more are on the way! Want to see one being built?

Putting the "beach" back in Pass-a-Grille

Pinellas County is planning full nourishment of Pass-a-Grille Beach this summer. Phase 1 brings 10,000-15,000 cubic yards of sand from the Grand Canal Dredging project. Phase 2 puts about 140,000 cubic yards of sand from Pass-a-Grille inlet along the beach from 1st Avenue to 22nd Avenue and is awaiting permitting from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Sections of the beach will be closed where the work is being done, but all businesses will remain open.

Take a survey to reduce the harm from opioid overdoses in our community

In 2022, Pinellas County had one of the highest overdose rates in Florida. Our Human Services department needs your input to tackle this pressing issue. We have a rare opportunity in the coming years because of new funding from the settlements resulting from lawsuits against the makers of some opioids. Take our brief survey.

Adopt a furry friend while the animal shelter is under construction

Big changes are afoot at Pinellas County Animal Services this year as we upgrade our kennels to make them more comfortable for our dogs and strengthen the buildings against hurricanes. During construction, space for adoptable dogs has been tight, but our community has come through by taking home more than 280 new furry friends since December. Adoptions are free during construction. Find your new best friend here.

Homelessness to hope: locals find healing in 50 new apartment homes

An injury on the job caused Walter Sloan to lose everything; but when he walked into his new apartment at Innovare, it felt like he gained a whole new life. See Walter speak here and learn how Pinellas & our cities are working together to create more homes that local people can afford at www.homesforpinellas.org.

Upcoming Events & Important Dates

Starting June 1: Pinellas County's ban on nitrogen fertilizer goes into effect

Through June 14: You can save money on your hurricane kit supplies during the 2024 Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday

June 8: Household Chemical Collection Event

June 11: Board of County Commissioners meeting

Through June 17: Tell us how we can reduce your community’s risk from natural and man-made disasters. Survey is available in English and Spanish through June 17.

June 19: Most county offices closed in observance of Juneteenth

June 22: Household Hazardous Waste Collection at 29582 U.S. 19 N., Clearwater

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