Latest Storm Information

The city of Clearwater is monitoring Tropical Storm Nicole.

Updated as of Nov. 10 at 11:30 a.m.

Sandbags

The city of Clearwater is not currently distributing sandbags.

Evacuation Orders

There are no current evacuation orders.

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Shelters

There are two community shelters that will open Wednesday, Nov. 9 at 6 p.m.

  • Ross Norton Recreation Center at 1426 S M.L.K. Jr Ave, Clearwater.
  • Lealman Exchange Community Center, 5175 45th St. N., St. Petersburg, which is equipped to support residents who depend on electricity or require medical assistance such as oxygen or assistance with routine care. Lealman will also be a pet-friendly shelter.
  • For people with special needs, register ahead of the storm by calling the Pinellas Citizens Information Center at (727) 464-4333 or by calling Clearwater Fire & Rescue at (727) 562-4334.
  • For people with pets, download, print and fill out the "Pet Friendly Shelter Enrollment Form".

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Trash & Recycling

There will be no solid waste and recycling services, November 10, for city of Clearwater trash and recycling customers. Thursday's pick ups will be made on Friday, Nov. 11, and Friday's pick ups will be made on Saturday, Nov. 12.

Recreation Centers & Parks

  • Recreation centers will remain closed Nov. 10-11.
  • McMullen Tennis Complex will open Nov. 11 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Call ahead for court availability for McMullen Tennis Complex at (727) 669-1919. Crews will likely need to clear debris from the court.
  • Parks and playgrounds will remain closed Nov. 10. They will need to be checked to verify they are safe and the equipment is secure.

Libraries

Libraries will remain closed Nov. 10.

City Offices

The city will remain closed Thursday, Nov. 10.

Transportation

  • All PSTA bus routes remain on their regular schedule, which ends at midnight and starts after 4 a.m. You can see PSTA bus schedules here.
  • There are no current storm-related road or bridge closures currently. For real-time traffic information, visit FL511.com

Events

Click on the event you are attending to see if it is impacted by the storm.

 

Employees 

  • All non-essential and non-emergency response teams who were planning to return to the office at noon today, Thursday, Nov. 10, will not return at all today. You are not to report to work at noon today.
  • Staff who are responsible for storm-related responses (such as police, fire, stormwater, utilities, inspections, etc.), you are still expected to report to work if you have been instructed to do so by your supervisor. You will be compensated according to the emergency compensation plan.

Storm Resources

Stay Up-To-Date

Sign up for the following alert systems to stay up-to-date with the latest information about impending storms and emergencies. You can also follow the city of Clearwater, Clearwater Fire & Rescue Department and Clearwater Police Department on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Nextdoor.

 

Questions?

If you have a question not listed here and would like to speak to someone, call the Pinellas County Information Center at (727) 464-4333. The County Information Center will open Nov. 9 at 5 p.m. and remain open overnight through the storm. Residents who are deaf or hard of hearing can contact the County Information Center via online chat at www.bit.ly/PinellasChat

In the event of an emergency, call 911.

Be Prepared

Prepare for coastal flooding Thursday:

  • The forecast indicates that tides associated with Tropical Storm Nicole may be one to three feet above normal high tide after the storm passes. Localized flooding in low-lying coastal areas may occur Thursday and Friday. If you’re in a low-lying area that has flooded in the past, move vehicles to higher ground and don’t drive through or play in flood water.

Prepare for tropical storm-force winds:

  • Before the arrival of winds, secure outdoor furniture or other items that may be picked up by the wind. 
  • Clean up piles of branches so they do not become flying debris. 
  • Older mobile homes may be more vulnerable to tropical storm-force winds. Consider seeking shelter with friends or family in a stronger structure.

Gas Availability

Trying to find a station with gas? Check GasBuddy.com

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