At the time of this writing, the Pinellas County dashboard indicates the following damages to date:
Source: pinellas.gov/damagedashboard.
Residents who need help cleaning up damage on their properties as a result of Tropical Storm Debby can request assistance through the Crisis Cleanup hotline at (844) 965-1386 or by visiting crisiscleanup.org. Local voluntary relief organizations will be able to respond to these requests as available. This hotline will remain open through Friday, August 23 rd .
I would also like to highlight the effectiveness of our dunes during Tropical Storm Debby. What is remaining of our beach dunes performed admirably, stopping the water at critical points along the beach. Walking along the shore the day after the storm, you can see from the wrack left behind how far up the water reached and where it was halted by dunes, seawalls, or private property. These natural and man-made barriers played a crucial role in protecting our homes and infrastructure. However, our dunes can only withstand so much and a long-term solution for beach nourishment is urgently needed. Thank you for your courage, compassion, and unwavering community spirit. Together, we will restore our beautiful Town and emerge from this storm season more connected and resilient. Community Spotlight on Flood Mitigation Efforts I am delighted to highlight the inspiring efforts of a remarkable Redington Beach resident, Jeff Fuller. Jeff discovered a passion for home improvement projects and living on Boca Ciega Bay he recognized the potential risk of home flooding associated with our beautiful waterfront properties. Using his skills and enthusiasm for DIY projects, Jeff began collaborating on ways to help other barrier island resident s protect their homes from flooding.
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