Most Pinellas County government offices will reopen to the public on Wednesday, October 16th, following closures due to Hurricane Milton. This includes the Property Appraiser’s office and courts.
However, some services will be available on Tuesday, October 15th, with limited hours:
- Solid Waste Disposal: The Pinellas County Solid Waste Disposal Complex will be open from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. for municipal solid waste and tires only. The Household Hazardous Waste Center will be open from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Utilities: The Utilities Payment Center will be open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and the Utilities call center will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Animal Services: Pinellas County Animal Services will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for pet reclaims only.
- Clerk of Court: The Clerk of Court will reopen from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Supervisor of Elections: The Supervisor of Elections office will remain open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Airport: The St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport remains open.
READ: Florida Gov. DeSantis Announces $9.5 Million For SeaPort Manatee’s Post-Hurricane Milton Recovery
Parks and Preserves:
All County parks and preserves remain closed on Tuesday, except for the Belleair Causeway Boat Ramp and Park Boulevard Boat Ramp. Damage assessments are underway, and reopening plans will be announced once safety issues are addressed.
The Parks and Conservation Resources Administration/County Extension office building is currently serving as a FEMA Disaster Recovery Center and is closed to the public for park- and Extension-related business. Refunds for canceled campground and shelter reservations are being processed.
For updates on closures and Hurricane Milton recovery efforts, visit disaster.pinellas.gov.
For Pinellas County Extension inquiries, visit https://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/pinellas/lawn-and-garden/contact-us-for-help.
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