#StPeteRecovers
 
St. Petersburg made it through Hurricane Irma. Our city was not devastated, but the quality of life we enjoy has been disrupted. Please know that your city government is working hard to get St. Pete back to normal.
 
Mayor Kriseman and Deputy Mayor Tomalin survey damage from Hurricane Irma in St. Petersburg neighborhoods
More than 140,000 of Duke Energy's customers lost power in St. Petersburg. Duke has pledged to have all electricity to our city restored by Saturday.
 
We recognize the inconvenience of having no electricity to cool your home, keep vital equipment or appliances operating, and make ice. In an emergency situation, please call 911.
 
Understandably, they have prioritized critical facilities such as hospitals and nursing homes where people's lives are dependent on electricity. There is also a focus on restoring traffic signals, public works facilities, schools and other affected infrastructure. In the interim, the City of St. Petersburg has placed temporary stop signs and generators at numerous intersections. Treat intersections without a signal as a four-way stop. Residential restoration is also high on their list and city officials are in constant communication with Duke to ensure they meet their deadline. Duke Energy has assured city leaders that neighborhoods will be treated equally.
Food distribution with Mayor Kriseman and the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field in the days following Hurricane Irma
 
Note: Please ensure all stove knobs are turned to 'off' to reduce the risk of fire once power is restored.
 
Please remember, price gouging is illegal and per Mayor Kriseman's emergency order, in violation of city ordinance. Please call the Florida Attorney General at 1-866-966-7226 and the City of St. Petersburg's non-emergency line at 727-893-7780 to report this crime.
 
Finally, t he City of St. Petersburg has opened several recreation centers, along with the North Shore Pool, to accommodate individuals and families. Staff at these centers may also direct you to social services.Citizens and businesses can apply for aid through FEMA. The City has opened three Disaster Relief Centers where staff are available to assist in the application of FEMA grants. They will be open M-F, Sept. 18-22, from noon to 7 p.m., at the Enoch Davis Center, the Sunshine Senior Center and the West Library.(West Library will close at 4 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 22).
 
Mayor Kriseman visits neighborhoods affected
by Hurricane Irma
Important Phone Numbers
  • Emergencies: 911
  • Mayor's Action Center: 727-893-7111
  • Duke Energy / Pinellas: 727-443-2641
  • FEMA Assistance: 1-800-621-3362
  • State Assistance: 1-800-342-3557
  • City of St. Petersburg Sanitation: 727-893-7334
  • City of St. Petersburg Social Services: 727-893-7627
  • PSTA / Buses: 727-540-1900
How and when will storm debris be picked up?
 
Residential storm debris curbside pickup will begin early next week. The process is expected to take several weeks and an exact schedule will not be available; however, citizens are encouraged to prepare their debris as soon as possible.  
 
  • Place storm related brush in neat manageable piles behind the curb. Do not place material in front of the curb or in/near the alley.
  • Please clean up any additional debris in the road in front of your property so that it will not be washed into the Stormwater system and create blockages.
  • Please do not place piles too close to the garbage cans, poles, fire hydrants, or gas lines. Leave room for the trucks to be able to pick them up.
  • Do not mix brush with other items. For example, if you have vegetation and pieces of a fence that need to be removed, please keep them in separate piles.
  • For those that have a small amount of debris or want to get rid of it quickly, the brush sites will be open for extended hours. They will be open from 7:30 am to 7 pm every day for the next four weeks.
Brush sites locations: 
  • 1000 62nd Avenue N.E.
  • 7750 26th Avenue N.
  • 2500 26th Avenue S.
  • 4015 Dr. Martin Luther King St S.
  • 2453 20th Avenue N.
 
Citizens seeking FEMA assistance at the Enoch Davis Center
 
Tampa Bay Disaster Relief and Recovery Fund Activated    
 
The Tampa Bay Disaster Relief and Recovery Fund (TBDRRF) is a new strategic collaboration of the Community Foundation of Tampa Bay, Foundation for a Healthy St. Petersburg, Pinellas Community Foundation, United Way of Citrus County, United Way of Hernando, United Way of Pasco, and United Way Suncoast.
 
Donors can visit www.TBDisasterFund.org and donate to the regional recovery effort or choose a specific county.
 
The Tampa Bay Disaster Relief and Recovery Fund provides a trusted and reliable way to donate to local storm recovery efforts and 100% of the funds collected thorough this effort will be directed to address immediate and mid- to long-term recovery needs through the provision of grants to select nonprofits. Distribution of funds will be overseen through a collaborative process by the funding partners above to ensure the funds are distributed fairly and equitably to address the community's most serious recovery needs.
 
The organizations will mutually collect donations and provide assistance for recovery and rebuilding through this collaborative disaster response and recovery initiative that will span Desoto, Citrus, Hernando, Hillsborough, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas and Sarasota counties.
 
By working together, we can pool our resources and leverage our individual relationships and expertise to speed help to those who need it the most across our greater community.
 
For more information or to donate, visit www.TBDisasterFund.org .
 
Updates 
 
Please follow St. Petersburg social media channels for continued updates on the aftermath of Hurricane Irma, and other city news:  
 
The City of St. Petersburg Facebook page: click here.
 
The City of St. Petersburg Twitter account: click here.
 
Mayor's Office
City of St. Petersburg 
175 5th Street North 
St. Petersburg, FL 33701 
Phone: 727-893-7201