City of Gulfport
2401 53rd Street South
Gulfport, FL 33707
(727) 893-1000
#4 For Immediate Release: Monday, September 26, 2022 - 12:00PM
CITY OF GULFPORT HURRICANE IAN
City Facilities will close to the General Public on Tuesday, September 27, 2022 at Noon.
City of Gulfport sandbag location and City Call Center remains open.
City of Gulfport staff is closely tracking Hurricane Ian as it makes its way into the Gulf of Mexico. The National Weather Service has issued a Hurricane and Storm Surge Watch for the City of Gulfport.
Residents are advised to monitor local weather forecasts for information on the potential timing of any local impacts.
City Facilities will close to the General Public on Tuesday, September 27, 2022 at Noon.
The City’s Public Works Department has prepared drainage systems and facilities ahead of the storm. Many areas south of 28th Avenue South in and along the City’s Waterfront and Marina areas could experience the most significant coastal flooding.
The City of Gulfport self-service sandbag location at the 49th Street Neighborhood Center, 1617 49th Street South will remain open on Tuesday, from 9:00AM to 6:00PM,. There is 10-bag limit and proof of residency may be required.
Regardless of the storm’s track, high winds, rain and flooding or storm surge could begin to affect the City of Gulfport early Wednesday morning through Thursday afternoon.
The City of Gulfport Information Call Center is open for questions from 8:00AM – 8:00PM. Call 727-893-1000 and speak to a City Staff member.
In addition, Special needs shelters will be open tonight at 6 p.m.
City of Gulfport Residents with special needs who require transportation to a safe location until the storm threat passes can still sign up by calling the City of Gulfport Information Center at 727-893-1000.
All Residents should finalize their sheltering plans now, whether it is in their non-evacuation zone home, in a hotel, or with a friend or family member.
Two general populations shelters will open tonight at 6 p.m. for those needing emergency shelter:
◦ Ross Norton Recreation Center (1426 S M.L.K. Jr Ave, Clearwater, FL 33756)
◦ Lealman Exchange (5175 45th St N, St. Petersburg)
Additional shelters will open Tuesday morning. More details will be provided at pinellascounty.org.
The City of Gulfport Information Call Center is open for questions from 8:00AM – 8:00PM. Call 727-893-1000 and speak to a City Staff member.
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