'It's never been this bad.' How Helene devastated Pinellas County ...
WEB2 days ago · The storm killed more than three dozen people in the Southeast as of Friday night. Of the five confirmed deaths in Pinellas County, four lived along the beaches. As she announced the deaths at a press conference, Pinellas County Emergency Management Director Cathie Perkins choked up with tears. "It’s hard," she said.
Helene live updates: Storm kills at least 89 as floods ... - NBC News
WEB1 day ago · Helene made landfall Thursday night in Florida's Big Bend region as a Category 4 hurricane. The storm is expected to dissipate Monday, but heavy rain and flash flooding remain a threat for parts ...
Five people dead in Pinellas County due to Hurricane Helene - Yahoo News
WEB2 days ago · Five people died in Pinellas County during the impact of Hurricane Helene, according to Cathie Perkins, emergency management director. It’s one of the many ways that Helene brought “life-changing impacts” as storm surge reached over 8 feet in some areas, Perkins said. ”It’s hard, but we will continue to recover as a community,” Perkins said. Of the fatalities, two occurred in ...
Five people dead: Hurricane Helene’s ‘devastating’ impact on …
WEB2 days ago · Calling the effect on the region “life-changing,” Pinellas County Emergency Management Director Cathie Perkins said the storm brought “devastating consequences for our residents.” “Sadly, five lives were lost overnight,” Perkins said during a news conference Friday morning. “It’s hard, but we will continue to recover as a ...
Pinellas County leaders anticipating 'life-threatening' storm surge ...
WEB5 days ago · Cathie Perkins, the director of Pinellas County Emergency Management, said if you flooded during Idalia or Eta, you’re probably going to flood again during Helene. Perkins said this storm is much larger than Idalia, where we saw about four feet of storm surge and more than 1,500 homes were flooded. "This is not going to be like the storm ...
Helene wreaks havoc across Southeast, killing at least 42 - NBC News
WEB2 days ago · Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis told a news conference this morning that a person died in in Dixie County after a tree that fell on a home as Helene lashed the state.
Hurricane Helene Florida wind damage, flooding Friday recap
WEB3 days ago · In Pinellas County, which encompasses Clearwater and St. Petersburg, five people suffered storm-related deaths, said Cathie Perkins, director of emergency management, at a news conference Friday.
Pinellas County issues evacuation orders ahead of Helene - Yahoo News
WEB4 days ago · Cathie Perkins, the county’s emergency management director, said in a news conference Wednesday morning that Pinellas is most concerned about the projected 5 to 8 feet of storm surge from Helene. Perkins said the water could stay high for 24 to 36 hours, posing a major threat even after winds die down.
Pinellas orders evacuation for residents in Zone A ... - Yahoo News
WEB5 days ago · Emergency management director Cathie Perkins said during a news conference on Tuesday that the order impacts two hospitals, 14 nursing homes and 10 assisted living facilities. ”We are doing...
Pinellas County urging residents in mandatory evacuation zone to …
WEB4 days ago · According to Perkins, elevated waters are predicted to stick around for 24-36 hours. MORE: Crystal River braces for storm surge from Hurricane Helene Following guidance from the U.S. Coast Guard, Pinellas County plans to lock its three movable bridges in the closed position at 8 p.m. on Wednesday.