State of emergency issued for Pinellas County
September 23, 2024 - Governor Ron DeSantis issued a state of emergency for 41 counties Monday ahead of what will likely become Hurricane Helene by Wednesday morning. The declaration, which includes Pinellas County, allows the governor to ensure state emergency resources are readily available to local governments. According to National Hurricane Center forecasters, Pinellas residents should expect tropical storm-force winds Thursday morning.