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The city is monitoring the storm and we are doing what needs to be done to prepare our city, buildings, residents and employees.
The City of Clearwater To Close City Offices, Libraries, and Recreation Centers Aug. 29-30
Aug. 28, 5 p.m.
 The city will be closing non-storm operations from Aug. 29-30. Any meetings and activities that were scheduled during that time are canceled.
City offices, recreation centers, athletic fields, tennis complexes, Moccasin Lake Nature Park and libraries are scheduled to reopen Thursday, Aug. 31.
Employees should check their emails, cell phones and the city’s website for updates on city operations and reporting to work.
Hurricane Camp
The city will open free hurricane camp at the Long Center on Tuesday, Aug. 30 from 7:30 a.m. to noon to accommodate any employees who will be working to complete storm preparations. The camp is for school-aged children. There will be no camp on Wednesday. Pinellas County schools will be closed Tuesday & Wednesday, Aug. 29-30.
When your child arrives for camp, please send them with a packed lunch, snack, bathing suit, and towel.
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Pinellas County Ordered A Mandatory Evacuations of Zone A and Mobile Home Residents
- Mandatory evacuations of all residents in Zone A and mobile home parks countywide beginning at 7 p.m. tonight. Residents in other evacuation zones should monitor disaster.pinellas.gov for updates.
- Special needs resident transportation will begin 7 a.m. Tuesday.
- Pinellas County Emergency Management is coordinating directly with the staff of nursing homes and assisted living facilities in evacuation zones.
Check your evacuation zone one of the following ways:
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Be Prepared
Now is the time to prepare your family and home if you are required to be working during the storm.
- Purchase necessary items to complete survival kit now.
- Prepare kit and gather important papers.
- Register for special needs shelters by calling the County Information Center at (727) 464-4333 (open 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Monday).
- Have a plan for your pet.
- If you live or work on a barrier island, obtain a Barrier Island Re-entry Permit. Once a mandatory evacuation order has been lifted, Emergency Access Permits will be required to re-enter an evacuated area.
- Pack a “go bag” filled with supplies.
- Stock emergency supplies.
- Protect your property by installing sewer back flow valves, anchoring fuel tanks, reviewing insurance policies and cataloging belongings.
- Collect and safeguard critical financial, medical, educational and legal documents and records.
Stay Informed
Sign Up to Get City Text Messages
You can opt in to receive text messages from the city of Clearwater. A few times each week, the city sends text messages with news and updates to all city-issued cellphones and personal cellphones of those who sign up.
Other Ways to Get Updates
Conserve Water
 Tropical Storm Idalia is expected to make landfall in the Gulf Coast on Tuesday. In preparation for the storm, Clearwater Public Utilities is asking everyone to conserve water. Here are some ways you can help:
- Take shorter showers.
- Turn off the water when you brush your teeth or shave.
- Fix any leaks in your plumbing.
- Do not water your lawn.
- Only wash full loads of laundry and dishes.
The city will decide Tuesday about whether or not to shut down the reclaimed water system. The reclaimed water system is a separate water system from our drinking water.
Thank you for your cooperation. We appreciate your help in conserving water during this time.
Canceled Events
- City of Clearwater Blood Drive is canceled for Aug. 29 and is rescheduled to Sept. 15
- Community Development Board Meeting for Aug. 30 is canceled
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