An update from the Treasure Island Parks & Recreation Department:
Sunset Beach Pavilion
- The Sunset Beach Pavilion was the hardest hit. The storm wiped out the dune system and caused further damage to beach walkovers. The pavilion is covered in sand.
- All rentals and beach weddings for this area have been canceled until further notice. The city will try to relocate beach weddings to other sections of the beach. Beach Pavilion restrooms are closed until further notice due to the deck and property being covered in sand.
- Staff is completing an inventory of commemorative benches, which are currently stored at the Beach Pavilion, however, staff believes a handful of benches were destroyed in the storm.
Rosselli Park:
The shade structure at Rosselli Park was damaged in the storm. The city will be working to see how to replace this structure.
Treasure Bay:
Treasure Bay will reopen tomorrow Friday, 9/1/23. No damage to the facility other than standing water and debris on the golf course.
Gulf Front Park:
The city will not be putting the mobility mat on the beach at this time. The beach is still under water and the backhoe, which is needed to install the mat, is being utilized to move sand on Sunset Beach. Estimated time frame 1-2 weeks.
Information for Businesses
Pinellas County Economic Development asks everyone to encourage businesses to fill out the Business Damage Assessment Survey. If businesses need assistance with the survey or have other disaster recovery needs, they can call (727) 453-7200 or email businesshelp@pinellas.gov.
Post-Disaster Property Owner Responsibilities:
- When buildings appear to have structural damage, obtain safety inspections by Building Officials or Code Enforcement Officers before going into damaged structures. The safety inspection is not equivalent to a preliminary substantial damage determination.
- Take photographs of all building damage and damaged contents.
- If buildings are covered by NFIP flood insurance policies, contact insurance companies. Insurance companies will assign adjusters to inspect and prepare claim documentation. Owners must submit “Proof of Loss” information within 60 days of the flood event.
- Seek emergency assistance by registering in person at Disaster Recovery Centers or filing damage information on FEMA’s website: www.DisasterAssistance.gov. Emergency assistance may also be available for tenants.
- Apply for permits and provide documentation of damage and cost estimates to repair buildings to pre-damage condition. Detailed costs for repairs should be prepared and signed by contractors licensed in Florida.
- Work closely with local officials and contractors to ensure permits are obtained before starting repairs.
- Meet with local officials to determine requirements for bringing substantially damaged buildings into compliance with flood damage prevention ordinances and the FBC. This may involve elevating buildings on higher, compliant foundations.
- Obtain and submit Elevation Certificates to document lowest floor elevations and other building characteristics, as required by the FBC.
Other Resources:
Florida Division of Emergency Management:
https://www.floridadisaster.org/
What to do about debris, damage and used sandbags - find out more information HERE.
