Current Forecast
Milton is forecast to be a major hurricane when it reaches the west coast of Florida by Wednesday.
While it is too soon to specify the exact magnitude and location of the greatest impacts, there is an increasing risk of life-threatening storm surge and damaging winds for portions of the west coast of the Florida beginning early Wednesday and Storm Surge and Hurricane Watches will likely be issued tonight or early Monday.
Evacuations
Pinellas County has issued mandatory evacuation orders for long-term care facilities, assisted living facilities and hospitals in evacuation zones A, B and C due to the threat posed by Hurricane Milton.
Treasure Island officials strongly encourage residents to begin voluntary evacuations in advance of possible mandatory orders on Monday. At-risk residents can evacuate only a few miles to higher ground and safe structures outside of Zone C. If evacuations are ordered, the County will open emergency shelters.
Debris management
The Florida Department of Emergency Management announced that anyone can take storm debris to the Pinellas County Solid Waste Disposal Facility via the 34th Street Gate. There is no charge for storm debris disposal and that gate will be open 24/7 until operations are shut down by Hurricane Milton.
The National Guard and FDOT crews will once again assist in debris removal tomorrow, Oct. 7.
Electrical Vehicles
Move your electrical vehicle to higher ground and off the island. Anything with a lithium-ion battery, including golf carts, bikes and scooters can erupt in fire after contact with flood water.
Disaster Recovery Center remains closed
The opening of a Disaster Recovery Center scheduled for Monday at the Florida Botanical Gardens, Magnolia Room, has been postponed due to the storm threat.
City Offices
City offices will be closed tomorrow, Oct.7, but staff will be working. You can call the main line at 727-547-4575 or email CityHall@mytreasureisland.org.
County Information Center
The County Information Center (CIC) is open 24/7 for preparedness questions. Residents can call (727) 464-4333. Residents who are deaf or hard of hearing can contact the CIC via online chat at bit.ly/PinellasChat
Stay Informed
Stay informed through the city’s updates at MyTreasureIsland.com/Milton, social media, email notifications, and Alert Pinellas.
