June 1st marks the first day of storm season, and with that comes preperation. In the event of a hurricaine, storm or event it is now requirded for barrier island residents and businesses to have a re-entry pass, if you want to gain access to your evacuated area.
NEW! For barrier island residents and businesses:
In an effort to prevent looting and burglary after a large-scale mandatory evacuation, the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office and the barrier islands have joined forces to provide free Emergency Access Permits to all businesses and residents of the barrier islands. Once a mandatory evacuation order has been lifted, Emergency Access Permits will be required to re-enter an evacuated area. There are nine entry points to the barrier islands. Access will be limited based on the closest entry point to your residence.
You will be asked to hang the permit from your vehicle’s rearview mirror for re-entry post-evacuation. Law enforcement officers will be posted at entry points where they will scan the barcode on your permit to verify your residency. With your help, we will can keep trespassers from accessing your property.
It is important to get your permit now, so that you have it in the event of an evacuation. Property owners should contact their municipality directly to apply for and obtain a permit.
Residents can receive their permits directly from their local city government during its general office hours.
Belleair Beach — 727-595-4646 or ngonzalez@cityofbelleairbeach.com
Belleair Shore — 727-593-9296 or belleairshore@yahoo.com
Indian Rocks Beach — 727-595-2517 or dtaylor@irbcity.com
Indian Shores — 727-595-5414 or fmeegan@myindianshores.com
Madeira Beach — 727-391-3400 or reentrytags@madeirabeachfl.gov
North Redington Beach — 727-391-4848 or townclerk@townofnrb.com
Redington Beach — 727-391-3875 or townclerk@townofredingtonbeach.com
Redington Shores — 727-397-5538 or townclerk@townofredingtonshores.com
Treasure Island — 727-547-4575 Ext. 0 or info@mytreasureisland.org.
For general information or questions, please call the Public Relations Bureau at 727-582-6221.
Click on these links for more information:
http://pinellascounty.org/emergency/afterthestorm.htm#reenter
http://www.pcsoweb.com/emergency-access-permit
Click here to view Surviving The Storm pdf.
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