Debris pickup ongoing in hard hit Tampa Bay areas from Hurricane Idalia

Clean-up and debris pick-up is ongoing in hard-hit areas of Tampa Bay from Hurricane Idalia.

Several counties are still recovering from flooding and damage from the storm in the area from the Shore Acres neighborhood in St. Petersburg to communities around Weeki Wachee. Debris and trash pickup began in the last week in areas like Citrus and Hernando counties, but more progress needs to be made for some.

FEMA approves individual assistance for Pinellas County following Hurricane Idalia

Residents in Pinellas County who sustained losses due to Hurricane Idalia last week are eligible to apply for FEMA Individual Assistance.....MORE

Storm-Related Vegetative Debris Collection begins Tuesday, September 5, 2023

The City of Tampa Department of Solid Waste will begin collection for storm-related vegetative debris following Hurricane Idalia on Tuesday, September 5, 2023.....MORE

St. Pete mayor expands emergency housing for those impacted by Hurricane Idalia

Credit: 10 Tampa Bay

St. Petersburg Mayor Ken Welch expanded emergency housing options on Saturday for residents impacted by Hurricane Idalia and severe flooding, according to a news release. 

Due to the limited number of options involving temporary shelter for people in flood-impacted neighborhoods, Mayor Ken Welch authorized the use of recreational vehicles and travel trailers on residential lots, the release explained.

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Ron DeSantis announces new counties getting FEMA help in Idalia’s wake

Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Saturday that six new counties have been added by the federal government to the Major Disaster Declaration by the Federal Emergency Management Agency after Hurricane Idalia.

Columbia, Gilchrist, Hernando, Jefferson, Madison, and Pasco counties were added in the Saturday announcement, joining Citrus, Dixie, Hamilton, Lafayette, Levy, Suwannee and Taylor, announced earlier this week.

Residents can apply for Individual Assistance at DisasterAssistance.gov or by calling 800-621-3362.

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Hernando County Residents Can Now Apply For Individual Assistance From FEMA

The Florida Department of Emergency Management Recovery Bureau notified Hernando County officials that a FEMA Federal Declaration for Individual Assistance application was approved for Hernando County resulting from the impacts of Hurricane Idalia.

Individuals wishing to apply for FEMA assistance are asked to go to FEMA.gov and click on Apply for Assistance.

You also can apply from your phone by downloading the FEMA app where you will find the application link and additional information.

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Pasco County Residents Can Now Apply For Individual FEMA Aid Following Idalia

The Florida Department of Emergency Management Recovery Bureau notified Pasco County officials that a FEMA Federal Declaration for Individual Assistance application was approved for Pasco County resulting from the impacts of Hurricane Idalia.

Individuals wishing to apply for FEMA assistance are asked to go to FEMA.gov and click on Apply for Assistance.

You also can apply from your phone by downloading the FEMA app where you will find the application link and additional information.

More Info HERE

COUNTY BY COUNTY: What to expect from Idalia around Tampa Bay

Spectrum Bay News 9 Weather Experts have broken down, by county, what to watch for as Idalia gets closer to landfall.....MORE

Live cameras: Watch Idalia in Florida

See what conditions are like as Idalia hits Florida with these views from live webcams.....MORE

Tropical Storm Idalia forecast to intensify, hurricane watch issued for Tampa Bay area

Tropical Storm Idalia is forecast to intensify into a hurricane on Monday, the National Hurricane Center said.

Officials said Tropical Storm Idalia is moving at 7 mph and is located about 150 miles south of the western tip of Cuba.

Meteorologists said Idalia’s winds are near 65 mph, with higher gusts.

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