2026 Hurricane Preparedness
Summary
Penny-funded shelter retrofits at John Hopkins and Sanderlin are nearly done, but engineering issues at five Hoffman-prototype schools may raise costs. The department is also waiting on $6 million state and $2.6 million federal appropriations.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 2
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 8, 2026.
Impact analysis
Shelter work is penny-funded; cost increases at five schools are being evaluated.
Residents using public shelters during hurricanes, especially those with special needs.
Coastal and low-lying neighborhoods facing flooding, including areas around Booker Creek and Tarpon Woods.
Mentions & discussions (6)
St. Pete Beach prepares its sewers for the next big storm
Commissioners unanimously approved plans Tuesday to rehabilitate three sewage lift stations damaged during the 2024 hurricanes.
Board of County Commissioners - Work Session — October 8, 2026
A new hurricane is hitting the Gulf Coast with 1-3 feet of storm surge expected regionally and 6-8 inches of rain possible locally. Emergency staff are activated, and flooding is already hitting spots like County Road 95 in Palm Harbor.
Board of County Commissioners - Budget Information Session — June 10, 2026
Penny-funded shelter retrofits at John Hopkins and Sanderlin are nearly done, but engineering issues at five Hoffman-prototype schools may raise costs. The department is also waiting on $6 million state and $2.6 million federal appropriations.
Board of County Commissioners - Work Session — May 14, 2026
Emergency management says the county is ready for hurricane season despite El Nino hopes, with expanded shelter capacity, $2.6 million in federal funding coming, and a new hurricane guide — plus a call for more shelter volunteers.
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