Hurricane Ian Preparations In Pinellas County
Pinellas County has shared preparation photos of shelter operations, travel restrictions, and lowering of Lake Seminole. As Hurricane Ian approaches the west coast of Florida, Pinellas County officials have been…

Pinellas County has shared preparation photos of shelter operations, travel restrictions, and lowering of Lake Seminole. As Hurricane Ian approaches the west coast of Florida, Pinellas County officials have been working hard finalizing preparations and evacuations.
Pinellas County remains under a Hurricane Warning and Storm Surge Warning for Hurricane Ian. A Hurricane Warning means that hurricane conditions are expected in the area. Click here to visit the county storm website.
While the track of Ian has shifted Southeast, residents should still prepare for tropical-storm-force winds and storm surge. Tampa Bay is still included in the cone of uncertainty. Pinellas County residents that they should shelter in place by midnight on Tuesday, Sept 27. For the list of shelters in Pinellas County, click here.
Check out these photos of county officials preparing for Hurricane Ian.
A look inside the Emergency Operations Center

Shelter entrance to Largo High School

A look inside Largo High School

Residents line up for registration

The process of lowering Lake Seminole

Lowering of Lake Seminole

The lowering of Lake Seminole

Where Pinellas County residents will share a meal

Getting supplies ready

On the menu at one of the Pinellas County shelters

Traffic getting out of Pinellas County

Reporters outside of a Pinellas County shelter

The lowering of Lake Seminole
