Pinellas County declares local state of emergency as powerful storm approaches
The Pinellas County Board voted to declare a local state of emergency after updated forecasts showed a large Category 3 storm offshore and a probabilistic storm surge of 5–8 feet for parts of the county; the declaration gives the sheriff and county administration authority to take protective measures.
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The Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners voted by voice to declare a local state of emergency after county officials warned a fast-moving offshore storm could bring an unusually large storm surge.
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