St. Petersburg Police Press Release


ANTHONY HOLLOWAY
Chief of Police
1301 First Avenue North
St. Petersburg, FL 33705
(727) 893-7550
police.stpete.org

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release
Report number: 2023-
Date of original release: 08-30-23

Flooding update

Release posted on 08-30-23 at 7:34 p.m.

Floodwaters have receded and most city of St.Petersburg streets are fully open to traffic except for Shore Acres and Snell Isle.

Sections of 62nd Avenue North and 22nd Avenue North used to drive into those areas are underwater and about 60% of streets in Shore Acres and Snell Isle still remain flooded.

However, officers will now begin to allow residents in elevated vehicles back on the island. They must show proof that they live in the neighborhood.

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