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Hurricane Helene Resources
See the CNC Facebook page for resources dealing with Hurricane Helene
See Clearwater Important Post-Hurricane Updates here
Report storm damage in Clearwater by calling the city of Clearwater’s information line at (727) 562-4682 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday, or by reporting it online at myclearwater.info/reporthelenedamage.
From Pinellas County Government
FeedingTampaBay and partners are hosting free food distribution events across Pinellas County over the next several days. To find events and food pantries near you, visit https://feedingtampabay.org/findfood
From Pinellas County Government
What to do with storm debris: Separating tree limbs and yard waste from household items or building debris will speed up future collection when the County or your city starts pickup operations. Put the debris in separated piles on your curb without blocking the road and away from gutters and storm drains.
Right now work crews are focused on getting roads, drains and water systems back in good working order, so please don’t ask them to help with your personal property cleanup.
The County has contracted with a debris hauler for unincorporated Pinellas and will announce a pickup schedule and what type of debris is eligible for collection soon. If you live in a city, call or check their website for availability of debris pickup in your area.
July Events
List of all back to school events at our rec centers –
Back-to-School Bash Series
Clearwater recreation centers host a series of events to celebrate the beginning of back-to- school. Check with your recreation center of choice for cost.
- Ross Norton Recreation Center, Aug. 3, 6:30-9:30 p.m.
- North Greenwood Recreation Center & North Greenwood Library, Aug. 3, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
- Morningside Recreation Center, Aug. 10, 1-4 p.m.
- Clearwater Beach Library & Recreation Center, Aug. 9, 5-7 p.m.
Clearwater Celebrates America
Clearwater Celebrates America will be a day filled with patriotic themed entertainment, food music, performances, and fireworks at 9:30pm. Silent Disco on the pier from 8pm to 10pm.
Art by the Bay: free to the first 40 people who sign up monthly Upcoming Events | Clearwater Public Library System (librarymarket.com)
North Greenwood Public Workshop – Monday, July 8, 2024 – 6:30 – 8:30 pm – No Greenwood Recreation Ctr. – Community Discussion regarding rich history and heritage of N. Greenwood.
Title: Local Historic Districts: What are They and How do they Come About? Date: July 16th
Time: 6:30 – 7:30pm
Location: Clearwater Historical Society and Museum
Description: Join this one-hour workshop about Local Historic District (LHD) designations and learn what they mean to property owners and the process behind their designation. Learn about LHD goals, guidelines, and standards, and have an opportunity to ask questions and chat with a local expert.
Speaker: John Peter Barie, AIA, CNUa & Registered Architect
This summer, JWB is partnering with the St. Pete Free Clinic to giveaway nutritious food for children across Pinellas County, starting with a FREE SUMMER FOOD FOR FAMILIES DRIVE-THRU EVENT on Saturday, July 20th from 9 AM to 12 PM in JWB’s parking lot (14155 58th Street North, Clearwater). Free fresh fruits, vegetables, dairy, meats, and more will be loaded into families’ cars, drive-thru style, starting at 9 AM this Saturday and while supplies last.
Disaster response for Community Leaders class
May 20th, 2024
Community leaders have the opportunity to enhance their community’s ability to prepare for, respond to, recover from, and mitigate against all forms of disasters. This course will help to enhance understanding of natural disasters, risk assessment in the context of disaster management, prevailing emergency management procedures and operations, and the different vulnerability factors that exist within their local community. This course will also provide community leaders with an understanding of the necessary plans and tools needed in planning for natural disasters, and will help them to better understand and identify the personnel best equipped to address response and recovery requirements in the case of an actual disaster. Course Modules include: *Hazards and Vulnerabilities *Community Preparedness & Mitigation *Value of Partnerships
AWR-310 Natural Disaster Awareness for Community Leaders (VIRTUAL COURSE OFFERING)
- Date/Times: May 20, 2024 (1:00 PM – 5:00 PM)
- CEUs: 0.3
- Registration (please register both on SERT TRAC and with the University of Hawaii):
- https://trac.floridadisaster.org/TRAC/EventDetailPublic.aspx?ID=7226&mode=M odeEdit&LookupName=eventsearchpublic
- https://ndptc.hawaii.edu/training/delivery/3671/
CoC Workshops
Each Month – Sign up here
Next one – May 14, 2024 05:30 PM
Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: 2024 Pinellas Continuum of Care (CoC) Membership Meetings. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.
The Pinellas Continuum of Care (CoC) will host 8 information sessions for members and supporters in 2024. During these sessions, participants will have an opportunity to learn about resources, programs, and initiatives throughout Pinellas County. Please register for these sessions below. In January, April, August, and November, members are invited to meet in-person. Separate registration links will be provided for these meetings. To renew membership in or join the Pinellas CoC, please visit www.PinellasHomeless.org/pinellascoc.us02web.zoom.us
Accessory Dwelling Units
Thursday, April 11, 2024: Stop by the East Community Library at St. Petersburg College from 6 to 7:30 p.m., for an informal discussion about the proposed amendments.
The City of Clearwater Community Development Code is being updated to establish standards for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs).
Mortgage Fraud Notification Sign Up
The threat of mortgage fraud and identity theft crimes continue to rise, and all too often victims of these types of fraudulent activities are unaware their homes or identity have been stolen. While Property Fraud Alert does not prevent fraud from happening; it provides an early warning system for property owners to take appropriate actions should they determine possible fraudulent activity has taken place. It’s simple! Just enter your personal and/or business name and you will be notified when a document is recorded with your name match.
Link to a fraud alert you can register for with the County. Below he describes some scary ways that individuals can make fraudulent deed claims that could result in a property getting refinanced or sold fraudulently. The alert is a way people can sign up to have their name monitored within the Recorder’s office to track possible fraudulent recordings that affects their property.
Non-Profit Funding Available through City
Clearwater Awarding Funds to Non-Profits to Further Strategic Plan
The city of Clearwater is awarding funds to local non-profit/charitable organizations for activities and events that will help further the city’s strategic plan and that provide economic, social, medical, cultural, or educational benefits to Clearwater residents.
Urbanist Peter Kageyama on what makes great cities
Leveling the Playing Field
Recommendations to Reduce Land Use Conflicts in Clearwater
Legislative Advocacy: Understanding and Navigating the Political Process
February 16, 2022 from 6:00PM to 7:00PM
St Petersburg College
Institute for Strategic Policy Solutions
Hosts the Event
Legislative Advocacy: Understanding and Navigating the Political Process
Speakers for the Event are
Jeff Brandes, Florida State Senator
Michelle Grimsley, Partner, The Southern Group
Scott Dudley, Director of Field Advocacy, Florida League of Cities
Register to Attend in Person or Virtually