Pinellas County issued a stern warning to residents on Thursday following the aftermath of Hurricane Milton, which left the county in shambles. An emergency alert was issued urging all residents to remain sheltered due to severe damages countywide.
The alert highlighted that many roads were impassable due to downed power lines, fallen trees, and debris. Areas such as St. Pete, Gulfport, and Lealman were reported to be without water. Residents were strongly advised to stay off the roads until instructed otherwise by county officials to allow emergency responders and crews to carry out rescue and recovery operations effectively.
