Red tide found in Pinellas County waters
Red tide found in Pinellas County waters as Hurricane Helene cleanup is underway
Residents and business owners slogging through cleanup from Hurricane Helene on Pinellas County’s barrier islands now have another worry, according to county officials: red tide. The notorious algae could cause breathing problems for people already struggling to pick up waterlogged debris from moldy, ruined buildings.
Hurricane Helene death toll rises to 12 in Pinellas County
TREASURE ISLAND, Fla. - At least a dozen lives were lost in Pinellas County as a result of Hurricane Helene . The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office announced the death of a 12th resident on Wednesday afternoon.
Red tide detected in Pinellas County waters as residents continue clean up from Helene
Red tide was detected in Pinellas County waters. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) said it is monitoring low to medium concentrations of Red Tide in Pinellas County.
Pinellas County Officials and FWC Monitor Red Tide Levels Along Coastline Post-Hurricane Helene
Pinellas County and FWC report low to medium Red Tide concentrations along the coastline, potentially causing respiratory irritation.
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Pinellas County Utilities Director Jeremy Waugh says a team of more than 100 continue to work to fix the many issues impacting access to water on the islands.
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Red tide detected in waters off Pinellas amid Helene recovery
Red tide has been detected in Pinellas County water samples, adding a new concern for a region still early in its recovery from Hurricane Helene. State of play: Medium concentrations of red tide were found in samples from St.
Red tide detected in Pinellas County waters
Pinellas County and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) are monitoring red tide levels in several locations throughout the county.
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