St. Petersburg is a great place to work in Pinellas County. It’s a fairly large city with a population of 244,997, that has plenty of interesting things to see and do. It’s an especially great city for baseball fans since it is the home of the Tampa Bay Rays baseball team as well as the home of Baseball Boulevard, which chronicles 90 years of St. Petersburg baseball history.
Like any city in the Tampa area, St. Petersburg has to deal with its share of threats from hurricanes and tropical storms. Severe weather and heavy rainfall are common conditions. According to Weather.com, St. Petersburg sees an average of 50.91” of rainfall each year. As wet as it gets it’s important to remember the role that gutters can play in protecting your home. Gutters safely redirect water run-off away from your house so that rain doesn’t cause leaks in your walls and windows or damage your foundations, shingles, siding, or driveways.
It’s a very good idea to be prepared for tough storms when you live in St. Petersburg. We’ve located several helpful resources full of good information. For example, Thurgood Marshall Middle School on 22 Ave S. is one of the pet-friendly shelters you could turn to, if necessary, during a storm.
Locate other storm shelters here.
The City of St. Petersburg has put together a list of common hurricane myths.
The Pinellas County searchable evacuation tool provides information on whether you need to stay or go during a hurricane.
St. Petersburg has also put together some helpful tips on repairing your home after a storm. You may need permits for some repairs.
Stay on top of local weather conditions for St. Petersburg.
Your home is your most important asset. Our gutters and downspouts can help you protect your house during all kinds of severe storm conditions. Call us today for a free estimate.