Largo Prepares for Hurricane Isaias: Safety Tips

Largo residents should prepare for heavy rainfall and potential street flooding as the City of Largo monitors Hurricane Isaias. The storm is strengthening in the Gulf, with its forecast path heading toward the northern Gulf Coast. Forecasters expect significant rainfall in Pinellas County and the wider Tampa Bay area over the coming days, which could affect areas from Indian Rocks Beach to inland communities.

The city advises residents to stay informed and take steps to ensure their safety. Largo's primary concern is localized flooding in low-lying areas, especially near the community's many lakes and waterways, due to anticipated heavy rain. City officials urge residents to follow all watches and warnings issued by the National Weather Service for Pinellas County.

The City of Largo offers storm preparedness tips and resources at Largo.com/StormReady. Residents can check evacuation zones at kyz.pinellas.gov and understand their personal risk at pinellas.gov/know-your-risk. The city's Storm Preparedness Checklist, available in English and Spanish, details essential actions for before, during, and after a storm, including debris separation for collection and post-storm recovery information.

Residents should build an emergency kit with essentials such as water, non-perishable food, flashlights, batteries, first aid supplies, and important documents. To help prevent neighborhood flooding, residents can clear leaves and debris from nearby storm drains, particularly those feeding into areas like Taylor Lake or the larger stormwater system. Report blocked storm drains or street flooding at Largo.com/ServiceRequest. The city will post service disruptions or closures at Largo.com/Storm and on social media.

Sign up for Alert Pinellas at pinellascounty.org/alertpinellas for continuous updates and emergency notifications. Download the Ready Pinellas app at pinellas.gov/ready-pinellas. The City of Largo will share specific updates and information at Largo.com/Storm and on social media.