Hurricane Dorian: City Of Largo Announces Closings

LARGO, FL — The City of Largo is closely monitoring Hurricane Dorian and wants to remind residents to have a plan in place.

Residents are encouraged to take precautionary steps to ensure their safety during the storm. Stay up to date on the weather through local news channels and get City of Largo-specific storm updates and facility closures here.

Regardless of the strength and impact of Dorian, there is a likely chance of significant winds, heavy rain and possible flooding in the area.

The Pinellas County Citizen Information Center is open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. for preparedness questions. Call 727-464-4333.

The City of Largo is not distributing sandbags. Click here for Pinellas County distribution centers.

Things residents should do:

• Register for special needs shelters by calling the Pinellas County CIC
• Prepare stay kit/go kit and gather important papers
• Ensure you have enough food and water for five to seven days.
• Know your evacuation zone
• Sign up now for pet shelters
• Sign up for Alert Pinellas
• Find City of Largo social media updates using hashtag #LargoDorian
• Find county social media updates using hashtag #PinellasDorian
• Web updates will be posted online.
• Please move trash and recycling containers inside a garage or secure location.

City Of Largo Facility Closures, Service Disruptions

• City of Largo facilities will be closed on Monday, Sept. 2 for Labor Day.
• City of Largo facilities including City Hall, recreation facilities and the Largo Public Library will be closed on Tuesday, Sept. 3 in anticipation of potential severe weather.
• There will be no solid waste, recycling or bulk collection on Monday, Sept. 2 or Tuesday, Sept. 3.
• The Largo City Commission meeting scheduled for Tuesday at 6 p.m. is canceled.