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It's the start of the #hurricaneseason. Download the new Ready Pinellas app to help you with your preparedness and decision-making ahead of storm events. Available on the Apple Store and Google Play.

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The Gulfport Public Library is flying the LGBTQ Pride Flag and the National PTSD Awareness flag for the month of June.

pinellascounty.org

This is a message from Pinellas County: Hurricane Season begins today! Do you know your evacuation zone? Storm surge levels have changed. Your evacuation zone may have been impacted. All citizens should check their zone: • pinellascounty.org/knowyourzone • (727) 453-3150 (landlines only) • Pinellas County “Doing Things for You” Mobile App • Pinellas County Utilities bill • Ready Pinellas Mobile App Tune in to the local media outlets today as we hold a hurricane preparedness awareness day with our media partners. Download the NEW Ready Pinellas App: Download the free mobile app to get help with creating a personal emergency plan, have access to checklists that change with the approach of a hurricane, look up your evacuation level and connect to information and social media. Download the new mobile app at Google Play and Apple Store. Search for Ready Pinellas. All Hazards Preparedness Guide: Paper copies of Pinellas County’s All Hazards Preparedness Guide are available at city halls, libraries and other local government buildings across the county. It is also available online and in the Ready Pinellas App. Alert Pinellas: Pinellas County’s free emergency notification service allows us to send special notices to residents in specific areas that may be facing severe weather or other hazards. Sign up for the free emergency notification service Alert Pinellas at pinellascounty.org/alertpinellas. Tax-Free weekend: Review your emergency kits and take advantage of a three-day sales tax holiday for hurricane supplies starting June 2. During the hurricane supply sales tax holiday, you will be able to purchase items such as flashlights, batteries, weather radios and other essential items tax-free. http://floridarevenue.com/DisasterPrep/Pages/default.aspx

City of Gulfport Hurricane Seminar 2017

The 2017 Hurricane Seminar is up on the City of Gulfport YouTube page. Please feel free to share with others. Thank you to City of Gulfport Fire Chief James Marenkovic, Mary Burrell from Pinellas County and Bobby Deskins from WTSP Channel 10 for your planning, time and talents as well as providing important hazard information. Here is the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wcnFOx1b_J0

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The construction project is complete on 31st Avenue South and it sure is beautiful. "I know the residents have been very patient before and during construction, but I believe it was well worth the wait. The drainage is improved, the road is smooth and the brick intersections were preserved. Nice Work!" Council member Christine Brown.

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Fire Chief James Marenkovic would like to remind residents to have a fire-safe Memorial Day weekend.

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District Tightens Water Restrictions

https://mygulfport.us/water_restrictions/ The Southwest Florida Water Management District's Modified Phase III water shortage restrictions are in effect June 5, 2017 through August 1, 2017, except where stricter measures have been imposed by local governments. These restrictions apply to the use of wells and surface sources such as ponds, rivers and canals, in addition to utility-supplied water. To view the Modified Phase III Water Shortage Restrictions, please click here, http://www.swfwmd.state.fl.us/conservation/restrictions/swfwmd.php If you have additional water restriction questions, please contact the Southwest Florida Water Management District by sending an email to Water.Restrictions@WaterMatters.org (anytime) or by calling our water restrictions hotline at 1-800-848-0499 (FL only) or 1-800-836-0797 (FL only), ext. 2298 (during business hours).

Hurricane Seminar | City of Gulfport

With the season fast approaching, don't forget to attend our free Hurricane Seminar tomorrow evening 5/25/17 at the Catherine A. Hickman Theater. Visit vendors and take home valuable information at 6 p.m. (sign up for Code Red alerts). The Seminar begins at 7 p.m. https://mygulfport.us/hurricane-seminar/

Policy Committees

https://mygulfport.us/flc_appointments/ City of Gulfport - Florida league of Cities Legislative Policy Committee Appointments Each year, municipal officials from across the state volunteer to serve on the Florida League of Cities five Legislative policy committees. "Municipal officials are the driving force behind the League’s legislative success. In addition to setting the legislative priorities, the League’s policy committee members help to provide League staff with a better understanding of the real world implications of proposed legislation,” said Florida League of Cities Legislative Director Scott Dudley. “We appreciate their willingness to serve, as there is a significant commitment of time and energy that goes into developing a policy direction for our legislative efforts.” The Florida League of Cities has appointed Gulfport Mayor Samuel Henderson to the Utilities, Natural Resources, and Public Works Committee. This committee addresses policies specific to municipal concerns with coastal management, energy, environmental and wetlands permitting, hazardous and toxic wastes, recycling, solid waste collection and disposal, stormwater, wastewater treatment and reuse, water management, water quality and quantity. Vice Mayor Dan Liedtke was appointed to the Transportation and Intergovernmental Relations Committee. This committee addresses municipal concerns relating to transportation and highway safety, as well as aviation, affordable housing (and homelessness), billboards, building codes, charter schools, rights-of-way and veterans affairs. Councilmember Yolanda Roman was appointed to the Land Use and Economic Development Committee. This committee addresses policies specific to municipal concerns with community redevelopment, economic development, growth management and land use planning issues, annexation, eminent domain, tort liability and property rights. Appointments are typically a one-year commitment and involve developing the League’s Legislative Action Agenda detailing priority issues that are most likely to affect daily municipal governance and local decision making during the upcoming legislative session. Policy committee members also help League staff understand the real world implications of proposed legislation and are asked to serve as advocates throughout the legislative process. For more information on the Florida League of Cities’ Legislative Policy Development Process, please visit http://www.floridaleagueofcities.com/advocacy/policy-committees. ### Founded in 1922, the Florida League of Cities is the united voice for Florida’s municipal governments. Its goals are to promote local self-government and serve the needs of Florida’s cities. Florida’s cities are formed by their citizens and governed by their citizens. The League is founded on the belief that local self-government is the keystone of American democracy. For more information, visit www.floridaleagueofcities.com.

Tomlinson Park Complex | City of Gulfport

All are invited on Tuesday, June 6, 2017 at 5 p.m. to the grand opening ceremony of the renovated City of Gulfport Tomlinson Park Complex. Located on the corner of 54th Street South and 19th Avenue South, Gulfport, Florida 33707. The park renovation and improvements include playground equipment for children 18 months through 12 years old and a fitness exercise area for adults. The outdoor amenities of new sod and a play surface within the park allow for residents and visitors alike to enjoy the features of this recreational area. Park renovations were approved per Resolution 2016-94 during the December 6, 2016 Gulfport City Council Meeting. This Resolution authorized the City Manager to develop a multiuse family playground and adult fitness area at Tomlinson Park. Funding for the project was provided for though utilization of BP Fund and a Florida Department of Health (Pinellas County) Partnerships to Improve Community Health (PICH) program grant in the amount of $17,000. For more information, on the City of Gulfport Tomlinson Park and/or the grand opening ceremony, please contact Technical Events Specialist, Gail Biron at 727-893-1118. http://mygulfport.us/recreation/parks/tomlinson-park-complex/

Suncoast League of Cities

Councilmember Christine Anne Brown attended the Suncoast League of Cities Annual Dinner. Featuring the ever popular "Death by Chocolate" dessert room sponsored by Waste Management. http://suncoastleagueofcities.org