TAMPA, Fla. — The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority announced on Sunday that they will continue to run until winds reach 40 mph. All routes will also be fare-free to help assist with the evacuation process.
The administration building will be open on Monday, but will close Tuesday and Wednesday.
In the event of a hurricane, the PSTA will work alongside the Pinellas County Emergency Management team to provide transportation to a list of the shelters. There are also several locations where passengers can transfer and ride to a shelter with available space. The transfer locations are: Park Street Terminal, Grand Central Station, Westfield Countryside Mall, Tyrone Square Mall and Pinellas Park Transit Center.
Pets are permitted on evacuation busses as long as they are in a pet carrier. If you are going to a shelter that accepts pets, you must pre-register with the Pinellas County Animal Services by calling 727-582-2600.
If you need transportation to a special needs shelter, you must pre-register with Pinellas County Emergency Management by calling 727-464-3800.