Heavy machinery and dump trucks are swiftly transporting debris from Hurricane Helene to the Florida State Fairgrounds in Hillsborough County to prevent it from being scattered by the approaching Hurricane Milton. Landfills in Pinellas County are reaching capacity due to the influx of debris, as reported by a fairgrounds worker.
St. Petersburg City Administrator, Rob Gerdes, emphasized the urgency of the situation during a press conference on Tuesday, stating, 'There’s been a rush to pick up as much debris as possible before Milton hits.' Crews have been working tirelessly since Sunday to clear neighborhoods of potential projectiles, such as furniture and mattresses.
