Manatee County officials announced that residents, homeowners and business owners will be able to re-enter Bradenton Beach to assess their properties after Hurricane Helene.
Residents will enter at a checkpoint on Cortez Road West and 127th Street West starting at 8:00 a.m. on Thursday.
Residents and business owners will need a red vehicle tag to enter. Those without a tag must present photo ID and proof of residency (such as a utility bill) to receive a tag.
People are asked to park on side streets, not on Gulf Drive.
“Have to keep these roads clear. You can see we have multiple power and utility crews as well as the Florida Department of Transportation still working on getting the sand and utilities restored on the island,” said Lt. Jeremi Roberts.
ABC Action News entered the barrier island on Wednesday with an escort from Lt. Jeremi Roberts.
Lt. Roberts is a Public Information Officer with the Northeast Florida Region 3 Incident Management Team. The team is made of members from fire departments and public safety agencies in Northeast Florida.