Jack Evans

The district had to cancel eight days of classes before and after the storm, following three lost to Hurricane Helene.

Teachers and staff were back in schools on Wednesday.

Schools will be closed to students Wednesday as teachers and staff return to work and prepare after Hurricane Milton.

Districts in Pinellas, Pasco and Hillsborough pointed to widespread power outages, road hazards and other problems preventing them from reopening.

The disaster declaration means individuals and governments can get federal funding as they seek to recover.

Many residents still awaited power and sought fuel Saturday, and some waterways were still high.

Bridges were open by early Thursday afternoon, but local officials urged residents to stay off the road.

Here’s where to stay if you need to evacuate and don’t have a plan for where to go.

Consultants for the district said it should patch holes in the system, Synergy, while looking to the market for next year and beyond.

Zone A will be under a mandatory evacuation notice beginning at 9 a.m. Wednesday.