ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Just over a week after Hurricane Milton blew the roof off of Tropicana Field, 10 Investigates has learned the City of St. Petersburg has filed a claim with its insurance carrier and an insurance adjuster has already been out for an initial inspection.
A city spokesperson tells 10 Investigates the city has hired Hennessy/AECOM Hunt to do a full building analysis. That's to check out the structure itself along with the mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems at Tropicana Field.
10 Investigates looked through about three dozen emails and texts over the course of the week after the storm between the Tampa Bay Rays and the City.
After talking with several vendors, the city also hired Global Rope Access to remove the remaining part of the roof. A city spokesperson says the City will have more information on the next steps after those companies have completed their work.
As for what the team will do for next season, the City told us to reach out to the Rays. We have and the team said they are not commenting at this time.
Hurricane Milton brought devastating rains and damaging winds through the Tampa Bay area, including the iconic Tropicana Field.
Video shows the roof completely ripped off the top of the Trop, exposing the stadium lights and inner workings of the baseball field.
Tropicana Field, which is home to the Tampa Bay Rays, was previously hosting thousands of linemen and National Guard members as they prepared to respond to damage from the storm. Photos from earlier in the week show rows of cots covering the baseball diamond.
