Disaster Preparedness
Before disaster strikes, it’s important to know your risk, make a plan and stay informed to protect yourself in the event that a natural, man-made or biological hazard event occurs. Pinellas County is here to help.
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Emergency Management Department
Pinellas County Emergency Management partners with the whole community to prepare for disasters, plan emergency response and work toward recovery for all of Pinellas County.
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Pinellas County Emergency Management shares three key steps for a safer hurricane season
The 2025 hurricane season starts June 1, and Pinellas County Emergency Management encourages people to take three actions: Know your risk, make......
Pinellas County and City of St. Petersburg to host hurricane preparedness expo on May 31
Hurricane season is nearly here, and Pinellas County and the City of St. Petersburg will host a free Hurricane Preparedness Day expo......
BCC approves $813 million Disaster Recovery Action Plan
The Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners Tuesday approved a plan for $813,783,000 in federal funds designated to help local people recover from recent hurricanes....
Pinellas County urges residents to safely dispose of household hazardous waste ahead of hurricane season
As hurricane season approaches, Pinellas County is encouraging residents to safely dispose of household hazardous waste as a part of their spring......
Hurricane Helene, Milton and Debby Recovery
What to Do If Your Property Was Damaged Mold Remediation If your home was flooded during the storms this year, it’s important......
Emergency Medical Services
Pinellas County is prepared to respond quickly and safely when residents and visitors have a medical need anywhere in the county. Emergency......
173rd to 176th Ave East Redington Neighborhood Water Main Replacement
Project Overview Some of the water mains servicing the neighborhoods around 173rd to 176th Avenue East in Redington Shores and North Redington......
Floridians can appeal FEMA’s decision
If you applied for FEMA assistance, you will receive a decision letter in the mail or via email. If you disagree with the decision about your eligibility, you can appeal within 60 days from the date on that letter....
Important update about FEMA Transitional Sheltering Assistance (Hotel Assistance)
Over the past week, FEMA has sent letters to residents receiving Temporary Shelter Assistance saying that they will have to check out of the hotel FEMA has paid for. If you think this is in error, you can submit more information and file an appeal and you may get an extension. ...
County Information Center to close after 80-plus days of serving residents’ hurricane needs
After answering more than 35,000 calls and more than 11,000 live chat inquiries related to hurricanes Helene and Milton, the County Information......