Emergency Management Department

Time is the one resource you cannot get more of. Now is the time to prepare.

• Hurricane Guide in English, Spanish and Vietnamese
• Preparing your boat for hurricane season
• Sandbags and other flood barriers

Evacuation zones are based on storm surge risk. Know your risk.

• Know Your Zone lookup
• Ready Pinellas app
• (727) 464-3800

Individuals of all ages may be eligible for the Special Needs Evacuation Program.

• Medical needs or require transportation assistance
• Visit here to register or for more information

Free emergency notification system sends alerts via text, phone and emails.

• In 2023, 455 notifications were sent through Alert Pinellas for evacuations, severe weather, tornadoes, water service outages and more.
• Over 80,000 people are signed up for this free service.
• Sign up for Alert Pinellas.

Initiative with Pinellas County Schools shared preparedness messaging with students.

• 21 elementary schools collected hurricane kit supplies that were donated to local food pantries.
• A contest challenged middle school students to create posters on hurricane risks and safety actions.
• Youth Ambassadors from high schools presented emergency safety to middle school classes.

Partnerships throughout the county help connect with the whole community.

• 3,238 hurricane kits were assembled in 2023, with additional kits distributed in vulnerable areas throughout the 2024 season.
• 140 people attended Deaf Day in 2023 with the next event planned for August 10, 2024.
• Continue to engage with individuals who are blind or with low vision in partnership with service providers.