Emergency Information
In the case of a large-scale emergency, such as a hurricane, in Pinellas County, this page will be updated on an ongoing basis.
Cold Weather Update – 1/30/26
A significant cold front will move through Pinellas County Saturday (01/31), bringing with it unusually cold and windy conditions. Near-freezing temperatures are forecast across much of Pinellas County with feels-like temperatures in the mid to lower 20s on Sunday (02/01).
Ensure people, pets and plants are protected from the cold as these temperatures will be dangerous to those left outside. Find information on cold weather at weather.gov/safety/cold. Cold Weather Shelters will operate this weekend for those in need, and more details can be found at PinellasHomeless.org/coldnightshelters.
Gale-force conditions with gusts up to 45 miles per hour will create dangerous boating conditions over coastal waters and Tampa Bay Saturday night (01/31) through Sunday (02/01). Monitor forecasts and information from the National Weather Service at weather.gov/tampa.
For hurricanes Milton, Helene and Idalia recovery resources, including information about our People First Hurricane Recovery Programs, please visit recover.pinellas.gov.
How to Prepare for Hurricanes & Other Disasters
Know Your Risk
- Your evacuation zone is based on your property’s risk of life-threatening storm surge. Note: This is different from your FEMA flood zone.
Stay Informed
- Sign up for Alert Pinellas emergency notifications.
- Download the Ready Pinellas emergency planning app on the App Store or Google Play (Information available in English and Spanish).
- Learn about other ways to stay informed.
Make A Plan
- Learn how to make a plan for everyone in your family—adults, children, people with special needs and pets.
- Resources to consider as you make your plan:
- Emergency Kit & Shelter Supply List
- How to Prepare Your…
- Evacuation Information
- Emergency Shelters
- Register for the Special Needs Evacuation Program.
- Barrier island residents & businesses: Get an Emergency Access Permit.
- Consider whether sandbags or other flood barriers are right for your home.
- Download the Hurricane Guide (PDF) in English, Spanish or Vietnamese.
Want to get involved?
Learn how you can help our community prepare for and respond to disasters.
Emergency Declarations & Orders
View all recent emergency declarations and executive orders
During emergencies, updates will also be posted on our Facebook and X (@PinellasGov and @PinellasEM) feeds.