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.
Helene, Milton & Idalia Recovery:
For recovery resources for hurricanes Milton, Helene and Idalia, including information about our People First Hurricane Recovery Programs, please visit recover.pinellas.gov.
Drought Recovery for Businesses & Private Nonprofits:
The U.S. Small Business Administration has announced the availability of low-interest federal disaster loans for small businesses and private nonprofit organizations in Florida that sustained economic losses caused by drought beginning on Dec., 1, 2025. Learn more.
Save the date: Hurricane Preparedness Day – May 30, 2026
Join Pinellas County and the City of Clearwater for a free event to help you and your family get ready for hurricane season! Learn more.
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, Instagram and X (@PinellasGov and @PinellasEM) feeds.