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.
Featured Government Office
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.
Learn MoreInfo & Resources
Final storm debris collection schedule announced for unincorporated areas
Pinellas County’s contractor expects to complete its first pass of storm debris collections in the unincorporated areas before Thanksgiving. After Thanksgiving, the......
Storm debris collections continue as Icot Blvd. site closes to the public Nov. 17
The storm debris disposal site for residents of unincorporated Pinellas County at 13600 Icot Boulevard, Clearwater, will close to the public at......
FEMA seeks multifamily properties to house residents displaced by hurricanes
FEMA is seeking multifamily rental/residential properties in Pinellas County that can be used as temporary housing for eligible residents displaced by hurricanes......
Direct Temporary Housing Approved for Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton Survivors in Florida
News release posted on behalf of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Release Date: November 8, 2024 TALLAHASSEE, FL. – At the request......
Disaster Recovery Center to move to St. Petersburg, Multiagency Resource Center in Dunedin to close today
As recovery continues for hurricanes Milton, Helene and Debby, Pinellas County is sharing the following updates about resources available for impacted residents:......
Disaster assistance deadlines approaching
As Pinellas County residents and businesses recover from hurricanes Milton, Helene and Debby, many resources are available to help. Deadlines to apply......
Pinellas County announces updates to storm debris operations as hurricane recovery continues
Operational updates to storm debris collection As hurricane recovery continues across Pinellas County, the County will adjust storm debris operations to speed......
Comfort stations open around county
Comfort stations are available for residents who are displaced from their homes following hurricanes Milton and Helene. These stations provide a place......
Pinellas Update: Boil water notice lifted for southern barrier islands
Pinellas County Utilities has lifted the boil water notice issued from John’s Pass to Tierra Verde. Water quality testing confirms water in this......
BCC Chair Kathleen Peters meets with President, federal officials
Pinellas County Commission Chair Kathleen Peters on Sunday championed local priorities for hurricane relief during a visit with President Biden. The President......