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 Recovers announces July 31 application deadline for 2 hurricane recovery programs
With more than 600 households approved for assistance and thousands of applications currently under review across all programs, Pinellas Recovers will close new applications for its Homebuyer Assistance and Disaster Relief Reimbursement Program for Renters on July 31, 2026....
Pinellas County urges residents to sign up for Special Needs Evacuation Program
With hurricane season underway, Pinellas County Emergency Management is encouraging residents with qualifying needs to register now for the Special Needs Evacuation......
Pinellas County Emergency Management shares three key steps as hurricane season begins
The 2026 hurricane season starts today, June 1, and Pinellas County Emergency Management encourages people to take three actions: Know your risk,......
Ceres Emergency Services Agreement Contract
Contract between DRC Emergency Services and Pinellas County outlining disaster debris collection and removal services....
Partners in Preparedness
Learn about the PIP Program...
County to begin major beach nourishment project
Construction will begin in the coming days on Pinellas County’s emergency beach nourishment project, which will include much of Sand Key, Treasure......
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......
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....
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......