Hurricanes
Making sure you and your loved ones will survive the storm is a year-round task that requires attention to your personal business, your family members, your home and your vehicles. It is not a task that can be done in just 24 hours, so start your planning now!


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 seeks input on $813 million storm recovery fund
Pinellas County has been awarded $813,783,000 by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to support long-term recovery from Hurricane Idalia in 2023, and Hurricanes Helene and Milton in 2024. These funds from the Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) program can help rebuild homes and businesses, provide rental assistance, restore damaged infrastructure and address other critical community needs....
Hurricane Helene, Milton and Debby Recovery
What to Do If Your Property Was Damaged Mold Remediation If your home was flooded during the storms this year, it’s important......
Resolution No. 25-19 Order Extending the State of Local Emergency for Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton
WHEREAS, Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton caused substantial damage to public buildings, public streets and roads, public drainage systems, commercial and residential......
Resolution No. 25-13 Order Extending the State of Local Emergency for Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton
WHEREAS, Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton caused substantial damage to public buildings, public streets and roads, public drainage systems, commercial and residential......
Resolution No. 25-12 Order Extending the State of Local Emergency for Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton
WHEREAS, Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton caused substantial damage to public buildings, public streets and roads, public drainage systems, commercial and residential......
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......
Resolution No. 25-9 Order Extending the State of Local Emergency for Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton
WHEREAS, Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton caused substantial damage to public buildings, public streets and roads, public drainage systems, commercial and residential buildings,......
Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery Funds (CDBG-DR)
Hurricanes Helene and Milton Overview of Allocation The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) directly awarded Pinellas County funding to support......
Resolution No. 25-8 Order Extending the State of Local Emergency for Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton
WHEREAS, Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton caused substantial damage to public buildings, public streets and roads, public drainage systems, commercial and residential......
Floridians can appeal FEMA’s decision
If you applied for FEMA assistance, you will receive a decision letter in the mail or via email. If you disagree with the decision about your eligibility, you can appeal within 60 days from the date on that letter....