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!
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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,......
Construction starts for homes in hurricane recovery program
Construction has started on the first homes in the Pinellas Recovers homeowners rehabilitation and reconstruction program, and plenty of help is still available. ...
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People First Hurricane Recovery Programs
Programs to support homeowners, tenants, and local landlords impacted by Hurricanes Idalia, Helene, or Milton...
First round of Pinellas hurricane recovery checks sent to residents
Just in time for the holidays, Pinellas County is distributing the first of many checks for the People First Hurricane Recovery Programs,......
Apply for Hurricane Recovery Funds
The People First Hurricane Recovery Programs are here to support homeowners, tenants, and local landlords impacted by Hurricanes Idalia, Helene, or Milton. ...
Apply for the Pinellas People First Hurricane Recovery Programs
Applications are now open for Pinellas County’s People First Hurricane Recovery Programs. The five new programs provide millions of dollars to help......