Safety & Emergencies
Pinellas County provides services to help residents prepare for emergency situations before they happen, and our departments are here to help when they do.
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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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Safety & Emergency Services Department
Safety & Emergency Services provides service to the community through three operational divisions: Regional 9-1-1 Communications, EMS & Fire Administration, and Financial Services. The department is supported by the Support Service division which includes the countywide emergency radio system, information technology, and administrative support.
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View All EventsPeople First Hurricane Recovery Programs Pop-up Help Event
Pop-Up Help Center for People First Hurricane Recovery Programs Lealman Exchange Community Center 5175 45th St. N., Vivarium Room Lealman, FL 33714…
EMS Medical Control Board
This board is responsible for recommending a medical director for the county EMS system to the EMS Authority and to support the…
EMS Advisory Council
The Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council is responsible for evaluating the county’s emergency medical services system and making recommendations necessary to the…
Information & Resources
Alert Pinellas
Receive free alerts about emergencies and other important community news by signing up for Alert Pinellas, an emergency notification service for Pinellas…
Ambulance Billing & Financial Services
The Pinellas County Ambulance Billing & Financial Services handles billing for Sunstar ambulance transports. Our staff is knowledgeable about working with Medicare,…
Save on out-of-pocket ambulance costs through membership
Now is the perfect time to enroll in the Sunstar FirstCare Ambulance Membership. Residents are encouraged to enroll now to receive more......
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......
Pinellas People First Hurricane Recovery Programs opening Oct. 20
Pinellas residents still struggling to repair their homes or recover financially from last year’s devastating hurricanes will soon have access to millions......
Programas de ayuda por huracanes Pinellas People First abren oct. 20
Los residentes de Pinellas que todavÃa tienen que reparar sus casas o recuperarse económicamente de los devastadores huracanes del año pasado pronto......
Pinellas County begins beach nourishment project
Sand placement is underway on Sand Key. The nourishment will proceed south along the beach. The tentative construction schedule and map for......
After-the-Fact Storm Permitting
Penalties waived through Dec. 31, 2025. Standard permit fees still apply. Homes in unincorporated Pinellas County’s floodplains that sustained damage during Hurricanes......
NRCS Emergency Debris Removal
Project Overview Pinellas County continues working to restore drainage channels damaged during the 2024 hurricane season. Several channels suffered significant tree damage......
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......
2024 Hurricane Season Summary
The 2024 hurricane season was challenging, with three storms, two occurring within two weeks of each other. Each storm devastated many communities.......