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 EventsEMS 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 Selection Committee
The Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council is responsible for evaluating the county’s emergency medical services system and making recommendations necessary to 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,…
Substantial damage determination letters begin mailing for unincorporated Pinellas County residents
Residents don’t have to wait for letter to apply for permits Pinellas County has begun notifying residents in unincorporated Pinellas County whose homes......
Substantial Damage Reassessment Application Instructions
Step-by-step instructions for submitting a Substantial Damage Reassessment Application in the Pinellas County Access Portal....
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......
Pinellas County Substantial Damage Reassessment Instructions
If you believe your home was not substantially damaged, you can request a reevaluation of the damage determination. To submit your request,......
Resolution No. 24-81 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......
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......
Resolution No. 24-80 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......
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......
Resolution No. 24-79 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. 24-75 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......