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.

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…
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…
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,…
Pinellas to hold Regional 9-1-1 Career Fair on June 15
Pinellas County will hold a Regional 9-1-1 Career Fair on Thursday, June 15, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Public......
Make a Plan
Once you Know Your Risk, you can Make A Plan for how to respond if a hazard is threatening your safety. Who......
Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)
What is CERT? The Florida Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Program educates residents about disaster preparedness for hazards that may impact their......
Annual update of local hazard mitigation strategy plan complete
In an ongoing effort to reduce the impact of hazards such as flooding, sea level rise and storm surge, Pinellas County, municipal......
Preparing Pets for Emergencies
Pets are an important part of your family. Making an emergency plan that includes them, especially for hurricane season, is part of......
Flood Mitigation Action Plan
Overview Pinellas County is developing a countywide Flood Mitigation Action Plan (FMAP) to make the county more resilient to flooding and other......
Lifeguards needed for 2023 beach season
With the approaching swim season and Spring Break vacations, Pinellas County is seeking seasonal lifeguards to ensure the public health and safety......
Whitney Road and Wolford Road Intersection and Roadway Improvements
Project Overview This project proposes roadway, drainage, sidewalk and traffic safety improvements to the intersection of Whitney Road and Wolford Road. The......