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 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…
Hurricane Preparedness Day
Join Pinellas County and the City of Clearwater for a free event to help you and your family get ready for hurricane…
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 County, City of Clearwater to host Hurricane Preparedness Day on May 30 as storm season approaches
With hurricane season nearly here, Pinellas County and the City of Clearwater will host a free Hurricane Preparedness Day expo on Saturday,......
Ceres Emergency Services Agreement Contract
Contract between DRC Emergency Services and Pinellas County outlining disaster debris collection and removal services....
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. ...
Partners in Preparedness
Learn about the PIP Program...
Tierra Verde Fire Station celebrates new fire engine with community
Tierra Verde community helped celebrate Fire Station 21’s new engine with a truck push ceremony, where residents had the opportunity to manually......
Still time to save on out-of-pocket ambulance costs
Applications remain open for 2026 Sunstar FirstCare Ambulance Membership Now is the perfect time to enroll in the Sunstar FirstCare Ambulance Membership. Residents are encouraged to enroll now to receive......
Stormwater Management
When rain lands on rooftops, streets and other impermeable surfaces, it typically flows into storm drains, swales or ditches located around the community to help prevent flooding of homes and businesses. This stormwater system is a tool for managing......
Pinellas County University begins new sessions March 4
Pinellas County residents can experience a behind-the-scenes look at how their county government provides first-class services by attending this year’s Pinellas County......
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,......