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
The Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council is responsible for evaluating the county’s emergency medical services system and making recommendations necessary to the…
Flood Risk and Mitigation Public Information Working Group Meeting
The Pinellas County Flood Risk and Mitigation Public Information Working Group develops, reviews and updates the Program for Public Information, providing a unique…
Local Mitigation Strategy Virtual Public Workshop
Register here: https://tinyurl.com/Pinellas-LMS-Virtual-Workshop This workshop is being held as a part of our ongoing 2025 Local Mitigation Strategy (LMS) 5-year update. At…
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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 offices, parks closed Friday, Sept. 27
Pinellas County Government offices and County parks and preserves will be closed to the public Friday, Sept. 27, while many employees respond......
What to do with boats, EVs and other preparedness steps ahead of Hurricane Helene
As Hurricane Helene strengthens today in the Gulf of Mexico, residents should take additional steps to keep themselves, their neighbors and their......
Qué hacer con embarcaciones, vehículos eléctricos y otros preparativos previos al Huracán Helene
A medida que el Huracán Helene se fortalece en el Golfo de México, los residentes deben tomar medidas adicionales para mantenerse a......
Tropical Storm Helene Evacuation Order for Zone A and Mobile Home Residents Pursuant to Resolution 24-68
WHEREAS, the weather system presently identified as Tropical Storm Helene by the National Hurricane Center (“Helene”), poses a serious potential threat to......
Evacuations ordered for Zone A, mobile home residents
Latest storm/incident developments Pinellas County response/action Emergency Shelters What to bring to a shelter Special needs shelters: Dunedin Highland Middle, John Hopkins......
Residentes en Zona A, casas móviles bajo orden de evacuación
Novedades sobre la tormenta / incidente Respuesta / acciones del Condado Pinellas Refugios de emergencia Qué llevar a un refugio Refugios para......
Evacuations for special needs registrants to begin Wednesday morning
Latest storm/incident developments Pinellas County response/action Advice & Information for Residents ...
Evacuaciones para personas en el Registro de Necesidades Especiales comenzarán la mañana del miércoles
Novedades sobre la tormenta / incidente Respuesta / acciones del Condado Pinellas Recomendaciones e información para residentes ...
Tropical Storm Helene Residential Health Care Facilities Evacuation Order within Zone A Pursuant to Resolution No. 24-68
WHEREAS, the weather system presently identified as Tropical Storm Helene by the National Hurricane Center (“Helene”), poses a serious potential threat to......
County closures announced for Tropical Storm Helene
Latest storm/incident developments Pinellas County response/action ...