Disaster Preparedness
Before disaster strikes, it’s important to know your risk, make a plan and stay informed to protect yourself in the event that a natural, man-made or biological hazard event occurs. Pinellas County is here to help.
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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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Avoid becoming a victim of a post-storm scam
Many areas in the county have incurred severe property damage because of Hurricane Helene. Pinellas County Consumer Protection wants to remind residents......
How to Apply for FEMA Assistance in Florida After Hurricane Helene
ATLANTA – Florida homeowners and renters in 17 counties who had uninsured damage or losses caused by Hurricane Helene may be eligible......
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Florida
WASHINGTON — FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Florida to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected......
Emergency Kit Checklist
Preparing a hurricane kit for your household now will save you lots of stress when a storm is coming. You can make it even easier by printing this checklist and getting all your supplies in one place....
Update #6: Sandbag disposal
Pinellas County has distributed more than 21,000 sandbags in 2024 in preparation for storm season, including more than 3,400 in the days......
Actualización #6: Cómo disponer de los sacos de arena
El Condado Pinellas ha distribuido más de 21,000 sacos de arena en 2024 en preparación para la temporada de huracanes, incluyendo más......
Students get prepared
During the 2024 school year, Pinellas County public and charter middle schools were invited to participate in the Hurricane Preparedness Poster Contest......
Pinellas County Emergency Management shares three key steps for a safer hurricane season
The 2024 hurricane season starts June 1, and Pinellas County Emergency Management asks residents to remember three things to survive a disaster.......
Manejo de Emergencias del Condado Pinellas comparte tres pasos claves para una temporada de huracanes más segura
La temporada de huracanes 2024 comienza el 1 de junio, y Manejo de Emergencias del Condado Pinellas pide a las personas que......
Condado Pinellas abre nueva zona de autoservicio de sacos de arena en el Complejo de Desperdicios Sólidos
El Condado Pinellas abrió hoy en el norte de St. Petersburg la primera zona de autoservicio de sacos de arena para aquellos......