Flooding and Stormwater
Pinellas County is here to help you prepare your home for a potential flood and help you know what to do during and after a flood occurs.
Stormwater & Vegetation Division
Stormwater and Vegetation, a division of Public Works, operates and maintains the county's stormwater infrastructure, maintains right-of-ways, easements and other lands through the practice of urban forestry, landscape services, and vegetation management. The division also provides countywide mosquito control for public health protection, is responsible for watershed management and surface water quality as well as the administration of the county's floodplain management program.
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Order Extending the State of Local Emergency Resolution 24-69
WHEREAS, Hurricane Helene caused substantial damage to public buildings, public streets and roads, public drainage systems, commercial and residential buildings, and constitutes......
Business Recovery Assistance available for businesses impacted by Hurricane Helene
Businesses impacted by Hurricane Helene can now access disaster recovery assistance and emergency loan programs. FloridaCommerce’s Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program......
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......
Pinellas County Order Lifting Hurricane Helene Barrier Island Evacuations
WHEREAS, evacuations were ordered due to the threats posed by Hurricane Helene pursuant to Pinellas County Resolution 24-68 for the protection of......
Pinellas County Order Lifting Hurricane Helene Evacuations
WHEREAS, the primary threats of the hurricane have passed. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AND DECLARED in accordance with Resolution No. 24-68,......
Storm Recovery Permitting
Goal Our goal is to help residents stay in their homes and businesses reopen as quickly as possible by streamlining the permitting......
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......
Pinellas County seeks input on community flooding
Pinellas County is assessing sea level rise and storm surge flooding and is seeking input from those who live and work in......