Hurricanes
Making sure you and your loved ones will survive the storm is a year-round task that requires attention to your personal business, your family members, your home and your vehicles. It is not a task that can be done in just 24 hours, so start your planning now!
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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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......
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......
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......
Tropical Storm Helene State of Local Emergency Resolution 24-68
WHEREAS, the weather system presently identified as Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine by the National Hurricane Center (“Cyclone Nine”, which could potentially become......
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......