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!
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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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Pinellas Prepares
While the Tampa Bay area last took a direct hurricane hit in 1921, it doesn’t mean that our area is immune from......
Radio & Technology
Technology for a Fast Response Safety & Emergency Services owns and operates an EMS/Fire CAD (Computer Aided Dispatch) system. This software is......
Ready Pinellas Emergency Planning Mobile App
Ready Pinellas is designed to help residents prepare themselves and their families before, during and after a storm. It is available for free......
Media Central
General Media Contacts Media representatives can contact the Communications Department for information on Pinellas County, help with interviews, editorial content, B-roll and......
Emergency Management – About Us
Background The Emergency Management department began as Pinellas County Civil Defense during the Cold War era of the late 1950s and early......
Consumer Tips: Price Gouging
Price gouging is when a business sells necessary goods or services at higher than normal prices during a state of emergency. This......