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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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 to hold Regional 9-1-1 Career Fair on June 15
Pinellas County will hold a Regional 9-1-1 Career Fair on Thursday, June 15, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Public......
Make a Plan
Once you Know Your Risk, you can Make A Plan for how to respond if a hazard is threatening your safety. Who......
Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)
What is CERT? The Florida Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Program educates residents about disaster preparedness for hazards that may impact their......
Preparing Pets for Emergencies
Pets are an important part of your family. Making an emergency plan that includes them, especially for hurricane season, is part of......
Flood Mitigation Action Plan
Overview Pinellas County is developing a countywide Flood Mitigation Action Plan (FMAP) to make the county more resilient to the increasing impacts......
Whitney Road and Wolford Road Intersection and Roadway Improvements
Detour Information Project Overview This project proposes roadway, drainage, sidewalk and traffic safety improvements to the intersection of Whitney Road and Wolford......
Enroll today for ambulance coverage through March 2024
Sunstar FirstCare Ambulance Membership offers ambulance transportation savings....
Public Safety Telecommunicators
Do you have what it takes to answer the call? Pinellas County Regional 9-1-1 is the crucial link between those facing life......
Ambulance membership offers solution to out-of-pocket expenses
Residents have a low-cost solution to costly ambulance expenses thanks to Sunstar’s FirstCare Ambulance Membership....