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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View All EventsEMS Medical Control Board
This board is responsible for recommending a medical director for the county EMS system to the EMS Authority and to support the…
EMS Advisory Council
The Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council is responsible for evaluating the county’s emergency medical services system and making recommendations necessary to the…
EMS Medical Control Board
This board is responsible for recommending a medical director for the county EMS system to the EMS Authority and to support the…
EMS Advisory Council
The Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council is responsible for evaluating the county’s emergency medical services system and making recommendations necessary to the…
Information & Resources
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,…
Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council Bylaws
Document showing bylaws of the Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council. ...
Thompson Consulting Services LLC Services Agreement Contract
Contract with Thomson Consulting Services LLC. for disaster debris management....
Tetra Tech Inc Services Agreement Contract
Contract for services with Tetra Tech Inc. for disaster debris management....
Starkey Road Basin Watershed BMP Analysis Report 2013
Watershed management plan for the Starkey Road Basin. This report includes an analysis of all project alternatives, as well as cost estimates. ...
Scientific Resolution Panels
FEMA factsheet on scientific resolution panels, which is a process that ensures the flood hazard data shown on Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) uses the best science available....
Roosevelt Stormwater Facility Improvements Meeting Notice and Location
Informational pamphlet on a 2019 neighborhood meeting to discuss planned stormwater facility improvements at 43rd Street North and Lake Boulevard in Pinellas County....
Roadway and Related Construction Standard Details Jul 2018
July 2018 standard details on roadways, driveways, sidewalks, drainage, and other environmental and construction considerations in Pinellas County. ...
Roadway and Related Construction Standard Details Dec 2017
December 2017 standard details on roadways, driveways, sidewalks, drainage, and other environmental and construction considerations in Pinellas County. ...
Returning Home After a Hurricane or Flood Checklist in Spanish
Spanish version of the American Red Cross checklist of things you should do and bring with you when you return to your home after a hurricane or flood. ...