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…
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,…
Flood Risk and Mitigation Public Info Working Group Meeting Agenda May 2021
Agenda for the Flood Risk and Mitigation Public Information Working Group virtual meeting held May 21, 2021. ...
Flood Risk and Mitigation Public Info Working Group Meeting Minutes January 2021
Minutes of the Flood Risk and Mitigation Public Information Working Group virtual meeting held Jan. 29, 2021. ...
Submit Real Estate Disclosure Program Participation Form
Real estate agents are in an ideal position to inform buyers about a property’s flood risk and if flood insurance is required.......
FY 2023-2024 Annual Action Plan
Pinellas County Annual Action Plan for FY 22-23 identifying how the County will use its annual allocation of housing and community development grants....
Neighborhood Flooding Frequently Asked Questions
For hurricanes, tropical storms or any rain events, communication and preparedness are key to managing flooding risk. This Q&A includes resources to......
Flood Insurance versus Disaster Assistance
Document detailing the advantages of flood insurance versus disaster assistance....
CEMP Review Acknowledgement Form
Certification form to accompany a Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan...
EMS Medical Control Board Agenda for 3/17/22
Agenda for the March 17, 2022 meeting of the Emergency Medical Services Medical Control Board. ...
Post-Disaster Consumer Tips Рen Espa̱ol
Be wary of any company that uses scare tactics and misrepresentation to sell a product....
Chapter 158 – Ordinance 21-25
Amendment to Chapter 158 (Floodplain Management) of the Pinellas County Land Development Code, dated October 14, 2021...