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,…
Returning Home After a Hurricane or Flood Checklist
A checklist from the American Red Cross on the things you should do and bring with you when returning to your home after a hurricane or flood. ...
Repairing Your Flooded Home in Spanish
Spanish version of the FEMA and American Red Cross guide "Repairing Your Flooded Home," which advises homeowners on how to assess and repair their homes after a flood....
Repairing Your Flooded Home
A comprehensive guide prepared by FEMA and the American Red Cross on how homeowners can assess and repair their damaged homes after a flood. ...
Questions and Concerns Response Letter to WHA and H for H
Response letter written to the Walsingham Horseman’s Association (WHA) and Kiwanis Horses for Handicapped of Pinellas (H for H) addressing their feedback on the Stormwater Management Feasibility Study....
Public Notice FEMA Public Assistance for Joes Creek Hurricane Hermine Repairs
Public Notice that FEMA is providing funding for repairs to Joe's Creek in Pinellas County, due to damages sustained during Hurricane Hermine....
WHA and H for H Letter
Letter to the Walsingham Horseman's Association (WHA) and Kiwanis Horses for Handicapped Foundation of Pinellas (H for H), providing an update on the stormwater management project and requesting feedback. ...
Pinellas Residential Land Development Vertical Maps with Dates
This map showcases the land development in Pinellas County from pre-1931 to the present, along with a 100-year floodplain map. ...
Pinellas Flood Insurance Study Data
2009 FEMA flood insurance study for Pinellas County and incorporated areas....
Pinellas County Downloadable Book of Evacuation Hazard Maps
2017 Evacuation and Flood Risk maps presented in a grid system to help Pinellas County citizens find their zones....
Lake Shore Estates Road and Drainage Public Meeting Notice Spanish
Spanish version of a notice announcing a public meeting on the Lake Shore Estates Road and Drainage Improvements project....