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,…
Flood Map Changes Tips and Talking Points for Insurance Pros
FEMA's tips and talking points preparing insurance professionals to discuss the flood map changes....
FEMA The Limit of Moderate Wave Action to Build Safer and Stronger Coastal Communities
Fact sheet describing how to use the Limit of Moderate Wave Action on Flood Insurance Rate maps to keep coastal communities safe....
FEMA Hurricane Advisory for Enclosures and Breakaway Walls Requirements and Recommendations
FEMA advisory detailing wall requirements and recommendations of enclosures and breakaway walls below the Base Flood Elevation....
FEMA Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2012 and Impact of Changes to NFIP
Fact sheet detailing the Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2012 and how the changes to the Flood Insurance Rate Map impacts policyholders....
FEMA Criteria for Appeals on Flood Insurance Rate Maps
FEMA criteria appealing changes in the flood hazard information on flood insurance rate maps. ...
FEMA Coastal Flood Risk Information and the Limit of Moderate Wave Action
FEMA fact sheet informing public about coastal flood risk and the limit of moderate wave action, which identifies two different flood zones....
DRC Emergency Services Agreement Contract
Contract between DRC Emergency Services and Pinellas County outlining disaster debris collection and removal services....
D&J Enterprises Inc Services Agreement Contract
Contract outlining agreement between D&J Enterprises Inc. and Pinellas County for disaster debris collection and removal....
CrowderGulf Joint Venture Inc Services Agreement Contract
Contract with CrowderGulf Joint Venture Inc outlining 2017 services for disaster debris collection and removal....
Cross Bayou Watershed Alternatives BMP Analysis Report
Report outlining the 2013 Alternatives Analysis of the Cross Bayou Watershed Management Plan for Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners and Southwest Florida Water Management District....