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,…
Request to Participate in Billboard Emergency Alert System
Sign up for the Billboard Emergency Alert System (B.E.A.S.) where Pinellas County Emergency Management will send a notification to your business to......
Non-Emergency Phone Numbers
Here is a listing of Pinellas County's non-emergency phone numbers. ...
Your Guide To Flood Information in Pinellas County
Know Your Risk for Flooding Pinellas County often has storms that cause flooding. Flooding can occur when there is heavy rainfall or......
Prevent Prohibited Drainage Connections
What Is A Prohibited Connection? A prohibited connection is any direct or indirect connection to the storm drainage system that results in......
Prevent Construction Pollution
Regulatory Environmental Code The Stormwater and Surface Water Pollution article within the Pinellas County Code is intended to protect the County’s Municipal Separate......
The Pollution Solution
Best Management Practices for Restaurants Best management practices, or BMPs, are procedures that should be used to prevent pollutants — such as......
Let’s Make it Clear
Pool Construction & Maintenance Best Management Practices Best management practices, or BMPs, are procedures that should be used to prevent pollutants — such......
Preventing Urban Pollution
Best Management Practices for Commercial and Industrial Businesses Best Management Practices, or BMPs, are procedures that should be used to prevent pollutants,......
Keeping It Clean
Best Practices for Painters, Remodelers and Concrete Workers Best management practices, or BMPs, are procedures that should be used to prevent pollutants......
EMS Authority – Every Patient Counts
Infographic detailing the ways that Pinellas County Emergency Medical Services provides medical care when needed, whatever the crisis....