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,…
Preparing Your Home for Severe Weather
Preparation is key for getting through a hurricane. Your water and sewer service may be disrupted before, during or after the storm.......
Leaf It On The Lawn
Did you know that stormwater is the leading threat to water quality? Yard debris can be transported to stormwater pipes and waterways, causing problems......
Environmental and Flood Information For New Residents and Businesses
Small actions on your part can have a big impact on your safety and Pinellas County waterways. If you are a new......
Community Rating System
Infographic illustrating the savings Pinellas County citizens realize based on the Community Rating System....
Crystal Beach Drainage and Roadway Improvements
Project Overview The Crystal Beach Drainage and Roadway Improvements project limits are generally from Crystal Beach Avenue to Florida Boulevard and extend......
Baypointe Stormwater Conservation Area
Project Overview The Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners voted unanimously in January 2020 to purchase approximately 40 acres in Seminole formerly......
Yellow Dot & Vial of Life
Pinellas County’s Yellow Dot and Vial of Life programs alert first responders to your critical healthcare needs when you are seriously injured......
Adopt-A-Drain Program
You can help improve water quality in your community. Through the Adopt-A-Drain program, you’ll help stop pollutants from reaching our waterways by......
Learn More about the Adopt-A-Drain Program
Why Adopt-A-Drain? Adopt-A-Drain reduces the potential for flooding and improves water quality by ensuring storm drains are free and clear of debris.......
Pinellas County Flood Map Service Center
If you’re wondering about your evacuation zone as hurricane season approaches or whether that house you’re thinking of buying is in a......