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 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…
Hurricane Preparedness Day
Join Pinellas County and the City of Clearwater for a free event to help you and your family get ready for hurricane…
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…
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,…
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,......
Compliance Best Practices for Painters, Remodelers and Concrete Workers
Pinellas County’s stormwater ordinance, Article VI, Chapter 58, is intended to protect the water quality and natural habitat of creeks, lakes and......
EMS Authority – Every Patient Counts
Infographic detailing the ways that Pinellas County Emergency Medical Services provides medical care when needed, whatever the crisis....
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......