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…
Flood Risk and Mitigation Public Information Working Group Meeting
The Pinellas County Flood Risk and Mitigation Public Information Working Group develops, reviews and updates the Program for Public Information, providing a unique…
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,…
After-the-Fact Storm Permitting
Penalties waived through June 30, 2026. Standard permit fees still apply. Homes in unincorporated Pinellas County’s floodplains that sustained damage during Hurricanes......
NRCS Emergency Debris Removal
Project Overview Pinellas County restored drainage channels damaged during the 2024 hurricane season. Several channels suffered significant tree damage and debris buildup,......
County to begin major beach nourishment project
Construction will begin in the coming days on Pinellas County’s emergency beach nourishment project, which will include much of Sand Key, Treasure......
2024 Hurricane Season Summary
The 2024 hurricane season was challenging, with three storms, two occurring within two weeks of each other. Each storm devastated many communities.......
Madeira Beach Access Parking Area
Project Overview Pinellas County continues working to restore County amenities damaged during the 2024 hurricane season. Wave action from the storm surge......
Pinellas County Emergency Management shares three key steps for a safer hurricane season
The 2025 hurricane season starts June 1, and Pinellas County Emergency Management encourages people to take three actions: Know your risk, make......
BCC approves $813 million Disaster Recovery Action Plan
The Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners Tuesday approved a plan for $813,783,000 in federal funds designated to help local people recover from recent hurricanes....
Pinellas draws strong initial public input on $813 million storm fund  Â
Residents filled the Lealman Exchange community center for the first public meeting on Pinellas County’s upcoming $813 million disaster recovery programs funded through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).  ...
Pinellas seeks input on $813 million storm recovery fund  Â
Pinellas County has been awarded $813,783,000 by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to support long-term recovery from Hurricane Idalia in 2023, and Hurricanes Helene and Milton in 2024. These funds from the Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) program can help rebuild homes and businesses, provide rental assistance, restore damaged infrastructure and address other critical community needs....
Resolution No. 25-19 Order Extending the State of Local Emergency for Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton
WHEREAS, Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton caused substantial damage to public buildings, public streets and roads, public drainage systems, commercial and residential......