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 EventsPeople First Hurricane Recovery Programs Pop-up Help Event
Pop-Up Help Center for People First Hurricane Recovery Programs Pinellas Park Barbara S. Ponce Public Library 7770 52nd St. N. Pinellas Park,…
People First Hurricane Recovery Programs Pop-up Help Event
Pop-Up Help Center for People First Hurricane Recovery Programs Ridgecrest Florida Botanical Gardens Magnolia Room 12520 Ulmerton Rd. Largo, FL 33774 The…
People First Hurricane Recovery Programs Pop-up Help Event
Pop-Up Help Center for People First Hurricane Recovery Programs St. Pete Beach City Hall 155 Corey Ave. St. Pete Beach, 33706 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,…
Tropical Storm Milton Evacuation Order for All Residential Healthcare Facilities within Zone A, B, and C Pursuant to Resolution No. 24-68
WHEREAS, the weather system presently identified as Tropical Storm Milton by the National Hurricane Center (“Milton”), poses a serious potential threat to......
With spike in mosquito-borne illness detection, take extra care
Pinellas County Mosquito Control has seen increased transmission of mosquito-borne West Nile Virus through its sentinel chicken illness detection program and is......
Housing Options for Storm Displaced Residents
If you have been displaced due to Hurricane Milton or Hurricane Helene, here is a list of resources to help you search......
Order Extending the State of Local Emergency Resolution 24-69
WHEREAS, Hurricane Helene caused substantial damage to public buildings, public streets and roads, public drainage systems, commercial and residential buildings, and constitutes......
Pinellas County Order Lifting Hurricane Helene Barrier Island Evacuations
WHEREAS, evacuations were ordered due to the threats posed by Hurricane Helene pursuant to Pinellas County Resolution 24-68 for the protection of......
Pinellas County Order Lifting Hurricane Helene Evacuations
WHEREAS, the primary threats of the hurricane have passed. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AND DECLARED in accordance with Resolution No. 24-68,......
Storm Recovery Permitting
Goal Our goal is to help residents stay in their homes and businesses reopen as quickly as possible by streamlining the permitting......
Tropical Storm Helene Evacuation Order for Zone A and Mobile Home Residents Pursuant to Resolution 24-68
WHEREAS, the weather system presently identified as Tropical Storm Helene by the National Hurricane Center (“Helene”), poses a serious potential threat to......
Tropical Storm Helene Residential Health Care Facilities Evacuation Order within Zone A Pursuant to Resolution No. 24-68
WHEREAS, the weather system presently identified as Tropical Storm Helene by the National Hurricane Center (“Helene”), poses a serious potential threat to......
Tropical Storm Helene State of Local Emergency Resolution 24-68
WHEREAS, the weather system presently identified as Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine by the National Hurricane Center (“Cyclone Nine”, which could potentially become......