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Emergency Information

 
In the case of a large-scale emergency in аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê, this page will be updated on an ongoing basis.

In the case of a fire, police or medical emergency, call 9-1-1

Hurricane Debby Recovery

Info for businesses: 

The State of Florida has launched the Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan program. These loans offer up to $50,000 per applicant. .

For additional questions, businesses can call (833) 832-4494 or email EmergencyBridgeLoan@commerce.fl.gov All applications must be submitted online.

Info for residents:

  • Report damage:
  • Residents who need help cleaning up damage on their properties as a result of Hurricane Debby can request help through the Crisis Cleanup hotline at (844) 965-1386. For more information, visit .
  • You can reuse clean sandbags, but do not throw contaminated sandbags in your trash can or dump them on the beach. You can bring used sandbags, separated from other waste, to the Solid Waste Disposal Complex. More information at: /sandbags
  • Debris in unincorporated аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê: Vegetative debris, like tree branches and limbs can be bundled, bagged or placed in trash cans for regular pickup by your regular garbage service. For large vegetative debris, like trees and tree trunks, property owners will need to make their own arrangements for removal. For other items, such as construction and demolition debris, use the Where Does It Go? Search Tool for guidance. City residents should check with their municipality for debris removal instructions.
  • Is your property damaged? Read our Rebuilding After a Storm webpage before beginning your repairs to ensure your house can better withstand future storms.

Sandbags & Flood Barriers

If you are in a low-lying area, prepare for hurricane season by getting flood barriers or sandbags before a storm threatens our area. аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê cannot guarantee the availability of sandbags immediately before a storm. Sandbag distribution sites typically end up with long lines before a storm, keeping residents tied up in traffic lines and away from other important preparedness work. You can get sandbags in a lower-stress setting BEFORE hurricane season. Learn more

Evacuation zones are based on storm surge. Know your risk from storm surge and .

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Download the Ready Pinellas emergency planning app on the or . The updated version is available in English and Spanish. Apple users will receive an automatic update. Android users can update the app in Google Play.

Alert Pinellas. In emergencies, stay informed.

Be Prepared 

Public Evacuation Shelters

Evacuation Orders: None

Public Shelters: Closed

County Information Center: Closed

Traffic Information 

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News & Events 

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