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This month plan ahead and take steps to make sure you are covered with flood insurance! Take a look below for some helpful tips on how and what to get covered by your policy. *Under disaster conditions and the following recovery operations, access to Madeira Beach will be restricted to persons with identification showing they...

Stay safe during the Holidays! Take a look at some steps to make sure you have a great holiday season! Thanksgiving Safety Tips when using fryer Make sure the turkey is completely thawed out Ice and water that mixes into the hot oil can cause a flare up Use the correct amount of oil Keep...

This month we are focused on Disaster Recovery. Not only is it important to plan for a disaster but it is also important to plan for what steps to take after a disaster. Take a look below for some helpful tips. Insurance Information: Renter's Flood Insurance:  It is important for even Renters to get flood...

September is the peak of Hurricane Season and is National Preparedness Month! The reason why September is the most active month comes down to wind and water temperature. Wind shear is when the winds at the top of the atmosphere. When they are strong, they can weaken potential storms. Where tropical storms typically develop during...

Summer means thunderstorms! It is important to prepare not only for hurricanes but also strong thunderstorms that can bring tornadoes. Take a look at the links below for some helpful tips! An important thing to point out is if you see a storm rolling in on the beach, especially with lightning, seek shelter! Lightning travels...

What to do when you lose power! Summer means thunderstorms. There doesn't have to be a hurricane for you to lose power, a strong summer thunderstorm and do the trick. Please see below on some actions to take if you loose power in a thunderstorm or hurricane. Keep freezer and refrigerator doors closed Use a...

Hurricane Season Starts June 1st, are you ready? Hurricane season starts June 1st. Make sure you and your family  are ready and understand Hurricane impacts and what to do before and after the storms. Don't forget to make a plan for your pets, they are family too! *Under disaster conditions and the following recovery operations,...

How to Prepare with Your Kids! Kids have many questions when dealing with disasters. Please check out the links below on how you can start a conversation with your kids today! Play a game with your kids Prepare for disasters with your kids Build a kit with your kids Help kids cope with disasters Education...

As hurricane season approaches it is important to make a plan. Take a look the list and links below to help create yours! *Under disaster conditions and the following recovery operations, access to Madeira Beach will be restricted to persons with identification showing they are a resident or property owner. Emergency access permits are available to...

Prepare your home Prepare your pantry and home Emergency Supply Checklist Power Outage Checklist Ways to protect your home Elevate your home's lowest floor above base flood elevation (Make sure to obtain proper building permits) Anchor down fuel tanks Install flood vents in foundation with walls, garages and other enclosed areas Use flood resistant material...

*Under disaster conditions and the following recovery operations, access to Madeira Beach will be restricted to persons with identification showing they are a resident or property owner. Emergency access permits are available to Madeira Beach Residents and Business Owners, sign up here. *Receive alerts about emergencies and other important community news by signing up for Alert Pinellas.  Resolve...

*Under disaster conditions and the following recovery operations, access to Madeira Beach will be restricted to persons with identification showing they are a resident or property owner. Emergency access permits are available to Madeira Beach Residents and Business Owners, sign up here. *Receive alerts about emergencies and other important community news by signing up for Alert Pinellas.  Get...

Pinellas County All-Hazard Guide For Realtors – Know the Flood Risk Pinellas Community Volunteer Resources After the Flood Returning Home After a Hurricane or Flood The National Center for Healthy Housing – Guide for cleaning up a flooded home FEMA NFIP Flood Insurance Claims Handbook FEMA National Flood Insurance Program Publications

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Get a Plan Pinellas County Flood Information Pinellas County Flood Insurance Information Mitigation-Florida Division of Emergency Management National Hurricane Center (NOAA) National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) State Department of Financial Services American Red Cross United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Ready Pinellas App