FAQ Topic: Hurricanes

Important Phone Numbers & Websites   EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS Alert Pinellas Emergency Notification Service www.pinellascounty.org/alertpinellas Find Your Evacuation Level (727) 453-3150 (use home phone) www.pinellascounty.org/knowyourzone Pinellas County County Information Center (open only during emergencies) (727) 464-4333 Pinellas County Emergency Management (727) 464-3800 www.pinellascounty.org/emergency Municipalities www.pinellascounty.org/municipalities.htm OTHER COUNTY NUMBERS Florida Department of Health in Pinellas County (727) 824-6900 … Continued

For up to date information on current storm location, track, and stats please take a look at the below sites: National Hurricane Center Pinellas County Emergency Weather Information Mike’s Weather Page Bay News 9 Tropic Weather Update

For County and State Executive Orders, Resolutions, and Ordinances please visit the sites below: State County

Check out the Pinellas County Schools site for more information on school closures due to an emergency: https://www.pcsb.org/Page/15082

Yes, the red cross has a great check list including a list to prep before a storm, supplies list, and what to do after a storm: https://storage.googleapis.com/proudcity/madeirabeachfl/uploads/2020/06/Hurricane-1.pdf

Empty sand bags can be picked up all year round at the City Hall (300 Municipal Dr. Madeira Beach 33708). You will then have to fill the bags with sand at our Public Works yard or with purchased sand. Per Florida Department of Environmental Protection, bags cannot be filled on the beach without a declared … Continued

In the event you are evacuated you must leave the City of Madeira Beach. There are a few options you can look into: Hotels (not in flood zones) Family or Friends Homes Shelters (pet friendly shelters click here) Make sure to have a weeks worth of clothing, medication, and other personal items if you do … Continued

It is important to make sure you and your family are prepared which may include a business. Pinellas County has a great resource on what to do before and after a storm as a business owner. http://www.pinellascounty.org/emergency/businesssolutions.htm