FAQ Topic: Hurricanes

Pinellas County has a great resource for what to do after a storm passes including: http://www.pinellascounty.org/emergency/afterthestorm.htm Food Safety Restroom safety Drinking Water Generator Safety Chainsaw Safety Driving Safety Re-Entering the County Debris Cleanup *During an active emergency please call the Citizen Information Center for more information: 727-464-4333*

Employers, places of worship, civic organizations and community groups are among the organizations that can establish their own voluntary Host Homes  programs that they operate for their own employees or members. It gives an opportunity for those within an organization who live in a secure home in a non-evacuation area to open their home to a fellow … Continued

Please visit the Pinellas County Emergency Management site for a how to guide on shelters. Review the site to help determine when the right time is to go to a shelter as well as a list of local shelters. http://www.pinellascounty.org/emergency/shelteroptions.htm

Please visit the Pinellas County Emergency Management site below for pet friendly shelters and how to register your pet. http://www.pinellascounty.org/emergency/petpreparedness.htm

Please visit the Pinellas County site for more information on:  Public Shelter List  Register for Special Needs  Special Needs Shelter Locations  What to Expect from a Special Needs Shelter  Advice for All Residents with Special Needs  

Yes, please see the link below for some helpful information for before, during, and after a storm. http://www.pinellascounty.org/emergency/PDF/All_Hazard_Guide.pdf