Hurricane Season

June 1 - November 30

With its miles of beaches and barrier islands, low elevation, and dense population, Pinellas County is at high risk of disaster from hurricanes. Actions you take now can help keep you safer if a hurricane hits our area. The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) works in cooperation with Pinellas County Emergency Management to provide resources, information, and assistance before, during, and after a tropical storm strikes.

Tourists and seasonal residents should have a hurricane safety plan, too. If a tropical storm is expected to have an impact on Pinellas County, consider postponing your visit, or arranging to relocate before the storm strikes. Do not remain in a hotel or other dwelling that is under an evacuation order. Monitor local news and social media to be aware of impending conditions before and during your visit. Seasonal residents, remember that tropical storms can form as early as May, and that hurricane season runs through November 30.

Be advised that there may be no emergency services during the most severe part of a hurricane. Although deputies activate and 911 operators answer calls, it is not safe for law enforcement, fire rescue, or ambulances to be dispatched once the winds reach a certain speed. If you have an emergency during a hurricane, there may be no one able to respond until the storm has passed.

Visit Disaster.Pinellas.gov for more emergency information including finding your evacuation zone, making a pre-hurricane plan, emergency kit suggestions, up-to-date emergency information, and the All Hazards Preparedness Guide.