Hurricane Preparedness
If your personal property including home, business, or apartment was impacted by Tropical Storm Debby you may be eligible for federally funded government assistance to disaster victims. Pinellas County has been approved for FEMA individual assistance and Small Business Administration loans. To determine what assistance you may qualify for and to register for assistance call 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) or visit www.disasterassistance.gov.
People with storm or flooding losses should register with FEMA. There are three ways to apply:
- By calling 800-621-FEMA (3362). Help is available in most languages, and lines are open
7 a.m. to 10 p.m., seven days a week. Those who are deaf or hard of hearing and use a TTY may call 800-462-7585.
- Online at www.DisasterAssistance.gov.
- By tablet or smartphone using the FEMA app or m.fema.gov.
June 1st marks the beginning of hurricane season, which ends November 30th. Creating a plan now will ensure your family is prepared for any possible storm. Below you can find links to federal, state and local resources that will provide useful information on how to prepare for a storm, as well as steps you should take during and after a hurricane.
Hurricane Preparedness Information
- FEMA Hurricane Preparedness Website
- National Weather Service Hurricane Awareness
- National Hurricane Center
- Tampa Bay Times Hurricane Guide
Federal and State Resources
- Florida Division of Emergency Management
- Florida’s West Coast Red Cross
- Small Business Administration Disaster Preparedness Guide
- Federal Disaster Unemployment Assistance
- Red Cross Hurricane Safety Checklist
- FDA Hurricane Preparedness Checklist
- NOAA Weather-Ready Nation
Hurricane Preparedness for those with Special Needs
- Pinellas County Special Needs Hurricane Preparedness
- FEMA Hurricane Preparedness for People with Disabilities
- American Red Cross Disaster Preparedness for People with Disabilities
- Disaster Preparedness for the Elderly
Local Evacuation Levels
Local Emergency Management Offices
Storm Tracking
