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Surviving the Storm, It's Your Responsibility

Hurricane Information: General
 
Evacuation Map
Evacuation Map
Evacuation Map
Evacuation Map
Know Your Zone
Evacuation Zone Lookup & Maps
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Prepare Ahead
Family/Home/Auto/
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Special Needs
Elderly/Disabled
Transportation
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Pet Preparedness
Pet Shelters/
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Evacuation Map
Evacuation Map
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Shelter Options
Where to Go - Public Shelters/Hotels/Motels
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Host Homes
Temporary Shelter - How to Organize
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It's Coming...
Now What? - What to Do, When to Act
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After the Storm
Safety Tips & Links
For Assistance

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What's New - Archive
 
 Plan for your pets.
Several pets recovered from the areas affected by Hurricane Ike have arrived in Pinellas County for adoption. These animals are being adopted out because their owners can't be found. Prevent this tragedy by having a plan for your pet. For more information, visit our pet preparation page.

 Watch and Learn
How are evacuation decisions made? Why should you shutter your windows? How bad can hurricanes really be? Find the answers to these and many more questions at the PCC-TV hurricane-related video page. Nearly 20 videos are available at this page from PCC-TV, FEMA, the state's emergency management office and other organizations. Watch the videos here.

 October E-Lert now available online    E-lert Archive
See how Hurricane Ike's storm surge devastated the Texas coast, discover how to keep food safe if the power goes out and discover what wind shear is and how it can weaken a storm. Take a look back at 1996's Tropical Storm Josephine, which brought flooding to coastal Pinellas County and read a review of Black Cloud, which tells of the suffering caused by the 1928 Lake Okeechobee hurricane. Click for information.

Storm Story Logo Watch Project Storm Story 
Learn just how severe hurricanes can be from storm survivors as they recount their first hand experiences with these terrible storms. Tell us your story and see the video here. 


Hurricane Info: Business & Professional

For Businesses: Plan, Prepare & Recover

A comprehensive page of information that all business owners and managers should read

For Home Healthcare Providers:
Information about special needs services and shelters
For Healthcare Facilities
Disaster planning, criteria, statutes and rules for adult day care centers, assisted living facilities, hospitals, nursing homes, residential facilities and more.
For Hotels/Motels/ R.V. Parks/Transient Accommodation Facilities:
Refer to this page for county ordinances and planning guidelines.

Other Hazards:


Fire, Flood, Heat, Lightning, Thunderstorm, Tornado, Earthquake, Chemical, Hazardous Materials, Nuclear, Terrorism and Tsunami




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