Latest storm/incident developments
- The National Hurricane Center has placed Pinellas County in the five-day forecast for Tropical Storm Fred.
- Pinellas County is monitoring the forecast track and preparing for the potential impacts from the storm. While forecasters have some confidence in the track of the storm, the intensity of the storm remains uncertain.
- Regardless of the storm’s eventual track and strength, high winds, rain, flooding and storm surge may impact Pinellas County as early as Saturday evening. Please continue to monitor local weather sources for information on potential for and timing of any local impacts.
Pinellas County response/action
- The County Information Center will be open for preparedness questions Thursday and Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Call 727-464-4333. Residents who are deaf or hard of hearing can contact the CIC via online chat at bit.ly/PinellasChat.
- County crews are preparing drainage systems and roadways to reduce the risk of flooding.Web updates to be posted online at www.pinellasounty.org.
Advice & Information for Residents
- While it’s too early to tell, it’s always best to have a plan in the event you need to shelter in place or leave your home.Look up your evacuation zone in one of the following ways:Visit http://pinellascounty.org/knowyourzone.
- Download the Ready Pinellas app for iOS or AndroidIf you have a land line, you can call 727-453-3150 and enter your 10-digit home phone number.
Stay informed:
- Sign up for Alert Pinellas at www.pinellascounty.org/alertpinellas
- Monitor local news media, National Weather Service, www.pinellascounty.org, Facebook @PinellasCountyNews and Twitter @PinellasCoNews.
- Review tips and planning tools in the 2021 All Hazard Guide online at www.pinellascounty.org/emergency.Review your disaster plan:Please pre-register for special needs shelters at http://www.pinellascounty.org/emergency/specialneeds.htm.
- Pre-registration is recommended for those transporting themselves to special needs shelters. For those needing transportation assistance, registration is required.
- Residents only need to register for special needs shelters once per season. If you registered before Tropical Storm Elsa you do not have to do it again.
- Purchase necessary items to complete your survival kit now.
- Prepare your kit. Be sure to include necessary hygiene supplies and gather important papers. For those going to a shelter, we recommend that you bring face coverings and sanitizer.
- Review checklist online at www.pinellascounty.org/emergency/prepareahead.htm.
- If you need to take a pet with you to the shelter, download and complete the form here: www.pinellascounty.org/emergency/petpreparedness.