Pinellas County: Hurricane preparation information

EVACUATION ZONES
Pinellas County evacuation zone map (PDF file, long download)

Pinellas County has an interactive evacuation zone lookup on their website, but it takes a long time to load, and a plug-in is required.
Interactive lookup

SHELTER LOCATIONS
Pinellas County has a number of emergency shelters, but they may not all be open during any given storm.  Study them ahead of time, but listen to FOX 13 during a storm to find which shelters are open.
List of shelter locations

SPECIAL NEEDS SHELTERS & REGISTRATION
Citizens with special medical needs can get help during an evacuation. Pinellas County has partnered with local municipalities to offer sheltering and transportation, if you meet the eligibility requirements. Those with certain medical conditions may be able to stay in special needs shelters.

• Fill out a registration form and send it to either Pinellas County Emergency Management or your local fire rescue department. Forms are available online from Pinellas County Emergency Management . You may also get the registration form from your home healthcare provider, the Health Department or call your local fire department.
• Once registered, you will be contacted for more information. For transportation, your local fire department will contact you prior to any evacuations.
• You do not need to be registered to go to a special needs shelter if you have your own transportation, but county officials strongly encourage you to do so.
• Register if you need transportation to a shelter.

PSTA BUS SERVICE
In the event of a hurricane, PSTA works with the county EOC to assist with evacuation by providing bus transportation to designated shelters.  Pets are allowed, if they are in carriers.
List of shelters and bus routes

OFFICIAL EOC SITE
Visit the county's official EOC site for more detailed information about storm preps.
Pinellas County EOC