PINELLAS COUNTY
Overall disaster information: www.pinellascounty.org/resident/disasters.htm
KNOW YOUR RISK:
Know Your Zone:Â https://kyz.pinellascounty.org (Evacuation zone information)
Storm Surge Protector App: http://egis.pinellascounty.org/apps/stormsurgeprotector/index.html   (Shows potential storm surge levels for Pinellas properties)
Know Your Flood Risk: https://floodmaps.pinellascounty.org/
MAKE A PLAN:
Hurricane Guide: www.pinellascounty.org/emergency/PDF/All_Hazard_Guide.pdf (2020 Pinellas County Hurricane Guide)
Post-Flooding Safety: www.pinellascounty.org/flooding/safety.htm#after (What to do after a flood)
Build Back Safer & Stronger: www.pinellascounty.org/flooding/buildsmart.htm
STAY INFORMED:
Alert Pinellas: www.pinellascounty.org/alertpinellas (Pinellas County’s emergency notification system)
Consumer Protection: www.pinellascounty.org/consumer (Provides Post-Disaster Consumer Tips)
Contractor Licensing: https://www.pinellascounty.org/contractorlicensing
FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY
Flood Insurance Manual: Flood Insurance Manual – April 2020
Claims Handbook: Claims Handbook – October 2021
Claims Manual: Claims Manual – June 2019
INSURANCE RESOURCES
Find Out How Much Flood Damage May Cost: www.floodsmart.gov/flood-insurance-cost/calculator
Hurricane Insurance FAQs: www.iii.org/article/hurricane-insurance-faq
Homeowners Insurance Basics: www.iii.org/article/what-covered-standard-homeowners-policy
Condo Insurance Basics:Â www.iii.org/article/insuring-co-op-or-condo
Mobile Home Insurance Basics: www.iii.org/article/mobile-home-insurance
Boat Safety and Insurance Basics: www.iii.org/article/boat-insurance-and-safety
Business Insurance / Flood: www.iii.org/article/does-my-business-need-flood-insurance
Food Spoilage Coverage: www.iii.org/article/is-food-spoilage-covered
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Flooding Florida Homeowners Handbook:Â https://disaster.ifas.ufl.edu/media/disasterifasufledu-/docs/Florida-Homeowners-Handbook.pdf
National Flood Insurance Program:Â www.floodsmart.gov
SBP – Navigating Disaster Recovery: https://sbpusa.org/start-here
National Association of Public Insurance Adjusters:Â www.napia.com
National Association of Independent Insurance Adjusters:Â www.naiia.com
COMMUNITY PARTNERS
Kinship:
www.childrenshomenetwork.org/kinship-services
888-920-8761
Kinship services are provided by Children’s Home Network to support family members who are taking care of their relatives’ children. Financial services and support may be available to those who qualify.
Pinellas County Veterans Services:
www.pinellascounty.org/veterans
727-464-8460
Military Resource Guide
http://www.pinellascounty.org/veterans/pdf/veterans-military-resource-guide.pdf
LEGAL ASSISTANCE
Bay Area Legal Services – Volunteer Lawyers Program
https://bals.org/help
800-625-2257
Free legal services includes disaster-related issues for those who qualify.