Pinellas County is a peninsula surrounded on three sides by water, making it one of the most hurricane-vulnerable and difficult-to-evacuate counties in the US. With no interstate highway and limited bridge crossings, evacuation routes are critically constrained. Hurricane Helene in 2024 produced record storm surge that flooded coastal communities. A direct major hurricane strike could be catastrophic.
// Risk Intelligence
| Threat Score | 9 / 10 Critical Risk |
| Primary Hazard | Hurricane / Storm Surge |
| Secondary Hazard | Flooding |
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone VE (Critical Risk) |
| Federally Declared Disasters | 65 |
| Last Major Event | Hurricane Helene (2024) |
| Event Frequency | Major event every 3–4 years |
// Emergency Operations
| Emergency Mgmt Phone | (727) 464-3800 |
| Emergency Shelters | 35 designated facilities |
| Evacuation Routes | US-19 North, I-275 North, SR-60 East, Gandy Bridge |
// Recommended Preparedness Gear
Based on Pinellas County FL's primary hazard profile (Hurricane / Storm Surge), the following gear is recommended for a Critical risk area.
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// County Profile
| County | Pinellas County FL |
| State | Florida (FL) |
| Population | 959107 |
| Area | 280 sq miles |
| FEMA Region | Zone VE (Critical Risk) |