What is my evacuation zone Pinellas?
Call the Pinellas County Interactive Hurricane Evacuation Inquiry Line at (727) 453-3150 and key in your home phone number without the area code to hear your home’s evacuation zone. Call Pinellas County Emergency Management at (727) 464-3800 for help looking up your home’s evacuation zone.
How do you know if you need to evacuate?
If you hear or get a text message code red alert code or severe terror alert, pay attention to the radio, television, or your mobile news app to know if you need to evacuate. You will hear from your police, fire, or other local officials over the emergency alert system to evacuate or stay put and seal off your space.
Does Clearwater have to evacuate?
The Pinellas County Hurricane Preparedness Guide 2020 is available and includes information and tips for all-hazard planning. The city of Clearwater is not currently affected by any storms. Evacuation Zone: Know your zone, know your plan and know your role. Check your evacuation zone from Pinellas County.
How do you know when to evacuate a hurricane?
If You Have to Evacuate When should you evacuate? If you are staying in a storm surge zone or flood zone, leave as soon as a hurricane watch is issued. Low-lying escape routes may already be impassable hours before landfall, so don’t count on making a last-minute getaway.
What to take if you have to evacuate your house?
Emergency Evacuation Packing List
- Pack your items in crates or bags you can easily carry.
- Include food and water for everyone in your household.
- Pack a change of clothes for up to a week and personal hygiene items.
- Bundle up what you’ll need for the little ones.
- Don’t forget your pets.
- Remember medication.
Should you evacuate for a Category 2 hurricane?
With Category 2 storms comes the increased risk of flash flooding. Be aware of your surroundings during any evacuation and do not attempt to cross any road where floodwaters are flowing. The road may not even be there anymore and you may find yourself and your family swept away, trapped in your vehicle.
What should you not do during a hurricane?
11 Things You Should Never Do During a Hurricane
- Be Smart; and Be Safe!
- Don’t walk outside to “feel” the wind.
- Don’t use a laptop, microwave, or other electronics.
- Don’t watch the storm through a window.
- Don’t shower during the storm.
- Don’t shelter near an exterior wall.
What to pack if you have to evacuate your home?
Start with the basics
- Water (a 3-day supply of water for each person)
- Food (a 3-day supply of non-perishable, easy-to-prepare items)
- Battery-powered or hand-crank radio (with extra batteries)
- Flashlight.
- First aid kit.
- Multi-purpose tool.
- Extra cash.
- Car and house keys.
What should I grab during evacuation?
☐ All the above items and: ☐ Radio ☐ Flashlight & Batteries ☐ First Aid Kit ☐ Camping Equipment (Sleeping Bag, Tent…) ☐ Food ☐ Water ☐ Extra Clothing ☐ Blanket ☐ Portable Toilet & Toilet Paper ☐ Important Memorabilia (Family photos, Journals…)
How far inland did hurricane evacuate?
20-50 miles inland
Plan a safe evacuation route that will take you 20-50 miles inland. Contact your local emergency management office or Red Cross chapter and ask for the community preparedness plan.