Weather Awareness

All About Animal Services - Animal Services - Learn what to do with pets in the event of a disaster or emergency. Learn about the organization, missions, responsibilities and services provided by your County Animal Services Department. Take a look at social issues concerning animals in our communities and how they affect our neighborhoods and citizens. Recommended audience: Grade School – Adults

Becoming Storm Savvy – Communications - While we are still in the hurricane preseason now is an excellent time to learn how you can prepare yourself to prevent panic if we are affected by a storm. From learning how to put together a survival kit without busting your budget to planning ahead for evacuations, tips are offered for everyone. Recommended audience: All ages

Busting Hurricane Myths – Communications - Learn the dangers of some commonly held beliefs when hurricanes approach. Not only will you hear the truth, you may also learn some live-saving techniques should our area get hit by a big storm. Recommended audience: All ages

Disaster Planning for Business and Industry - Economic Development – Planning is the most important step to surviving storm season in Pinellas County. Learn the steps you need to take before and after a hurricane to ensure your business survives and continues to thrive. Recommended audience: Adults

Does it Take a Category 5? – Communications - Everyone in Florida worries about the next ‘big one.’ But does a hurricane have to be a monster to do major damage? See what damage storms of all Saffir-Simpson categories are able to do. Recommended audience: All ages

Hazardous Weather Awareness - Emergency Management – Hurricanes aren't the only weather emergency occurring in the bay area. Learn about tornadoes, lightning and other severe weather, and how to protect yourself from harm. Recommended audience: High School - Adults

Hurricane 101 - Communications - What is a hurricane? How do they form? What are their effects? Get the basics on these dangerous tropical storms. Recommended audience: All ages

Personal Hurricane Preparedness and Recovery - Emergency Management – Learn how to prepare your family for hurricane season and what to do during and after a hurricane.  Recommended audience: Adults

Protecting Your Home from Hurricanes - Emergency Management – You can protect your home from hurricane winds to make it safe and secure when the big storms threaten. You'll learn what to do first, and how to save money with economical ways to strengthen your home against wind damage. Recommended audience: Adults

To request a speaker, either fill out the online form, or phone the Pinellas County Communications Department at 453-3051. Please give three weeks notice to fill your request.