Florida is known for its beautiful sandy beaches, ample recreation opportunities – and hazardous weather. Discusses potential weather concerns and how you can protect yourself and your property from the threats.

New Public Safety Complex

Pinellas County Emergency Management director Sally Bishop discusses the features of the new center of operations for emergency response. 

Does it take a monster storm to create a lot of damage?  Pinellas County’s hurricane preparedness specialist Tom Iovino tackles this tropical weather misconception in a presentation delivered to residents of the city of Gulfport.

Is a 15-30 minute chat with a noted expert on hurricane preparedness. Topics:

• Animal Services - Pet Preparedness
• Hurricane Season
• Boats
• Building Codes to Prevent Disaster

• Businesses Survival Strategies

• C.E.R.T. (Community Emergency Response Team)
• Challenges of Living in Florida
• Fire Departments before, during and after hurricanes
• Flooding
• Food Safety
• Future First Responders
• HazMat Response
• Hurricane Predictions &  Winter Weather in Florida
• Insurance - 2013 Additional Insurance Info
• Know Your Zone
• Landscape Preparation - Trees and Hurricanes info
• Law Enforcement's Role: before, during and after a storm emergency
  
• Power Outages / Power
• Special Needs Evacuation Program
• Storm Surge Protector Web Tool
• The Four Hurricane Hazards
• Transportation

Every year we stock up on supplies like batteries, canned foods and water.  Now, there are a few new items to consider.  Watch to learn more.
 
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Experience is the greatest teacher. Hear six first-hand accounts of hurricane survivors and learn just how devastating hurricanes can truly be.

Learn about commonly-held hurricane myths and why they are so dangerous.

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Becoming Storm Smart.....Hurricanes for Kids Hey, Kids! Do you want to learn all about hurricanes? Join Typhoon Tom and Stormy as they learn what these storms are all about!

What is a hurricane? How do they form? What are their effects? Learn the Basics:
  

Do you have a hurricane plan? This FEMA sponsored, program goes through a step-by-step process to develop one.  It includes planning for children, pets and the elderly.
  

Learn how to shutter your home from the storm's winds with this step-by-step program.
   
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When a storm blows in, you put masking tape on your windows and you're fine right? We'll show you just how wrong that assumption can be.
  
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This seminar explains how a business should approach disaster preparedness.

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Recomendaciones para usted y su familia para preparar para un huracán. (Recommendations for you and your family to prepare for a hurricane.)

The general health, maintenance and type of tree greatly determine its resistance to storm winds. This program is a videotaped public presentation on the topic.
 
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When a contingent of first responders from Pinellas County went to offer help to Charlotte County, PCC-TV went along. See what a strong hurricane can do.

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This program was produced by the state of Florida in 2006 but it still has many valuable tips on how to prepare for a hurricane.
  
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This video produced by NOAA explains how a hurricane’s storm surge works and why it is so dangerous.

Less crowded, more comfortable and more convenient, sheltering in a home outside of called evacuation zones is a smart option.  Emergency Management website

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Pinellas County Emergency Management Department is in need of experienced Ham Radio operators to volunteer their skills and equipment to lend a hand if an emergency develops.
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View a quick explanation of how to secure a boat before a storm approaches.

View a quick explanation of how to secure a boat before a storm approaches.

Where's a safe place to go during a storm?  A public shelter will be safer than staying in an evacuation zone, but it's going to be uncomfortable. Discover some better options.   
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Just what has to happen before an evacuation order is given? Follow along during 2008's Tropical Storm Fay to see what steps are required before an evacuation is ordered. 

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Being prepared takes planning for all of us here in Florida, but what about those who can’t really help themselves even when there is no storm in sight?  This is the story of how the county is reaching out to a group that can help the helpless.   
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This video was prepared by Progress Energy to demonstrate the correct way to use a portable generator when a storm has caused a power outage in your neighborhood.
   
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Keeping your cool on a very hot day won't just keep you comfortable, it might save your life.  Learn how to avoid heat stroke and other complications.
   
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Nature's fireworks can be destructive.  PCC-TV goes to the Progress Energy lightning lab to find out how to protect your home.
   
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Florida's tornadoes may not be as strong as those found in Tornado Alley, but they can still bring destruction.  Learn how to stay safe from these storms.
   
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Building a hurricane survival kit doesn't have to break the bank.  Learn how to put together a well-stocked kit inexpensively. Build a survivor kit! - Special Needs
 
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Get an up close look at the NOAA P-3 Orion aircraft that fly into hurricanes. 
   
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