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November-2009
This month, the H1N1 virus is here... read about how to keep yourself from getting sick. Discover why Florida's west coast is even more vulnerable to hurricanes in October, the proper way to sanitize water should the supply become contaminated and what spaghetti models really are. Read a review about an interesting cold-war era book and learn how you can become a trained weather spotter, giving the National Weather Service an extra set of eyes to the skies.
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October-2009
This month, the H1N1 virus is here... read about how to keep yourself from getting sick. Discover why Florida's west coast is even more vulnerable to hurricanes in October, the proper way to sanitize water should the supply become contaminated and what spaghetti models really are. Read a review about an interesting cold-war era book and learn how you can become a trained weather spotter, giving the National Weather Service an extra set of eyes to the skies.
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September-2009
In this month's edition, with the H1N1 virus spreading, have you considered alternatives to taking refuge at a public hurricane shelter? Discover why September is the busiest month in the Atlantic hurricane season, what questions are most frequently asked when a storm threatens and why a storm in the 1950 hurricane season acted so erratically. Read a review about a book that tells the story of the second deadliest natural disaster in American History and find out why water temperature helps control the strength of a hurricane.
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August-2009
n this month's edition, we mark the fifth anniversary of the beginning of the crazy 2004 Atlantic Hurricane Season, show how Pinellas County's evacuation lookup now gives information on area lodging and how businesses can get better prepared for hurricane season. Read a review about a moving book which captures the emotion of that 2004 season and learn what this El Nino thing is all about.
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July -2009
This month, we take the wraps off our newest video, Hurricanes for Kids. Sally Says to get registered now for special needs evacuation assistance if you need it. Discover what still works after the DTV transition, learn what hurricanes are called around the world and read a review about a chilling book describing the community's recovery process after an extreme act of violence.
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June -2009
Welcome to the 2009 Atlantic hurricane season. Learn what CERT teams are, discover the truth about the exploding home myth and understand how storm winds are measured. Read a review about a comprehensive hurricane resource and check out the first Sally Says column from Emergency Management Director Sally Bishop.
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May -2009
In this month's edition, the hurricane season is less than a month away - learn how seasonal forecasts are made and read the list of names for this year's storms. What's the best way to prepare your home if you are repainting it, discover how to get your car ready for hurricane season and find out more about Emergency Management's page on Twitter. Read a review of a book written by a Hurricane Katrina survivor and discover the difference between a watch and a warning.
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April -2009
This month, learn about the wildfire threat - and how you can protect yourself and your property - as Pinellas County suffers through a drought, discover how to make your front doors better able to withstand a hurricane's force and read about this year's public education seminars held in cooperation with the Pinellas County Library Cooperative. Read a review of a book describing how weather helped George Washington win some dramatic battles during the American Revolution and see just how the jet stream affects weather.
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March -2009
This month, learn why hurricane preparedness is important even in tough economic times, discover how you can keep your car hurricane ready and take a good long look at your windows to get them ready for the season. Read a review about a book describing one of the deadliest epidemics the world has ever seen and find out what those weather fronts are all about.
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February-2009
This month, see how hurricane preparedness can help save your business, learn about the fascia and soffits in your home and read about the deadliest tornado outbreak in Florida's history. Read a review on a chilling book about our climate and discover the highs and lows of atmospheric pressure.
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January-2009
This month, look back on the major weather events of 2008, discover how to reinforce your roof's frame and be sure that the gifts you received are covered under your insurance. Learn what mitigation is all about and - while it may seem difficult to believe - learn about a snowstorm in Tampa Bay's past!
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December-2008
As hurricane season draws to a close find out how you can incorporate preparedness into your holiday activities. Now is a great time to pull out your homeowner's insurance policy and review exactly what coverage you have. Four important questions you need to consider.
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November-2008
Get a local meteorologist's first hand account of the damage Ike caused in Galveston, see how new broadcast technology is affecting portable emergency televisions, and peer into the eye of a hurricane. Take a look back to 2007's Hurricane Noel to see how even tropical systems can produce snow, and read a review of Clifford and the Big Storm to see if this children's book hero saves the day!
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October-2008
See how Hurricane Ike's storm surge devastated the Texas coast, discover how to keep food safe if the power goes out and discover what wind shear is and how it can weaken a storm. Take a look back at 1996's Tropical Storm Josephine, which brought flooding to coastal Pinellas County and read a review of Black Cloud, which tells of the suffering caused by the 1928 Lake Okeechobee hurricane.
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Having a pet is one of the main reasons the elderly and other residents won’t evacuate to a special needs shelter during a hurricane, but you can help! Become a pet pickup volunteer with Pinellas County Animal Services and transport pets from their homes to a special shelter location that will keep the pets safe. This service can give a piece of mind to pet owners who also need special needs assistance to a shelter. This simple act of kindness can help save lives. 
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