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Emergency Preparedness

Making sur you and your loved ones will survive a storm or other disaster is a year-round task that requires attention to your personal business, your family, your home and your vehicles. It is not a task that can be done in just 24 hours, so start your planning now. View the links below from Pinellas County Emergency Management to help you know what to do before, during and after a storm.

Tools & Resources

Know Your Zone

View evacuation zones and maps. Determine if and when you would have to evacuate.

Have a Plan

Complete a disaster plan before the chaos of an approaching storm to be sure you have time to do it right.

Get a Survival Kit

If you are staying home during a storm, here’s a list of items to consider for your survival kit.

Secure Your Pet

Pinellas County pet owners have new options when it comes to pet-friendly emergency shelters. View your options.

Find a Shelter

If you decide to evacuate before a storm, learn where to go, how to get there and which shelters accept pets.

After the Storm

After the storm, it's time to assess the damage. View next steps to help you during recovery.

Watch Emergency and Storm Related Videos

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February 25, 2020

2020 Sustainability Series

The City of Largo is proud to announce its 2020 Sustainability Series topics. Join us on the last Tuesday of each month at the Largo Public Library at 6:30pm to meet other residents and professionals interested in sustainability and how we can make an impact on our community.

February 19, 2020

Reclaimed Water Credits Approved

The City of Largo's reclaimed water customers can look for an upcoming credit on bills mailed out in March and April 2020.

February 14, 2020

Largo Elected Officials Go to Tallahassee

More than 250 municipal officials were in Tallahassee this week for the Florida League of Cities’ annual Legislative Action Days. Elected municipal officials met with legislators and testified in committees on legislation being proposed during the 2020 State Legislative Session. Some of the proposed legislation being considered has the potential to affect cities' and counties’ abilities to solve local issues at the local level on behalf of their citizens.

February 13, 2020

Youth Leadership Council Attend Legislative Action Days

The Youth Leadership Council recently participated in the Florida League of Cities’ Legislative Action Days. Nine members of the Largo Youth Leadership Council joined almost 70 other high school students from Youth Councils around the state for the two day event in Tallahassee.

February 12, 2020

Largo Sustainability Series: Keep Largo Beautiful

Bring your friends and family to learn about keeping our community and wildlife healthy with Keep Pinellas Beautiful and #TrashTagTampaBay. This presentation will cover recent clean-up efforts, recycling campaigns, zero-waste efforts and the need to reduce our use of single-use plastics.

February 09, 2020

Largo Central Park Birthday Photo Submission

Help us celebrate Largo Central Park's 25th Birthday by submitting your photos today!

February 07, 2020

Largo Chosen by Google for New Digital Environmental Tool

The City of Largo is one of the first 100 cities to be featured on a new online tool from Google. The Environmental Insights Explorer (EIE) tool uses Google data sources and modeling to map greenhouse gas emissions for over 100 cities worldwide. EIE was created in partnership with Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy as a way for decision makers and researchers to explore data and solutions for climate issues.

January 31, 2020

Largo High School Environmental Club Gets a Green Thumb

Largo Recreation Parks & Arts donated soil to LHS' new school garden.

January 09, 2020

City of Largo to Roll Out Life-Saving Decal Program

A yellow sticker on your rear windshield could potentially save your life in an emergency.

January 01, 2020

Office of Congressman Crist to Host Mobile Office Hours this Winter

The Office of Congressman Charlie Crist will host mobile office hours at the Largo Library from 10am to 5pm on the following Thursdays this winter.

May 29, 2019

Hurricane Preparedness

There are currently no storm updates at this time.