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Emergency Preparedness

Making sure 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.

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Duke Energy Tree Maintenance

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Important Notice: Building Services Hours of Operation Change

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June 18, 2019

City of Largo Celebrates Pride Month by Raising Pride Flag

On Tuesday, June 18 at 4:45pm, City leadership, staff and community members joined together to raise the Pride flag, in celebration of the unique attributes and perspectives of all individuals that make up our diversity community.

June 14, 2019

Proposed Traffic Calming Policy Allows Residents to Request Lower Speed Limits

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June 12, 2019

How Are We Doing?

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June 10, 2019

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June 05, 2019

City Sustainability Coordinator Receives Prestigious Sierra Club Award

The City of Largo is honored to announce that the City's very own Sustainability Coordinator, Laura Thomas, is a recipient of the 2018 Sierra Club of Florida Osprey Award! This award is presented for extraordinary effort by a governmental official to promote or effect changes in policy or practice to protect or preserve Florida's environment.

May 31, 2019

Largo Taste Fest Looking for Sponsors

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May 31, 2019

Pinellas County Fertilizer Ban

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May 29, 2019

Hurricane Preparedness

There are currently no storm updates at this time.

May 13, 2019

Largo Joins Alert Pinellas Network

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May 11, 2019

Largo Leadership Recognized for Home Rule Hero Award

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April 09, 2019

Florida League of Cities Shines Spotlight on Largo Ambassadors

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Community Ambassadors Become Recycling Advocates

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March 15, 2019

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Give your feedback about a recent visit to one of our facilities or parks and be entered to win a $25 credit to your household

January 28, 2019

Largo's Going Plastic Free

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Your Community of Choice … Naturally!

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