Special Needs Registry

Pinellas County assists residents with medical, functional or special transportation needs in an emergency. Register for the program in advance to make sure you have the resources you need during a disaster evacuation.

Learn more: https://pinellas.gov/special-needs/

Eligibility

Residents of all ages who have special needs are eligible for the program. Some examples include but are not limited to:

• Needing oxygen.
• Requiring assistance with routine care and medications.
• Requiring mobility assistance.
• Dependence on electricity.
• Requiring transportation assistance.

How to Register

There are several ways to register for the program:

• Register for the program online. >

• Request a form be mailed to you. Call Pinellas County Emergency Management at (727) 464-3800.

• Print out a form and mail it to Pinellas County Emergency Management, 10750 Ulmerton Road, Building 1, Suite 267, Largo FL 33778 or fax to (727) 464-4024.
  • Printable Registration form in English. >
  • Printable Registration form in Spanish. >
  • Printable Registration form in Vietnamese. >

Program Activation

• Pinellas County Emergency Management activates the Special Needs Evacuation Program during times of mandatory evacuation.
• Pinellas County can provide transportation to a shelter, but you must register for the program. Transportation is not automatically approved for anyone traveling to a special needs shelter. Approval for transportation to a general population shelter will depend on your proximity to a Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) bus stop and your ability to get to the bus stop. During an evacuation, the County will call registrants to confirm that they still need transportation. To avoid any delay in receiving that call, registrants should annually confirm the accuracy of their contact information on file with Pinellas County Emergency Management.
• Please register in advance; do not wait until an evacuation is called!