COVID-19 testing locations in Pinellas County

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COVID-19 testing locations in Pinellas County

PINELLAS COUNTY - Visit the Pinellas Testing website for information about what you should do if you test positive or are in contact with someone who tests positive. Duke Energy for the Arts Mahaffey Theater Free COVID-19 Testing, Regardless of Symptoms Limit 4 people per car 400 1st St S, Street, Petersburg Tuesday – Saturday: 11 a.m. to […]

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Evacuation kit: What to take?

PINELLAS COUNTY If you are evacuating to a public shelter, pack your essentials but pack light as space is limited. It is possible you may only have a space that measures 5 feet by 2 feet. Remember, a public shelter is not a cruise ship; it is a life boat with the mission to []

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Gather important documents ahead of the storm

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Back-to-school message from Superintendent Dr. Grego

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Summer programs at USF St. Petersburg transition to online format

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Emergency Preparedness: Important phone numbers websites

Alert Pinellas Emergency Notification Service www.pinellascounty.org/alertpinellas Find Your Evacuation Level (727) 453-3150 (use home phone) www.pinellascounty.org/knowyourzone Pinellas County Citizen Information Center (open only during emergencies) (727) 464-4333 Pinellas County Emergency

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UNITE Pinellas on tracking COVID-19 in the black community

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Volunteer opportunities

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SPC PITCH program graduates on the COVID front lines in Pinellas County

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