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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.

July 15, 2019
Trotter Road Reopening Block Party
The City of Largo is very excited to announce the reopening of Trotter Road in Southwest Largo and is partnering with St. Patrick Catholic School to celebrate with a Grand Reopening Block Party on Saturday, July 20 from 5:30-9pm.
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July 09, 2019
Largo Community Standards Seeks Resident Support for Abandoned Properties
The City of Largo needs your help! The Community Standards Division is asking our residents to let us know about abandoned, vacant, derelict and blighted residential properties in the City.
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July 07, 2019
Duke Energy Tree Maintenance
Crews contracted by Duke Energy will be performing maintenance tree work along electric lines located in and around Largo
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July 03, 2019
Important Notice: Building Services Hours of Operation Change
The Building Services office will be closing the first Wednesday of each month at 12pm. Inspection hours will remain the same. 
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June 18, 2019
ShredFest is Right Around the Corner!
ShredFest is back with free and secure document shredding and recycling.
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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.
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June 14, 2019
Proposed Traffic Calming Policy Allows Residents to Request Lower Speed Limits
At the request of the Largo City Commission, Largo’s Engineering Services proposed an updated Traffic Calming Policy at the Tuesday, June 11 2019 Commission Work Session.
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June 12, 2019
How Are We Doing?
Have feedback about Largo.com? We’re listening! To continually improve the services the City offers online, visitors can head over to Largo.com/WebFeedback to share any thoughts about the website.
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June 10, 2019
Don't Miss The Tutterow Dance Academy Fall Registration Dates
Registration for the 2019-20 Tutterow Dance Academy programs will be held at the Largo Community Center, 400 Alternate Keene Road, on Friday, August 9 from 5-8pm and Saturday, August 10 from 10am-1pm.
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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. 
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May 31, 2019
Largo Taste Fest Looking for Sponsors
Are you interested in being a food vendor or sponsor or have a silent auction item to donate? The City of Largo is currently looking for those interested in contributing to the 2019 Largo Taste Fest event.
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May 31, 2019
Pinellas County Fertilizer Ban
The Pinellas County Fertilizer Ban is in effect from June 1 through September 30, strictly prohibiting the sale or use of most lawn and landscape fertilizers as they contain Nitrogen and Phosphorous. These nutrients can wash from our yards into the Gulf or Bay when it rains, harming local wildlife and plants and even contribute to harmful algae blooms.
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May 29, 2019
Hurricane Preparedness
There are currently no storm updates at this time.
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May 13, 2019
Largo Joins Alert Pinellas Network
Alert Pinellas subscribers in Largo can now receive notifications directly from the City of Largo.
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May 11, 2019
Largo Leadership Recognized for Home Rule Hero Award
For the second year in a row, the Florida League of Cities recently recognized City Commission and Leadership for a 2019 Home Rule Hero Award.
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April 09, 2019
Florida League of Cities Shines Spotlight on Largo Ambassadors
Largo's Community Ambassadors were recently featured in the latest issue of Quality Cities, a publication of the Florida League of Cities.
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April 01, 2019
Community Ambassadors Become Recycling Advocates
Largo’s Community Ambassadors are teaming up to help educate fellow residents about the dos and don’ts of recycling. 
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March 15, 2019
Largo Recreation Would Like Your Feedback
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
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January 28, 2019
Largo's Going Plastic Free

Largo City Commissioners voted to make a cleaner, more sustainable community by approving an ordinance that would prevent certain single-use plastic items on City property.

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November 12, 2018
2018 PRestige Awards: Largo Recognized for New Brand and Website
The awards keep coming! The City of Largo Communications & Marketing team is honored to announce the winning of two exciting awards from The Tampa Bay Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) at its 4th Annual PRestige Awards on November 8.
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October 17, 2018
City of Largo Recognized for Award-Winning Brand and Website
Largo’s vision and brand has made its mark in the world of City-County Communicators and Marketers for ongoing community engagement, creativity and consistency. At the October 16, 2018 Largo City Commission Meeting, Commissioners were presented with three Savvy Awards and a highly-acclaimed 3CMA Diamond Award for the Largo brand and website.
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July 19, 2018
50 Years of Home Rule is Worth Celebrating
Fifty years ago, Floridians voted to amend the state’s Constitution to approve Home Rule powers for cities.
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June 28, 2018
Why is Largo the Community of Choice in Tampa Bay?
From recreation and fun to building a business, here are just a few examples of why individuals choose Largo.
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April 01, 2018
Your Community of Choice … Naturally!
Conveniently located just a stone’s throw from beautiful beaches and surrounded by Pinellas County’s natural settings, Largo boasts being the fourth-largest city in Tampa Bay.
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Population Size

4th

Largest City in Tampa Bay

Acres of Park Land

4.5K

Largo Businesses