PASCO COUNTY, Fla.– Pasco County is proactively opening hurricane shelters for residents who need a safe place to stay ahead of Tropical Storm Helene. All shelters will welcome family pets.
Shelters Opening Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at 4 PM:
- Centennial Middle School, 38505 Centennial Road, Dade City
- Fivay High School, 12115 Chicago Avenue, Hudson
- Wiregrass Ranch High School, 2909 Mansfield Boulevard, Wesley Chapel (Special Needs & General Population)
- River Ridge Middle and High Schools, 11646 Town Center Road, New Port Richey
- Sunlake High School, 3023 Sunlake Boulevard, Land O’ Lakes
Special Needs Only Shelter Opening Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at 9 AM:
- Fasano Regional Hurricane Center, 11611 Denton Avenue, Hudson
Residents are encouraged to prioritize staying with family, friends, or neighbors if possible. If not, they should self-evacuate directly to an open shelter.
GoPasco (Public Transportation) will provide free rides to Pasco shelters starting at 2 PM on Wednesday until weather conditions worsen.
For information on what to bring if you’re sheltering with a pet, visit mypas.co/PetHurricanePrep.
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