PASCO COUNTY, Fla. – Pasco County is bracing for the impact of Tropical Storm Helene, prompting the Board of County Commissioners to declare a Local State of Emergency.
This declaration empowers the County Administrator and Emergency Management Director to take swift action to protect the community.
Mandatory Evacuations:
Beginning at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 25, mandatory evacuations are in place for:
- Residents of Evacuation Zone A
- All individuals living in manufactured homes, mobile homes, or RVs
- Those residing in low-lying or flood-prone areas
- Anyone in areas ordered to evacuate by local authorities due to life-safety risks
Voluntary Evacuations:
Starting at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 25, voluntary evacuations are advised for:
- Residents of Evacuation Zones B and C
- Individuals registered with Pasco as Special Needs Residents
- Anyone who would be vulnerable in the event of a power outage
Know Your Evacuation Zone:
Residents can find their evacuation zone by entering their street address on the interactive map at mypas.co/Map.
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Shelters Opening:
Pasco County will open shelters on Wednesday, September 25, for those who need to evacuate and have nowhere else to go. A complete list of shelters is available at MyPasco.net.
Stay Informed:
The Pasco County Customer Service Center is open until 5 p.m. Tuesday and will operate 24 hours a day starting Wednesday at 7 a.m. Residents can call 727.847.2411 or chat online at MyPasco.net for assistance.
In case of emergency, dial 911.
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