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Looks to be some rain coming our way. Preparations are gearing up again.

Pasco County is keeping an eye on the storm coming in t he wake of Helene.

Updated October 6, 2024

Yes, we’ve had enough already it seems another storm is brewing and set to cross the state sometime this coming week. Not a heck of a lot of info yet, best be prepared. Information will be posted here as it comes in.


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Pasco County to Hold News Conference Ahead of Milton

~~County leaders will address media, community at 4 p.m.~~

Media Release | October 6, 2020
Pasco County Media Relations & Communications

PASCO COUNTY, FL  —-  Pasco County Government leaders and Emergency Management officials will hold a news conference to update the community on preparedness efforts ahead of Tropical Storm Milton and the possible impacts to Pasco County.

The news conference is scheduled for Sunday, October 6 at 4 p.m. inside the Emergency Operations Center, 8744 Government Drive, Building A, New Port Richey.  Members of the media can enter the building through the media entrance behind the building.

The news conference will also be streamed live on the following platforms:

§  Pasco County Television

§  Pasco County’s YouTube Channel

§  Pasco County’s Facebook Page

Media inquiries about the news conference can be directed to 727.815.7177.

Pasco County Customer Service is open until 7 p.m. Sunday and will be open 24 hours beginning Monday, October 7 at 7 a.m.

Call 727.847.2411 or chat with us online at MyPasco.net.

Follow Pasco County on social media for all storm-related updates.



Pasco County to Hold Emergency BCC Meeting

~~BCC to Consider Local State of Emergency~~

Media Release | October 5, 2024
Pasco County Media Relations & Communications

PASCO COUNTY, FL  —-  Pasco County Government will hold an emergency meeting Sunday, October 6, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. in the West Pasco Government Center Boardroom. Commissioners will consider whether to declare a Local State of Emergency ahead of Tropical Storm Milton.

To watch the live broadcast of the Emergency BCC Meeting:

The agenda for this meeting is published online: mypas.co/BCCAgenda

For more information about preparing for disasters – including how to sign up for emergency notifications through Alert Pasco – please visit PascoEmergencyManagement.com.



NPR City Council Special Meeting to Declare a Local State of Emergency

The New Port Richey Council will conduct a special meeting on Monday, October 7th at 8AM in the Council Chambers, City Hall, 5919 Main Street to declare a Local State of Emergency in anticipation of the impacts associated with Tropical Storm/Hurricane Milton.



Parking Permits and Waivers for New Port Richey City Residents

October 6, 2024
City of New Port Richey

The City will be issuing parking permits for city residents to park their vehicles in the City’s Parking Structure effective 10/7/24-10/11/24. The permits will be distributed in person only in the Development Department at City Hall beginning at 11AM on Monday, October 7th. Passes are limited to one per address. There are a limited number available and vehicles will ONLY be permitted to park on levels 2 and 3 of the structure. ONLY VEHICLES THAT HAVE BEEN ISSUED A PARKING PERMIT WILL BE ALLOWED TO PARK INSIDE THE PARKING STRUCTURE.

You will need to complete a RELEASE, WAIVER AND INDEMNIFICATION form before your permit will be issued. All permits are on a first come first served basis. All vehicles must be removed from the parking structure by 5 PM on 10/11/24.



Pasco County Sandbag Stations Available

~~Additional self-serve sandbag site opening~~

Media Release | October 5, 2024
Pasco Media Relations & Communications.

PASCO COUNTY, FL  —-  In anticipation of heavy rain moving through our area, Pasco County Government is reminding you that two sandbag stations are available 24/7 to help protect property in low-lying areas from potential flooding:

  • Magnolia Valley Golf Course

7223 Massachusetts Avenue | New Port Richey

  • Pasco County Public Works (C-Barn)

30908 Warder Road | San Antonio

Due to the potential for coastal and inland flooding, we’re also opening additional locations.  These sandbag sites will be open from sunrise to sunset Saturday, October 5, until further notice:

All sandbag locations are self-serve and open to Pasco County residents.  Sand and sandbags will be restocked daily, weather permitting.  Please bring a shovel and be prepared to fill your own sandbags.

For more information about preparing for disasters – including how to sign up for emergency notifications through Alert Pasco – please visit PascoEmergencyManagement.com.

City of Port Richey Sandbag Sites

The City urges all its residents to make every effort to prepare for this event. DO NOT WAIT. The City has a sandbag station at the Police Department and Public Works, 6333 Ridge Road, Port Richey and Utility crews are working diligently to pick up debris from residents’ homes.

Sandbags Available for New Port Richey City Residents

Due to the anticipated impacts associated with Tropical Storm/Hurricane Milton, sand and sandbags will be available for city residents at the Fleet Warehouse located at 6420 Pine Hill Rd, beginning Sunday, October 6th from 8AM until 4PM. This service is exclusively for City of New Port Richey residents. Residents must show proof of City residency and bring their own shovel, as this is a self-service station.




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