Updated September 26, 2024.
- Evacuate or Shelter in Place
- Pasco County Closures and Openings After the Storm
- DOH Flood Safety Tips
- State of Emergency | Evacuation Orders
- Emergency Shelters Open
Pasco County EOC Update
~~Evacuate or Shelter in Place ~~
PASCO COUNTY, FL —- Time is running out to get to higher ground ahead of Hurricane Helene. If you live in evacuation Zone A – you’re under a mandatory evacuation order, and it’s time to leave. It is not safe to stay in homes along Pasco’s coastline, which is expecting extremely dangerous storm surge starting Thursday morning. Pasco County is also expecting hurricane-force winds and heavy rain, and everyone living in Zones B and C should consider evacuating, as well.
To find your evacuation zone, just enter your address into our interactive map: mypas.co/Map.
Please take these evacuation orders seriously. If you can’t stay further inland with family or friends or at a hotel, Pasco County has six shelters available – and they’re all pet-friendly. Find a shelter near you at MyPasco.net.
As weather conditions are expected to deteriorate, we ask that you stay off the roads. Plan to be in a safe place to ride out the storm by the morning. Emergency crews might not be able to respond immediately to calls for help if wind or high water make driving too dangerous to be on the roads.
Pasco County is closing sandbag sites on Thursday (9/26) at 8 a.m.
Pasco County Government offices will be closed Thursday (9/26) and Friday (9/27); however, our Customer Service Center is answering calls 24 hours a day at 727-847-2411.
Pasco County updates are available on MyPasco.net and on our social media platforms.
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Pasco County Government Closures
~~Offices to close Thursday, September 26~~
PASCO COUNTY, FL —- Pasco County Government offices will be closed Thursday, September 26, as we anticipate deteriorating weather conditions associated with Hurricane Helene. Please also note the following service interruptions:
- GoPasco bus services will be running and offering free rides to Pasco shelters beginning at 2 p.m. Wednesday, September 25; however, you should expect delays due to high demand. Please monitor our social media pages for updates, as bus services could be suspended based on weather conditions.
- Senior Services will not be providing meal delivery or congregate meal service until further notice.
- Parks, Recreation, and Natural Resources is closing parks and boat ramps beginning at 5 p.m. Wednesday, September 25, until further notice.
- Animal Services will reopen at 12 p.m. Saturday, September 28. (Animal Control Officers will be available for emergency response only, as weather permits.)
Follow Pasco County on social media for the latest county updates on Hurricane Helene. Please contact Pasco County Customer Service with questions or concerns. Call 727.847.2411 or chat with us online at MyPasco.net.
DOH-Pasco Offices Close in Response to
Severe Weather Impacts
Pasco County Fla. — All Florida Department of Health in Pasco County (DOH-Pasco) offices
will be closed on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, in response to severe weather impacts.
Offices will remain closed until further notice.
Additional Resources
The State Assistance Information Line (SAIL) is a toll-free hotline activated at the time of an
emergency to provide an additional resource for those in Florida to receive accurate and up-todate information regarding an emergency or disaster situation impacting the State of Florida.
SAIL hotline: 800-342-3557.
For further assistance and information regarding severe weather impacts, including shelter
information and disaster preparedness tips, visit the Division of Emergency Management
website or Pasco County’s local emergency management website.
For medical emergencies that need immediate assistance, call 911.
DOH-Pasco Urges Residents to Follow Flood
Safety Tips
Media Release | September 25, 2024
DOH Pasco
Pasco County, Fla. — The Florida Department of Health in Pasco County (DOH-Pasco) urges
residents to be aware of the health risks associated with flooding. Skin contact with flood waters
does not, by itself, pose a serious health risk. However, health hazards are a concern when
waters are or become contaminated with bacteria or contain dangerous debris.
DOH-Pasco recommends the following to prevent illness or injury from flood waters:
- Basic hygiene is critical. If you are under a boil water notice, use commercially bottled
water for mixing baby formula. Wash your hands with soap and either disinfected or
boiled and cooled water, especially before preparing or eating food, after toilet use, after
handling a soiled diaper, after participating in flood cleanup activities, and after handling
objects contaminated with flood water or sewage. - Avoid eating for drinking anything that has been contaminated with flood waters.
- Avoid contact with flood waters, especially if you have open cuts or sores.
- If you have any open cuts or sores and come in contact with flood waters, wash the area
well with soap to prevent infection. If a wound develops redness, swelling, or drainage,
seek immediate medical attention. - Residents who sustain lacerations and/or puncture wounds are encouraged to contact
their primary health care provider to make sure they are current on their tetanus vaccine
and possibly get a booster.
If on a septic system and your plumbing is functioning slowly: - Converse water as much as possible; the less water used, the less sewage the septic
tank must process. Minimize use of your washing machine. - Do not have the septic tank pumped. Exceptionally high-water tables might crush a
septic tank that was pumped dry. If the basic problem is high ground water, pumping the
tank does nothing to solve that problem.
If your well is flooded: - Heavy rainfall may have made your well water unsafe to drink. If you are unsure about
the impact of flooding on your well water, use bottled water or boil water for drinking,
making ice, teeth brushing, and washing any areas of the skin that have been cut or
injured. - If your well is affected by flood waters, there may be disease-causing organisms in your
water making it unsafe to drink. - For additional questions regarding well water testing, contact DOH-Pasco
Environmental Public Health at 727-841-4425 option 3.
Pasco County Issues Local State of Emergency; Evacuations
~~Tropical Storm Helene expected to bring storm surge, heavy rain, high winds~~
Media Release | September 24, 2024
PASCO COUNTY, FL —- The Pasco Board of County Commissioners has issued a Local State of Emergency for Pasco County ahead of Tropical Storm Helene. This allows the County Administrator and Emergency Management Director to waive everyday procedures and do what they believe is necessary to ensure the health, safety and welfare of our community.
Mandatory evacuations will go into effect Wednesday, September 25, at 9:00 a.m. for the following:
- Evacuation Zone A
- Everyone living in a manufactured home, mobile home or RV anywhere in Pasco
- Everyone in low-lying areas or areas prone to flooding
- Everyone in an area ordered evacuated by local authorities due to life-safety hazards
Voluntary evacuations will go into effect Wednesday, September 25, at 9:00 a.m. for the following:
- Evacuation Zones B and C
- Everyone registered with Pasco as a Special Needs Resident
- Everyone who would be vulnerable in the event of a power loss
Know your evacuation zone. Please click HERE to enter your street address on our interactive map: mypas.co/Map.
Pasco County is also opening shelters Wednesday, September 25 for anyone who needs to leave their home ahead of the storm and has nowhere else to stay. To see a full list of shelters, visit MyPasco.net.
Pasco County’s Customer Service Center is open until 5 p.m. Tuesday and will be open 24 hours beginning Wednesday at 7 a.m. Call 727.847.2411 or chat with us online at MyPasco.net.
Call 911 if you need emergency assistance.
Pasco County is posting storm updates on our social media pages and our website: MyPasco.net.
Condado de Pasco Emite Estado Local de Emergencia; Evacuaciones
~~ Se espera que la tormenta tropical Helene traiga marejadas ciclónicas, lluvias intensas y fuertes vientos~~
CONDADO DE PASCO, FL—- La Junta de Comisionados del Condado de Pasco ha emitido un Estado Local de Emergencia para el Condado de Pasco antes de la llegada de la tormenta tropical Helene. Esto permite al Administrador del Condado y al Director de Manejo de Emergencias prescindir de los procedimientos habituales y tomar las medidas que consideren necesarias para garantizar la salud, seguridad y bienestar de nuestra comunidad.
Las evacuaciones obligatorias entrarán en efecto el Miércoles 25 de Septiembre a las 9:00 a.m. para las siguientes áreas:
- Zona de evacuación A
- Todos los que vivan en una casa prefabricada, casa móvil o RV en cualquier parte del Condado de Pasco
- Todos los que vivan en áreas bajas o áreas propensas a inundaciones
- Todos aquellos en un área ordenada para ser evacuada por las autoridades locales debido a riesgos para la vida
Las evacuaciones voluntarias entrarán en efecto el Miércoles 25 de Septiembre a las 9:00 a.m. para las siguientes áreas:
- Zonas de evacuación B y C
- Todos los que estén registrados con Pasco como residentes con necesidades especiales
- Todos aquellos que serían vulnerables en caso de pérdida de energía
Conozca su zona de evacuación. Haga clic AQUÍ para ingresar su dirección en nuestro mapa interactivo: MyPas.co/Map.
El Condado de Pasco también abrirá refugios el Miércoles 25 de Septiembre para cualquier persona que necesite dejar su hogar antes de la tormenta y no tenga otro lugar donde quedarse. Para ver la lista completa de refugios, visite. MyPasco.net
El Centro de Atención al Cliente del Condado de Pasco estará abierto hasta las 5 p.m. el Martes y abrirá las 24 horas a partir del Miércoles a las 7 a.m. Llame al 727.847.2411 o inicie un chat con nosotros en línea en MyPasco.net.
Llame al 911 si necesita asistencia de emergencia.
El Condado de Pasco está publicando actualizaciones sobre la tormenta en nuestras páginas de redes sociales y en nuestro sitio web: MyPasco.net
Pasco County to Open Shelters Ahead of Helene
~~Shelters to open Wednesday, September 25~~
PASCO COUNTY, FL —- Pasco County is opening hurricane shelters for anyone who needs to leave their home ahead of Tropical Storm Helene and has nowhere else to stay. All shelters are accepting family pets.
The following shelters will open Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at 4 p.m.:
- 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
The following Special Needs Only shelter will open Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at 9 a.m.:
- Fasano Regional Hurricane Center, 11611 Denton Avenue, Hudson
Please plan to stay with family, friends or neighbors, if possible. If that’s not an option, please self-evacuate directly to an open shelter.
GoPasco (Public Transportation) bus services will be running regular routes and offering free rides to Pasco shelters starting at 2 p.m. Wednesday, until weather conditions deteriorate.
Learn more about what to bring if you’re sheltering with your pet: mypas.co/PetHurricanePrep
Visit MyPasco.net and follow Pasco County on social media for the latest county updates on Tropical Storm Helene.
El Condado de Pasco abrirá albergues antes de la llegada de Helene
~~ Los albergues abrirán el Miércoles 25 de Septiembre~~
CONDADO DE PASCO, FL—- El Condado de Pasco estará abriendo albergues para huracanes para cualquier persona que necesite refugio antes de la llegada de la Tormenta Tropical Helene y no tenga otro lugar donde quedarse. Todos los refugios aceptan mascotas.
Los siguientes albergues abrirán el Miércoles 25 de Septiembre de 2024 a las 4 p.m.:
- Centennial Middle School, 38505 Centennial Road, Dade City
- Fivay High School, 12115 Chicago Avenue, Hudson
- Wiregrass Ranch High School, 2909 Mansfield Boulevard, Wesley Chapel
- River Ridge Middle and High Schools, 11646 Town Center Road, New Port Richey
- Sunlake High School, 3023 Sunlake Boulevard, Land O’ Lakes
El albergue para personas con necesidades especiales abrirá el Miércoles 25 de Septiembre de 2024 a las 9 a.m.:
- Fasano Regional Hurricane Center, 11611 Denton Avenue, Hudson
Por favor, planee quedarse con familiares, amigos o vecinos, si es posible. Si eso no es una opción, evacúe directamente por su cuenta a un albergue que se encuentre abierto.
Los servicios de autobuses de GoPasco (Transporte Público) estarán operando y ofreciendo viajes gratuitos a los albergues de Pasco hasta que las condiciones climáticas empeoren.
Conozca más sobre qué debe llevar si busca refugio con una mascota: mypas.co/PetHurricanePrep
Visite MyPasco.net y siga al Condado de Pasco en redes sociales para las últimas actualizaciones del condado sobre la Tormenta Tropical Helene.
