County declares mandatory evacuation to start Tuesday morning
WEB16 hours ago · The PIC phone lines at 352-754-4083 will be open until 7 p.m. Tuesday, and will reopen on Wednesday morning. “No doubt this is a serious storm,” said County Commissioner Jerry Campbell, recommending that people not panic, don’t procrastinate and wait until the last minute to figure out what to …
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WEB2 days ago · Planning and Zoning Board recommends density increase. PORT RICHEY — The Planning and Zoning Board on Sept. 17 approved language that would amend the city’s Comprehensive Land Use Plan. The change would create the Cotee River Landing US 19 Corridor category for future use development that …
County declares mandatory evacuation to start Tuesday morning
WEB1 day ago · Residents seeking safe shelter are encouraged to leave starting at 8 a.m. Tuesday and arrive at their planned location by noon on Wednesday, Oct. 9. “Mandatory evacuations have been issued for all areas west of U.S. 19, which includes evacuation zones A, B, and C. All residents living in coastal and low-lying areas, as well as manufactured ...
County opens two additional shelters as hurricane approaches
WEB1 day ago · HERNANDO COUNTY – On Tuesday morning at 8 a.m., the county will open three shelters for those who need refuge from Hurricane Milton, the county announced Monday afternoon, Oct. 7. In addition to the previously announced shelter at Challenger K-8 at 13400 Elgin Blvd., in Spring Hill, for special needs, general population and pets, the ...
County declares emergency as Milton strengthens, approaches
WEB2 days ago · The county could start feeling the wind effects of Hurricane Milton as early as Tuesday night and likely Wednesday morning. It could drop five to eight inches of rain, depending on where the center makes landfall. The landfall sites range from Sarasota to the Big Bend area. The Emergency Operations Center will go to Level 1 …
Airbnb offers shelter from the storm | News | suncoastnews.com
WEB18 hours ago · Airbnb.org, the nonprofit arm of the short-term hospitality company, is providing vouchers for free stays at local Airbnbs for people who were displaced by Hurricane Helene.. The average voucher covers a stay of 10 to 14 days, depending on what is available in each area. The stays are made possible by a combination of some local hosts lowering their rates, donations from partner agencies and ...
DeSantis declares emergency in 35 counties including Hernando
WEB3 days ago · The county is opening sandbag stations on Sunday, Oct. 6, as Tropical Storm Milton has formed in the Gulf of Mexico and appears to be headed toward Florida. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency in 35 Florida counties – including Hernando and Pasco – on Saturday afternoon as the …
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WEB4 days ago · Port Richey, FL (34668) Today. Cloudy. Slight chance of a rain shower. Low 74F. Winds light and variable..
It’s time to evacuate – now, county’s emergency chief says
WEBSep 25, 2024 · BROOKSVILLE – If you live west of U.S. 19 and near the coast, you’re running out of time to get moving. County Emergency Manager David DeCarlo said at the 6 p.m. press conference at the Sheriff’s Emergency Operations Center that new estimates of an eight- to 12-foot storm surge for Hernando County’s coastal and low-lying areas could leave an entire single-story home under water.
Port Richey to transition to county dispatch - News
WEBJul 29, 2024 · Council also sets new tentative millage rate at 7.53 mills. PORT RICHEY — Over the next six months, the city will be transitioning its emergency dispatch — for police, fire and medical emergencies — to Pasco County. The City Council approved the change at its regular meeting July 9. City Manager Matthew Coppler told the Suncoast News the ...