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All Pasco County Library branches will be closed on Monday, September 2 in observance of Labor Day. Regular library hours will resume Tuesday, September 3. Thank you!

All Pasco County Library branches will be closed on Thursday, July 4, and Friday, July 5, in observance of Independence Day. Regular library hours will resume Saturday, July 6. Thank you!

Adventure begins at your Pasco County Library ☀️ Summer Reading starts today! All summer, readers of all ages can log reading minutes and visit their favorite library for special events. Learn more and sign up at bit.ly/PascoSRC2024

Library Computers Unavailable: Due to a temporary internet provider issue, our public library computers are currently without internet. Please use our free Wi-Fi network with your personal devices while we work to resolve the issue. Thank you for your patience!

All Pasco County Library branches will be closed on Monday, February 19 in observance of County Staff Development Day. Regular library hours will resume Tuesday, February 20. Thank you!

All Pasco County Library branches be closed on Friday, December 29 through Monday, January 1 in observance of New Year’s holiday. Regular library hours will resume Tuesday, January 2. Thank you!

All Pasco County Library branches be closed on Saturday, December 23 through Monday, December 25 in observance of Christmas. Regular library hours will resume Tuesday, December 26. Thank you!

All Pasco County Library branches will be closed on Thursday, November 23 and Friday, November 24 in observance of Thanksgiving. Regular library hours will resume Saturday, November 25. Thank you!

All Pasco County Library branches will be closed Saturday, November 11 in observance of Veterans Day. Regular library hours will resume Monday, November 13. Thank you!

It's National Friends of the Library Week! ❤️📚 We'd like to thank all of our Friends groups for their outstanding dedication. These amazing volunteers are what helps make our library system so great. Interested in becoming a Friend of the Library? Visit your local branch or bit.ly/PascoLibraryFriends.

All Pasco County Library branches will be closed on Monday, October 9 in observance of County Staff Development Day. Regular library hours will resume Tuesday, October 10. Thank you!

Don’t “leaf” the library without a library card 🍁 Enjoy more with a library card such as eBooks, audiobooks, hotspots, adaptive toys, museum passes, movies, and much more! Sign up today at your nearest Pasco County library branch or by visiting pascolibraries.org.

GOVERNMENT OFFICES OPEN! Pasco County Government services will resume regular business hours Thursday, August 31. Animal Services will reopen Friday, September 1. Details on all updates at MyPasco.net.

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Was your house damaged during ? is offering an online tool to report storm damage. This is the fastest way to schedule inspections with the county. We encourage you to upload a photo of your non-emergency damages directly to our assessment teams: mypas.co/ReportDamage. If you have an emergency or you see downed power lines, please call 911. For more information: mypas.co/DamageToolInformation

UPDATE: As flooding subsides west of U.S. 19 and rescue missions wrap up, here is the latest from Pasco:
• All evacuation orders have been lifted.
• Pasco Fire Rescue carried out 85 rescue missions, saving at least 150 people from floodwaters.
o Ages ranging from 9 days to 90 years old.

• Pasco County’s EOC will be operating at a modified Level 2, beginning at 7 p.m. Wednesday.
• All Pasco shelters are closed, except for the Fasano Regional Hurricane Center in Hudson which is open to special needs and displaced residents only.
o 350 people stayed in Pasco shelters, with 170 pets.
• Pasco County’s Report Damage Tool is live! Report any damage to your home directly to our assessment teams: mypas.co/ReportDamage
• Pasco County Government services will resume Thursday, Aug. 31.
o Animal Services will reopen Friday, September 1.
• GoPasco County Public Transportation services will resume Thursday, Aug. 31, except in some areas west of U.S. 19.
o Rides will be free Thursday; regular fares will resume Friday.
o GoPasco provided rides to shelters for about 180 people.
• Pasco County’s Customer Service Center will be open Wednesday until 11 p.m.
o Call Customer Service with questions or concerns at 727.847.2411 or chat with us online at MyPasco.net.

PASCO COUNTY UPDATES: Rescue, recovery and clean-up operations are underway in as slowly moves out of our area.

• Emergency crews are responding to 911 calls and performing water rescues.
• All East Pasco shelters are closed. The following West Pasco shelters remain open:

o Fasano Regional Hurricane Center, 11611 Denton Avenue, Hudson
o Fivay High School, 12115 Chicago Avenue, Hudson
o River Ridge Middle and High Schools, 11646 Town Center Road, New Port Richey

• Pasco County Government Offices are closed today and will reopen Thursday, Aug. 31.
o Animal Services will reopen Friday, September 1.
• GoPasco County Public Transportation services will resume Thursday, Aug. 31, as road conditions allow. Rides will be free all day Thursday, and regular fares will resume Friday.
• Public Works crews are clearing debris from roadways.
• Drivers – please treat intersections without working traffic lights as a four-way stop.
• Damage assessment teams are performing countywide inspections.
• Most private haulers will resume trash collection on passable streets Thursday, Aug. 31. Place bins out on regular collection day.
• Two sandbag disposal sites are open to properly dispose of used sandbags:

o Magnolia Valley Golf Course, 7223 Massachusetts Avenue, New Port Richey
o Pasco County Public Works (C-Barn), 30908 Warder Road, San Antonio

Call Customer Service with questions or concerns at 727.847.2411 or chat with us online at MyPasco.net.

officials are urging you to SHELTER IN PLACE. Stay home, stay in your shelter and stay off the roads.

Storm surge and tropical storm force winds will continue to impact us through Wednesday afternoon. THIS IS NOT THE TIME TO VENTURE OUTSIDE unless your home is flooding and you need to get to safety.

If your home is flooding, please turn off the power, call 911, and emergency crews will respond as quickly as we can.

Our 911 center is receiving numerous calls about flooding. Our first responders are rescuing people from flooded homes and from cars trapped in flooded streets. Staying out of harm’s way is the best way to protect yourself and your community.

Key Information:

• Stay Indoors – away from windows and doors. Seek shelter in the innermost part of your home, preferably a small, windowless room, until the severe weather threat has passed.

• Avoid Unnecessary Travel unless absolutely necessary. Roads may be flooded or blocked by downed trees, debris or power lines.

• Stay Informed – monitor a battery-powered or hand-crank weather radio, local news outlets and official Pasco County social media channels for the latest information.

• Emergency Calls – if your life is in danger, call or text 911.

• For general information and questions, call Pasco Customer Service at 727-847-2411.

Pasco County is coordinating response efforts with local, state and federal agencies. Your safety is our top priority, and we strongly advise following these guidelines to protect yourself, your family and your neighbors until the dangerous weather has passed.

REMINDER: Public Transportation (GoPasco) has suspended bus service Wednesday, 08/30, for the safety of our riders. We plan to resume regular service, Thursday, 08/31.

’s Customer Service Center is answering calls 24/7 during . Call 727.847.2411 if you have concerns. Pasco County updates are available at MyPasco.net

REMINDER: Government offices will be closed to the public Wednesday, August 30, as we expect weather conditions to get worse. Government offices are slated to re-open Thursday, August 31. Please monitor MyPasco.net and our social media pages for updates.

EVACUATE OR SHELTER IN PLACE: Those living in Zone A are under a mandatory evacuation. It’s not safe to stay in homes along ’s coastline, which is expecting life-threatening storm surge Tuesday night into Wednesday.

Everyone is advised to stay off the roads.

Emergency crews may not be able to respond immediately to calls for help if wind speeds become too dangerous to be on the roads.

If you can’t stay farther 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.

SANDBAG ALERT! As weather conditions deteriorate, will stock all sandbag locations one final time before 7 p.m. After that, sand will be available while supplies last. Please be prepared to bring your own bags and shovel.

is issuing a mandatory evacuation for certain areas of Pasco County and voluntary evacuations for other areas as heads toward the Gulf Coast. Life-threatening storm surge and hurricane force winds are expected to impact Pasco County later this week.

You MUST evacuate if one or more of the following applies to you:
• You live in Evacuation Zone A
• You live in a manufactured home, mobile home or RV anywhere in Pasco
• You live in a low-lying area or an area prone to flooding
• You live in a structure that historically has experienced flooding during heavy rainfall
• You’re in an area ordered evacuated by local authorities due to life-safety hazards
You SHOULD evacuate if one or more of the following applies to you:
• You live in Evacuation Zones B or C
• You’re registered with Pasco as a Special Needs Resident
• You would be vulnerable in the event of a power loss

Know your evacuation zone. To see our interactive map and enter your street address, please visit: mypas.co/Map.
Please consider riding out the storm with family or friends. If that’s not an option, you can evacuate directly to a Pasco County Shelter. Shelters will open Tuesday, August 29, at 8:00 a.m.
Pasco County will release a list of open shelters Monday.

To find the shelter closest to you, click here once shelters open: mypas.co/Map. If you decide to stay in a shelter, please bring your ID, money and any medicine you might need.
All storm-related information and updates are available on MyPasco.net.

SHELTERS OPEN AT 8 A.M.
Headed to a shelter? Don’t forget to pack your shelter kit essentials. Food, water, chargers, extra clothing/shoes, flashlights, medications, bedding, and important documents are some of the recommended items. To find the shelter closest to you, visit MyPasco.net and check out our interactive map.

KNOW YOUR ZONE!
Mandatory and voluntary evacuations have been issued in for . If you’re uncertain what zone you live in, or whether your situation requires evacuation, visit the interactive map on MyPasco.net. You can type in your address to find out what zone you’re in, locate the closest shelters, and get information about Pasco sandbag sites. Detailed evacuation info: mypas.co/44o2SuQ

has issued a Local State of Emergency ahead of to ensure the health, safety and welfare of the community. If you need assistance, contact Pasco County Customer Service at 727-847-2411. If you have an emergency, call 9-1-1.