Cleanup Underway In Pasco County; Site Set Up To Report Damages

PASCO COUNTY, FL — Cleanup and recovery operations are underway in Pasco County in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian.

Pasco County has lifted all evacuation orders. The Pasco County Joint Information Center is now closed and all Pasco shelters have closed except the Mike Fasano Regional Hurricane Shelter for special needs residents.

Pasco County government offices and Pasco County Animal Services reopened Friday. Senior centers will reopen Monday, Oct. 3.

Public works crews are continuing to clear debris from roads and damage assessment teams are performing countywide inspections.

Trash collection resumed on Friday, and residents should put out trash bins on their regular pick-up days.

Tipping fees for storm debris are waived through Saturday, Oct. 8, at the following locations:

• West Pasco Resource Recovery Facility, 14606 Hays Road, Spring Hill (opens at noon.)
• East Pasco Transfer Station, 9626 Handcart Road, Dade City (Yard debris is limited to three bags per household.)

Two sandbag disposal sites are open to properly dispose of used sandbags:

• Magnolia Valley Golf Course, 7223 Massachusetts Ave., New Port Richey.
• Wesley Chapel District Park, 7727 Boyette Road, Wesley Chapel.
• The city of New Port Richey has opened a sandbag disposal site on Pine Hill Road.

Pasco County Government is offering an online tool to report storm damage and debris following Hurricane Ian. This is the fastest way to get help and schedule inspections with the county. Residents are encouraged to upload a photo.

This tool allows Pasco County to gather accurate community information to help the state of Florida and the Federal Emergency Management Agency determine if Pasco County has enough damages to seek federal financial assistance.

Note: Report downed power lines or power outages directly to power utilities.

Click on "Report Damage & Debris" to send information about the following nonemergency damages directly to assessment teams:

• Structural damage to homes and businesses.
• Storm debris, including downed trees and branches.
• Human needs, including food, water, clothing and shelter.

Residents can also report storm damage on the county's website., by downloading the MyPasco App in the App Store or on Google Play or by calling 727-847-2411.

For emergencies, call or text 911.