Sandbag Stations Open In Pasco County Ahead Of Subtropical Storm

PASCO COUNTY, FL — The Pasco Board of County Commissioners is expected to issue a local state of emergency on Nov. 9 for Pasco County, ahead of Subtropical Storm Nicole.

This allows the county administrator and emergency management director to waive everyday procedures and do what they feel is necessary to ensure the health, safety and welfare of the community.

Pasco County Emergency Management is closely monitoring the storm and is encouraging residents to be prepared for the possibility of strong winds and heavy rain in the next few days, especially in the eastern part of Pasco County, as the system makes its way across Florida.

• Secure loose items around your home and yard: lawn chairs, umbrellas, trash cans, etc.
• Sign up for Alert Pasco and download the MyPasco App for county updates
• Monitor the website MyPasco.net and Pasco's social media platforms for county updates

Pasco County has two sandbag stations to help residents protect their property from potential flooding:

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

Sandbag sites are self-serve and open 24/7 to Pasco County residents. Sandbags are provided, but residents must bring their own shovels to fill the bags. Crews will restock sand daily.

Dade City is also providing sand and bags through Wednesday, Nov. 9 at noon at the former Dade City Police Department building, 38042 Pasco Ave., Dade City

Pasco County is not issuing any evacuation orders or opening shelters at this time. Residents who live in a home susceptible to high winds should consider staying with family, friends or at a local hotel.