Pasco County Issues Local State of Emergency

Pasco County Issues Local State of Emergency
~~Hurricane Dorian expected to bring heavy rain; high winds~~

PASCO COUNTY, FL ---- The Pasco Board of County Commissioners has issued a Local State of Emergency for Pasco County ahead of Hurricane Dorian.

The declaration 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. This includes: ordering evacuations, performing public work, making emergency purchases, renting equipment, hiring workers, using volunteers, etc.

The Local State of Emergency will be in effect for 7 days or until rescinded by the County Administrator if it’s no longer needed.

Anyone needing assistance should contact Pasco County Customer Service at 727.847.2411. If you have an emergency, please call 9-1-1.

For more information about preparing for disasters – including how to sign up for emergency notifications through Alert Pasco – please visit the Pasco County Division of Emergency Management website at: pascoemergencymanagement.com.