At 8:00 p.m., the center of Hurricane Elsa is moving toward the north at 10 mph (22 km/h), and this general motion is expected to continue through tonight. A turn toward the north-northeast is expected on Wednesday, followed by a faster northeastward motion by late…
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Pasco County To Open Hurricane Shelter Ahead Of Elsa
PASCO COUNTY, FL. – Pasco County is opening the Mike Fasano Regional Hurricane Shelter at 6:30 p.m. as a last resort for anyone wanting to leave their home ahead of Tropical Storm Elsa. If you do not want to ride out the storm at home,…
Read More Pasco County To Open Hurricane Shelter Ahead Of ElsaCitrus County Tropical Storm Elsa Update
CITRUS COUNTY, FL. – Sheriff Prendergast, along with the Emergency Management team, are closely monitoring Elsa. Citrus County is still under a Tropical Storm Warning as well as a Coastal Surge Warning. What to expect: Storm Surge of 3-5 feet. The West Side of the…
Read More Citrus County Tropical Storm Elsa UpdateCity of Pinellas Park Office Closures, Related Storm Updates
PINELLAS PARK, FL. – The City of Pinellas Park is monitoring Tropical Storm Elsa through its Emergency Operations Center. All City offices, the Barbara S. Ponce Library, and all recreations centers will be closed at 12:00 pm, Tuesday, July 6, 2021. All-City offices are expected…
Read More City of Pinellas Park Office Closures, Related Storm UpdatesPasco County Issues Local State of Emergency Ahead of Elsa
PASCO COUNTY, FL. – The Pasco Board of County Commissioners has issued a Local State of Emergency (LSE) for Pasco County ahead of Tropical Storm Elsa, which allows the County Administrator and Emergency Management Director to waive everyday procedures and do what they feel is…
Read More Pasco County Issues Local State of Emergency Ahead of ElsaHillsborough County Emergency Operations Center Partially Activated
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, FL. – Hillsborough County has partially activated its Emergency Operations Center in response to Tropical Storm Elsa. This allows County and partner agencies to better coordinate resources and operations. Hillsborough County is now under a tropical storm warning for the entire county and…
Read More Hillsborough County Emergency Operations Center Partially ActivatedVoluntary Evacuation For Portions Of Citrus County
CITRUS COUNTY, FL. – Tropical Storm Elsa is likely to impact Citrus County later this evening. The Emergency Management Center has issued a voluntary evacuation for the west side of US 19. Due to the potential for strong winds and local flooding, district offices and…
Read More Voluntary Evacuation For Portions Of Citrus CountyHillsborough County Tax Collector’s Offices To Close At 2 p.m., Ahead Of Tropical Storm Elsa
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, FL. – Hillsborough County Tax Collector offices will close at 2 p.m. on Tuesday as weather conditions are forecast to deteriorate with the approach of Tropical Storm Elsa. Hillsborough County is now under a hurricane watch. Although the center of Tropical Storm Elsa…
Read More Hillsborough County Tax Collector’s Offices To Close At 2 p.m., Ahead Of Tropical Storm ElsaSandbag Sites Available For Pinellas Park Residents While Weather Permits
PINELLAS COUNTY, FL. – The City of Pinellas Park’s self-service sandbag sites for residents only are open today. “We have also opened a premade sandbag site for those residents who need assistance. Residents can get up to 10 sandbags each,” said the City Of Pinellas…
Read More Sandbag Sites Available For Pinellas Park Residents While Weather PermitsFlorida Gas Prices Average Above $3 per Gallon, First Time Since 2014
Florida gas prices set a new 2021 high today. The state average is now $3.01 per gallon, the most expensive daily average price since October 2014. On average, Florida drivers are now paying 7 cents per gallon more than a week ago and 15 cents less than…
Read More Florida Gas Prices Average Above $3 per Gallon, First Time Since 2014