PASCO COUNTY, Fla. – The Pasco Sheriff’s Office is actively monitoring the progression of Hurricane Helene, with Pasco County currently under a Hurricane Warning.
Alongside the latest updates from the National Hurricane Center, the Sheriff’s Office is providing critical information about shelter and sandbag locations to help residents prepare.
Read :AccuWeather Warns Florida Hurricane Helene Could Grow To Catastrophic Category 4 Storm
Shelters are Opening Their Doors
Starting today, Wednesday, September 25th, at 4 p.m., several shelters will be available for those needing a safe haven: Centennial Middle School in Dade City, Fivay High School in Hudson, Wiregrass Ranch High School in Wesley Chapel (catering to both special needs and the general population), River Ridge Middle and High Schools in New Port Richey, and Sunlake High School in Land O’ Lakes.
Specialized Shelter for Special Needs
Additionally, a dedicated Special Needs shelter will open earlier today, at 9 a.m., at the Fasano Regional Hurricane Center in Hudson.
Read: Tampa International Airport To Close Ahead Of Hurricane Helene
Sandbags Available for Flood Protection
Several locations throughout the county are providing sandbags for residents to protect their property from potential flooding. These include Magnolia Valley Golf Course (open 24/7) in New Port Richey, Pasco County Public Works C-Barn (also open 24/7) in San Antonio, Veterans Memorial Park (open sunrise to sunset) in Hudson, Fire Station-29 (open sunrise to sunset) in Zephryhills, Heritage Park (open sunrise to sunset) in Land O’ Lakes, the former Dade City Police Department building (open sunrise to sunset), and the Holiday Site.
Shelters Opening Wednesday, September 25th at 4 p.m.:
- Centennial Middle School, Dade City
- Fivay High School, Hudson
- Wiregrass Ranch High School, Wesley Chapel (Special Needs & General Population)
- River Ridge Middle and High Schools, New Port Richey
- Sunlake High School, Land O’ Lakes
Special Needs Shelter Opening Wednesday, September 25th at 9 a.m.:
- Fasano Regional Hurricane Center, Hudson
Sandbag Locations:
- Magnolia Valley Golf Course (Open 24/7), New Port Richey
- Pasco County Public Works C-Barn (Open 24/7), San Antonio
- Veterans Memorial Park (Sunrise to Sunset), Hudson
- Fire Station-29 (Sunrise to Sunset), Zephryhills
- Heritage Park (Sunrise to Sunset), Land O’ Lakes
- Former Dade City Police Department building (Sunrise to Sunset), Dade City
- Holiday Site, Holiday
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