Tropical Storm Laura: Pasco Opens Additional Sandbag Stations

PASCO COUNTY, FL — With Tropical Storm Laura expected to bring heavy rainfall to Florida’s west coast early next week, Pasco County has opened additional sandbag stations to help residents protect their property from potential flooding.

Sand and sandbags are available 24 hours a day. Residents should bring their own shovels:

• Pasco County Public Works (C-Barn): 30908 Warder Road, San Antonio

• Magnolia Valley Golf Course: 7223 Massachusetts Ave., New Port Richey

• Pasco Fire Rescue Station 17: 2951 Seven Springs Blvd., New Port Richey

• Veterans Memorial Park: 14333 Hicks Road, Hudson

• Moon Lake Park: 8985 Lake Dr., New Port Richey

Pasco County’s Department of Emergency Management is closely monitoring Tropical Storm Laura and is reminding resident to prepare now for the possibility of storm surge, heavy rain and flooding beginning early next week.

To watch a Pasco County video explaining how to properly fill and place sandbags, click here.

To reduce the amount of water accumulating in flood-prone areas from recent rains, Pasco County Public Works is deploying pumps throughout the county ahead of this potential tropical weather. If you live in a low-lying area, monitor the storm’s path closely and consider evacuating, if necessary, and avoid all flood waters.

Now is the time to double-check your Disaster Kit, and make sure you know your evacuation zone, which you can find in the Pasco County Disaster Preparedness Guide.

Download the MyPasco App and sign up for Alert Pasco to receive important Pasco County updates. If you have questions or concerns, contact Pasco County Customer Service at 727-847-2411.