Pasco Opens Self-Serve Sandbag Sites Ahead Of Hurricane Elsa

PASCO COUNTY, FL — The Pasco County Department of Emergency Management is closely monitoring Hurricane Elsa as it approaches Florida.

The National Weather Service indicates Elsa could bring strong winds and heavy rain to Pasco County early next week.

Four sandbag locations are open in Pasco County until further notice:

• W.H. Jack Mitchell, Jr., Park: 4825 Little Road, New Port Richey
• Veterans Memorial Park: 14333 Hicks Road, Hudson
• 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 you must bring your own shovels to fill the bags. Crews will restock sand piles between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.

Pasco County should prepare for the possibility of severe weather:

• Secure loose items around your home and yard (lawn chairs, umbrellas, trash cans, etc.).
• Have a plan for accommodations if you have to evacuate.
• Pack your disaster kit (food, water, medications, batteries, flashlights, etc.).
• Sign up for Alert Pasco or download the MyPasco App on Google Play or the App Store.
• Know your Evacuation Zone by clicking here.
• Download the 2021 Pasco County Disaster Preparedness Guide.
• Monitor local media and weather outlets for storm updates.

Pasco County Customer Service is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call 727-847-2411 with any questions or concerns.