LAST CALL for #PascoCounty #Irma debris pick-up! *Requests can be made online or via the MyPasco App If you'd like Pasco County to pick up your storm-related debris, please submit your request today (Friday, October 6, 2017). Requests can be made directly through Pasco County’s website: www.pascocountyfl.net or via the MyPasco app. You can also drop off storm debris at the following locations: - East Pasco Transfer Station, 9626 Handcart Rd, Dade City - West Pasco Resource Recovery, 14606 Hays Rd, Spring Hill Click here for more info: http://ow.ly/jHHQ30fHaLJ

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*Pasco County Irma-related debris removal map now available *Interactive map shows real-time updates of debris removal progress: http://arcg.is/2wSHdN5 #PascoCounty has a new, interactive tool for you to track Hurricane Irma-related storm debris removal. The map is available on Pasco County’s website: www.pascocountyfl.net or by clicking this link: http://arcg.is/2wSHdN5. The county is divided into debris removal sections (4 square miles each). Yellow boxes indicate the areas crews are working in. Clicking on the yellow boxes will also show how much debris has been collected from that particular area. Crews are working 12 hours a day, seven days a week and will continue to do so until all storm-related debris is collected. Note: crews began work in the most heavily-damaged areas, where there were immediate life-safety issues. If you haven’t already done so, you can register for storm-related debris pick-up on Pasco County’s website or directly through the MyPasco App.

*FEMA to attend town hall-style meeting for Pasco residents impacted by Hurricane Irma *Monday, 9.25.2017 in New Port Richey from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Representatives from #PascoCounty Emergency Management and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) are hosting a town hall-style meeting on Monday, September 25, 2017, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., in the first-floor boardroom of the West Pasco Government Center, 8731 Citizens Drive, New Port Richey, Florida, 34654. All Pasco County residents impacted by Hurricane Irma are invited to attend and ask questions of FEMA, Pasco County Emergency Management representatives and disaster relief program experts. FEMA will explain their Individual Assistance program for hurricane recovery and residents will be able to register for assistance at the event.

#PascoCounty residents can drop off #Irma storm-related debris at solid waste facilities or register for pick-up here- ow.ly/kUbj30ffjoA or through the MyPasco app. The County is picking up loose, storm-related debris that is left in the right-of-way. *Pasco County will only pick up items that were damaged in the storm. DEBRIS DROP-OFF LOCATIONS: East Pasco Transfer Station, 9626 Handcart Rd, Dade City West Pasco Resource Recovery, 14606 Hays Rd, Spring Hill Both locations are open Monday through Saturday, from 7 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. They will also be open this Sunday, September 24, 2017 from 7 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Fees for storm debris will continue to be waived until further notice. Fees many be charged for items other than storm debris.

#PascoCounty donation sites for #Irma will close Monday, 9/25/17. Pasco County Government will continue to accept donations to assist those affected by Hurricane Irma through Sunday, September 24, 2017, with reduced operating hours through the weekend. Donated items can be dropped off at Suncoast Crossing Plaza: Pasco County Staging Area 16400 State Road 54 Odessa, FL 33556 Operating hours for the next three days are as follows: Friday, September 22 – 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, September 23 – 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, September 24 – Noon to 6 p.m. The most-needed items at this time are canned goods, preferably with pop-tops. Click HERE for a printable flyer of other suggested donation items: http://bit.ly/2fow5Qw. Pasco County Customer Service is open Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Please call 727.847.2411 with any questions or concerns about helping Irma victims. Residents who would like to donate disaster relief supplies after Sunday, September 24 should contact a local nonprofit agency that is accepting hurricane relief donations.

Reminder: Please be patient as #PascoCounty Trash haulers make extra runs to collect more trash in wake of #Irma. If your containers are not picked up, please place them out on the next scheduled day, or leave them out until your hauler can collect them. Check out our homepage for more information- http://pascocountyfl.net/

*PARKS UPDATE as of 9:00am on 9/22/17 A majority of parks are now open but some sites have limitations. Please call them in advance to confirm what is open. Due to Hurricane #Irma the following #PascoCounty parks will be closed until further notice: - Moon Lake Boat ramp and playground - Key Vista Nature Park For any questions or concerns, please call the Pasco County Parks, Recreation, and Natural Resources Department Administrative Office at 813.929.2760. Please visit www.pascocountyfl.net/parks to find the contact information for your local park.

*FEMA Workers Going Door-to-Door in Pasco County *Register for Disaster Assistance Pasco County Emergency Management wants to remind residents that Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) workers are canvassing Pasco County neighborhoods to encourage citizens to sign up for federal assistance. FEMA staff are wearing official identification and will provide contact information for verification. Residents should keep in mind that Federal, State and County government employees will not approach you in your home for cash payments. There is no fee to apply for or to receive disaster assistance from FEMA, the U.S. Small Business Administration or the State of Florida. To register for disaster assistance online, please visit: www.disasterassistance.gov. To register by phone, call: 800-621-FEMA (3362).

*PARKS UPDATE as of 9:30am on 9/21/17 A majority of parks are now open but some sites have limitations. Please call them in advance to confirm what is open. Due to Hurricane #Irma the following #PascoCounty parks will be closed until further notice: - Moon Lake Boat ramp - Key Vista Nature Park For any questions or concerns, please call the Pasco County Parks, Recreation, and Natural Resources Department Administrative Office at 813.929.2760. Please visit www.pascocountyfl.net/parks to find the contact information for your local park.

REMINDER: #PascoCounty donation center is STILL OPEN daily and in desperate need of canned food donations. More info-http://ow.ly/HwYj30fjhZr