<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=4907a3_0vjetG7200" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=4907a3_0vjetG7200" width="600" height="455" ></figure>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.Shelters are Opening Their DoorsStarting 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 NeedsAdditionally, a dedicated Special Needs shelter will open earlier today, at 9 a.m., at the Fasano Regional Hurricane Center in Hudson.Sandbags Available for Flood ProtectionSeveral 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.:<ul><li>Centennial Middle School, Dade City</li><li>Fivay High School, Hudson</li><li>Wiregrass Ranch High School, Wesley Chapel (Special Needs &amp; General Population)</li><li>River Ridge Middle and High Schools, New Port Richey</li><li>Sunlake High School, Land O’ Lakes</li></ul>Special Needs Shelter Opening Wednesday, September 25th at 9 a.m.:<ul><li>Fasano Regional Hurricane Center, Hudson</li></ul>Sandbag Locations:<ul><li>Magnolia Valley Golf Course (Open 24/7), New Port Richey</li><li>Pasco County Public Works C-Barn (Open 24/7), San Antonio</li><li>Veterans Memorial Park (Sunrise to Sunset), Hudson</li><li>Fire Station-29 (Sunrise to Sunset), Zephryhills</li><li>Heritage Park (Sunrise to Sunset), Land O’ Lakes</li><li>Former Dade City Police Department building (Sunrise to Sunset), Dade City</li><li>Holiday Site, Holiday</li></ul>Please make a small <a href="https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=KWYEB8X3JQ2MY">donation to the Tampa Free Press to help sustain independent journalism</a>. Your contribution enables us to continue delivering high-quality, local, and national news coverage.Android Users: Download our <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tampafpcom.myapp&amp;hl=en_US&amp;gl=US&amp;pli=1">free app to stay</a> up-to-date on the latest news.Connect with us: Follow the Tampa Free Press on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/tampafp/">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://x.com/tampafreepress">Twitter</a> for breaking news and updates.Sign up: Subscribe to our free <a href="https://www.tampafp.com/newsletter/">newsletter</a> for a curated selection of top stories delivered straight to your inbox.</div></body>

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Pasco County On High Alert: Hurricane Warning In Effect

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.