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Its cold outside! Shelter info for the weekend

Submitted by Amy Marinec on Saturday, February 11th, 5:01 pm
Its cold outside! Shelter info for the weekend

Pasco County -- A cold front moving through the area this weekend is going to bring temperatures down early Sunday morning in the 30's throughout Pasco County.

These conditions will continue Sunday night and into Monday morning.

These low temperatures and wind chills are dangerous to anyone who will be outside for a long period of time. Children, the elderly and pets are especially vulnerable to the cold and extra care should be taken to protect them. Make sure to bundle up and dress in layers to keep as warm as possible!

LOCAL ACTIONS:

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Pasco Co. opens cold weather shelters Friday, Saturday

Submitted by Kristin Weber, Web Producer, 10News In Your Neighborhood
Friday, January 13th, 2012, 1:37pm
Pasco Co. opens cold weather shelters Friday, Saturday

Pasco County, FL -- With a low pressure system holding temperatures predicted into the 30's throughout Pasco County for the next two days, the Office of Emergency Managemnet is opening cold weather shelters Friday and Saturday night.

The following shelters will be open at 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday:

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Sumter Electric implements cold weather plan

Submitted by Susan Wilson, Assignment Editor
Tuesday, January 3rd, 2012, 12:40pm
Sumter Electric implements cold weather plan

Sumterville, Florida - "Sumter Electric Cooperative (SECO) implemented its cold weather plan early this morning due to the very low temperatures in its service territory.

According to SECO Director of Corporate Communications, Barry Bowman, "Any time temperatures are projected to hit 30 degrees or lower our plan for addressing the cold weather is automatically implemented as a precautionary measure. No issues have impacted SECO's electric system thus far.

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Cold weather shelter info for tonight, Tuesday

Submitted by Kristin Weber, Web Producer, 10News In Your Neighborhood
Monday, January 2nd, 2012, 2:39pm
Cold weather shelter info for tonight, Tuesday

With a low pressure system predicted to hold temperatures overnight in the 30's throughout Pasco County and again Tuesday, the Office of Emergency Management will be opening the following cold weather shelters Monday and Tuesday nights.

Hope Lutheran Church
123221 Canton Ave.
Hudson
727-243-1367
Families welcome

The Holy Ground Shelter
8835 Denton Ave.
Hudson
Families welcome

The Christian Church
34921 Chauncy Rd.
Zephyrhills
813-810-8670
Families welcome

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Flood Warning issued for Pasco county

Submitted by Anonymous on Tuesday, September 27th, 10:46 am
Flood Warning issued for Pasco county

As of 10:27 a.m. on Tuesday, September 27, 2011, The National Weather Service in Tampa, FL has issued a Flood Warning in Pasco County.

The warning is in effect until further notice. At 10 a.m. Tuesday the flood stage was 7.6 feet, and minor flooding is forecast to rise above the flood stage of 8 feet by early Thursday morning and continue to rise to nearly 8.4 feet by Saturday morning.

For the latest on weather, head to your 10 News Weather Source.

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Pasco...are you hurricane ready?

Submitted by Sherry Ray, Meteorologist/Reporter
Monday, August 22nd, 2011, 1:54pm
Pasco...are you hurricane ready?

Pasco County, Florida - Pasco County residents are watching the path of Hurricane Irene closely.  So is the Pasco County Emergency Management Department.

With the storm forecast to brush by Florida's east coast later this week, take the time to review your family's hurricane plan.  There is still three months left in the season.  Earlier this month, NOAA forecasters updated their prediction to: 

  • 14-19 Named Storms
  • 7-10 Hurricanes
  • 3-5 Major Hurricanes

 

Irene is the ninth named storm and the first hurricane of the 2011 Atlantic season.

Click here for Pasco County's new 2011 Hurricane Guide or here for Your Local Weather Authority's guide from WTSP 10 News.

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Prep for hurricanes with Emergency Management and Pasco TV

Submitted by Anonymous on Friday, July 1st, 10:24 am
Prep for hurricanes with Emergency Management and Pasco TV

Pasco County Government Television is assisting residents to be prepared for Hurricane Season. Everyday at 7:30 a.m., 4 and 9:30 p.m., Pasco Government Television broadcasts the following hurricane preparedness programs:

  • Against the Wind
  • Hurricane Food Supplies
  • Get Ready America
  • After the Storm
  • Shuttering Your Home
  • Hurricanes of 2004

Plus, the July edition of Pasco 360 will have a special segment with Emergency Management Director Jim Martin on preparing for Hurricane Season and a brief tour of the Emergency Operations Center. The episode will debut on July 6, at 8:30 a.m. For a complete schedule go to our Pasco TV page.

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