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Friend,
Residents of the Tampa Bay area will begin to feel impacts from Hurricane
Idalia late tonight. Now is the time to secure your property, purchase
emergency supplies, and most importantly,EVACUATE if you are in a mandatory
evacuation zone.
Storm surge is the most dangerous effect of hurricanes. We cannot stress
enough -if local officials are urging you to evacuate, please leave today.
If you need to evacuate and are looking for a shelter, please click here to
find a shelter in your county.
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Use the below public information lines to contact county officials with any
questions.
Pasco - 727.847.2411
Hernando - 352-754-4083
Citrus - 352-249-2775
Important Evacuation Information
Pasco County
Pasco County residents must evacuate if you live in Zone A or live in a mobile
home.Residents in Evacuation Zones B or C should consider evacuating as well.
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Hernando County
There is a voluntary evacuation order for residents in Zones A, B and C. If
you are hesitant about the capability of your structure to withstand high
winds, heavy rain, and potential storm surges, please consider evacuating.
Hernando Evacuation Zones:
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Citrus County
There is a mandatory evacuation order for Citrus County residents in Zone A
and mobile home residents.
Citrus Evacuation Zones:
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Sandbag Information
You can place sandbags in front of doors and entryways to prevent minor water
intrusion from rainfall.Sandbags will NOT prevent storm surge damage - if you
are in a flood zone, please evacuate.
Click here to find sandbag locations in your county:
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Prepare An Emergency Kit
It’s important to have an emergency kit that you can easily take with you in
case of an evacuation or a prolonged power outage. Essential emergency items
include:
* Nonperishable food and water
* First aid kit
* Flashlights
* Battery operated Radio
* Pet and baby supplies
For a full recommended list of supplies, please click here:
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Don’t forget that certain emergency items are sales tax-exempt until September
8th, so today is the perfect time to stock up. Click below for the full list of
tax-exempt items:
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Other Important Tips
* Do not place running generators in your house or garage
* Even when the storm has passed, please refrain from using roads until local
officials deem it is safe
* Report power outages and downed powerlines to your utility provider
* Assist your elderly neighbors or anyone else who needs help preparing for
this storm.
Please stay prepared and heed the warnings of local officials. You will be
safe if you prepare now. Please contact my office with any questions at all!
Sincerely,
Congressman Gus Bilirakis
PAID FOR BY BILIRAKIS FOR CONGRESS
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