PASCO COUNTY, Fla. — Residents in Pasco County are being told to evacuate and get to higher ground as some areas are experiencing "historical flooding," according to officials.
According to the county's website, the following locations are under voluntary evacuation orders:
- Elfers
- Cypress Creek at Worthington Gardens
- Thousand Oaks
- Everyone in low-lying areas or areas prone to flooding
The county also posted the announcement on Facebook Friday afternoon:
According to the county, these shelters are open to assist anyone needing a place to stay:
- Fasano Regional Hurricane Center — 11611 Denton Avenue, Hudson (Special Needs Only)
- River Ridge Middle and High Schools — 11646 Town Center Road in New Port Richey
- Wesley Chapel Recreation Complex — 7727 Boyette Road in Wesley Chapel