Here's how recovery efforts are going in Pasco County

PASCO COUNTY, Fla. — As flooding west of U.S. Highway 19 recedes following Hurricane Helene, Pasco County government leaders say they are in full recovery mode and cleanup efforts are underway.

As of Saturday, evacuation orders are still in effect for Zone A of Pasco County, but evacuations for Zones B and C have been lifted.

Meanwhile, leaders say government offices in Pasco County will reopen to the public this Monday with the following exceptions:

• Hudson Library will remain closed until further notice, as the building is being used for storm recovery
• Some Pasco County parks are closed due to storm debris. Residents can receive updates on parks here.

Government leaders added that nearly 600 people stayed in Pasco County shelters. Right now, all shelters are closed except for Mike Fasano Regional Hurricane Shelter in Hudson, which is open for displaced residents and those with special needs.

Comfort stations will also be open on Sunday, Sept. 29 at 8 a.m. to offer food, water and other amenities. They are:

• Hudson Library | 8012 Library Rd., Hudson
• J. Ben Harrill Recreation Complex | 2830 Gulf Trace Blvd., Holiday
• New Port Richey Recreation & Aquatic Center | 6630 Van Buren St., New Port Richey

County leaders said Pasco Fire Rescue Special Operations carried out 180 rescue missions as Helene raged through the Tampa Bay area Thursday night into Friday morning.

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Pasco residents should be aware of the following regarding recovery efforts:

• Public Works crews are clearing debris from roadways.
• Drivers are reminded to treat intersections without working traffic lights as a four-way stop.
• Damage assessment teams are canvassing affected neighborhoods, performing inspections.
• Building Construction Services teams are working with local electric companies to safely restore power as quickly as possible.
• If you’ve been displaced due to the storm, and need food, water, clothing or shelter, use our online Hurricane Helene Human Needs survey: mypas.co/HurricaneHumanNeeds
• Report damage to your home or business with Pasco County’s online Report Damage Tool: mypas.co/ReportDamage.

More information on recovery efforts in Pasco County can be found here.