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JUNE 2022

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Florida is known for its diverse weather conditions, often creating potential for hurricanes, thunderstorms, tornadoes, heavy rain and flash flooding. Atlantic hurricane season is from June 1st through November 30th. Pasco Sheriff’s Office encourages citizens to prepare now to ensure our citizens’ safety. Preparing in advance of the storm by having resources within Pasco Sheriff’s Office, such as high water rescue vehicles for low-lying areas, allows us to serve our citizens, no matter the conditions.

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PSO’s Deployable Emergency Response Team (or DERT) provides aid in emergency situations where traditional resources are not effective. This unit includes speciality vehicles, such as high water rescue vehicles, humvees, a mobile kitchen and a mobile command bus to establish a command post in a disaster area following a storm, should traditional command posts become unusable or inaccessible. As Pasco County is often prone to flooding and has many rural areas, this equipment can make a difference after a significant tropical storm.

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PSO is proud to work with our community to address concerns and find solutions. Sheriff Chris Nocco was honored to speak at the Heritage Springs Appreciation Day event in Trinity to discuss Pasco Sheriff’s Office operations and answer questions. If you would like have someone from PSO to speak about crime prevention and more with your organization, request a speaker! Requests must be made at least 90 days in advance.

It’s vital to plan before a storm to ensure you have necessities. Make sure your emergency kit is well stocked with supplies including water, food, prescriptions, first aid items, batteries and other important items. If you live in a flood-prone or low-lying area, consider having sandbags prepared at the start of storm season to avoid searching for them when a storm is near. Flooded areas may have hidden dangers, such as downed power lines, debris or wildlife lurking inside. Give emergency personnel ample time to clear roadways of debris before driving, unless absolutely necessary. Be mindful of any curfews in place, and follow them to stay safe. Be sure to evaluate your damage carefully and know when to contact authorities for assistance.

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PSO Events
Food Distribution

Free Food Distribution

Pasco Sheriff’s Office is teaming up with Farm Share and Pasco County NAACP for a free community food distribution! The next food distribution event will be at the Big Lots Parking Lot on Allen Rd., in Zephyrhills on Thursday, June 23 and will begin at 9 a.m. It’s first come first served, so come out early! We’re thrilled to connect our community to this resource. See you there!

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