In response to the heavy rains estimated to strike the region, Pasco County has made two sandbag locations accessible to its residents, aiming to mitigate potential flood damage in susceptible areas. The self-serve stations, available around the clock, are situated at the Pasco County Public Works (C-Barn) on 30908 Warder Road in San Antonio and at the Magnolia Valley Golf Course at 7223 Massachusetts Ave. in New Port Richey. According to WFLA, residents are advised to bring their own shovels to the sites, which will continue to be restocked with bags and sand from sunset to sunrise through Sunday.
Forecasts predict a series of thunderstorms peppering the Tampa Bay area throughout the week, with a brief interlude of lighter rain mid-week. During the restocking between sunrise and sunset, county officials have asked residents paired with concern to safeguard their homes to take advantage of these provisions. The Tampa Free Press reports that, with the hurricane season in full swing, Pasco County is proactively bracing for the possibility of inclement weather through these and other preventive measures.
As the community gears up for the expected downpour, officials are encouraging those in flood-prone territories to brace themselves, sheltering their domiciles and securing loose objects that might be susceptible to the wind’s whims or rain’s ravage. The service of these free resources, the sandbag stations, being regularly restocked, ensures that residents will have access to necessary materials through Sunday . This information was imparted by Pasco News Online, who also reminded residents of the requirement to bring their own shovels…