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Protect plants, pets and pipes when it's cold!

Protect plants, pets and pipes when it's cold!

Hillsborough Co., FL-- We experienced the season’s first freezing temperatures just in time for the holidays, and according to wtsp.com, it looks like some cooler temps will stick around through the weekend

The county has several tips for protecting your homes, animals and plants during the winter weather:

Home Heating Safety

Electric Space Heaters

Only days left to register for Debby assistance

Only days left to register for Debby assistance

 

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Tropical Storm Debby survivors have only days left to register for federal disaster assistance. Applications must be received by Tuesday, Sept. 4, to be considered for disaster assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the U.S. Small Business Administration.

Survivors who had storm-related damage to their home, vehicle, personal property, business or its inventory between June 23 and July 26 can register for assistance.

Pasco County to close regional shelter

Pasco County to close regional shelter

New Port Richey, Florida-- Pasco County began assisting residents who stayed overnight at the Fasano Regional Hurricane Shelter back to their residences. 

The county encourages residents to continue being cautious, despite the National Weather Service's removal of tropical storm warnings for Pasco.

Tampa Fire Rescue helps residents to ready for storm

Tampa Fire Rescue helps residents to ready for storm

Tampa, Florida-- Tampa Fire Rescue means business when they say, "Remember to have your plan now."

They're talking about prepations for Tropical Storm Isaac, which could potentially be dubbed "Hurricane Isaac" in the very near future.

To ensure that Tampa residents know just want to do to prepare, Tampa Fire released a video touching on the topic.

We have attached it above, and we encourage you to watch!

Other tips from Tampa Fire?

DRC closes Saturday, outreach center opens in its place

DRC closes Saturday, outreach center opens in its place

New Port Richey, Florida -- Pasco County has announced the Disaster Recovery Center (DRC), located at 4444 Grand Avenue, that was set up to help residents affected by Tropical Storm Debby is scheduled to close operations Saturday, Aug. 18 at 6 p.m.

The county says the DRC has met with 602 individuals and households since opening.

Disaster recovery centers to close on Sundays

Disaster recovery centers to close on Sundays

Tampa Bay, Florida -- Tropical Storm Debby disaster recovery centers in three Bay area counties will close on Sundays beginning Aug. 5.

Full service will continue Monday - Saturday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the following centers:

Citrus County
Citrus County Emergency Operations Center
3549 Saunders Way
Lecanto, FL 34461

Pasco County
Trouble Creek Square (shopping center)
4444 Grand Blvd.
New Port Richey, FL 34652

SBA to host a presentation for small businesses affected by Tropical Storm Debby

SBA to host a presentation for small businesses affected by Tropical Storm Debby

Pasco County, Florida -- The U. S. Small Business Administration (SBA) will host a free presentation on disaster assistance for businesses in Pasco County on Wednesday, Aug. 1, and Tuesday, Aug. 2.

The event will be held from 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. at Career Central in New Port Richey, located at 4440 Grand Avenue at the corner of Grand Boulevard and Trouble Creek Road.