PASCO COUNTY, Fla. — Emergency crews are responding to over 140 reported roadway obstructions across Pasco County in the wake of Hurricane Milton. The county is urging residents to stay indoors while workers clear hazards and restore safe travel conditions.
The Pasco Sheriff’s Office emphasized the importance of treating intersections with non-functioning traffic signals as four-way stops if travel is unavoidable. “We continue to urge people to stay inside while emergency crews work,” officials stated on Thursday.
Emergency services have resumed operations, with crews prioritizing the removal of downed trees, power lines, and other debris from roadways. The public has been advised to call 911 for emergencies or 727-847-8102, option 7, for non-urgent assistance.
Authorities are closely monitoring the situation and providing updates on recovery efforts, including information from the National Hurricane Center. Roadway clearing is expected to continue throughout the day as conditions permit.
