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Hurricane Jeanne

Life after Jeanne

By Times Staff Writer
Published September 27, 2004

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THE STORM
Enough already
Storm leaves region weary, in the dark
The effects of Jeanne graphic
Historic hurricane season graphic
FROM TAMPA BAY'S 10 NEWS

TAMPA BAY & STATE
Storm blows business into the few that stayed open
Q&A: Area can expect little wind, surge
Closings
Order to leave came late
Pinellas yet again appears to escape storm's worst
With power out, keep patience in reserve
Food spoils quickly in storm conditions
Handling damage
Insurers scurry to help again
Use common sense, caution with repairs
Third blow to Polk is the hardest
State and local officials blamed Hurricane Jeanne for six deaths

HILLSBOROUGH
Jeanne blew in a sense of deja vu

PINELLAS
Response mixed to evac orders
Roof damage forces seniors to evacuate
Service goes on despite Jeanne
Storm deals damaging hit to Clearwater Beach
Storm's near misses still felt like direct hits

PASCO
Jeanne strikes homes, fills rivers
Life after Jeanne
Snippets of drama swept in by storm

HERNANDO
Another blow to a slow recovery
Shelters fill with impatient refugees
Storm notebook

CITRUS
Defiance, discretion and demand for tacos
Citrus county information
Storm-weary slammed again
Utilities: Restoring power to take days
Flow of news quickly reaches Citrus
residents

ONLINE EXTRAS
Projected path
Message board: Write a message or leave some news on Jeanne
Interactive: Storm Watcher
Computer models
2004 hurricane guide
Tide charts
Official county evacuation and shelter maps for Tampa Bay area
National Hurricane Center
Hurricanes Explained
Interactive: Damage and Danger
Hurricane preparedness tips
Complete Hurricane Jeanne coverage

SCHOOLS CLOSED TODAY: Classes have been canceled at all Pasco County public schools.

GOVERNMENT CLOSURES: All county government offices, including county parks and libraries, will be closed to the public today, although emergency crews, damage assessment teams, utility workers and law enforcement officers will be working. The courthouses in Dade City and New Port Richey will be closed.

The cities of New Port Richey, Port Richey and Dade City also will be closed. Dade City has a dusk-to-dawn curfew.

The city of Zephyrhills will be open.

The county bus system will provide regular transit service today.

GOT DAMAGE? County crews will drive through neighborhoods to assess the damage, but residents also may report it by calling (727) 847-8110.

SAND AND SANDBAGS: Available at the following locations:

Pasco County Fire Station No. 10, 7912 Rhodes Road in Hudson.

Veteran's Memorial Park at 14333 Hicks Road in Hudson.

Pasco County Public Works Building at 7536 State St. (at West Pasco Government Center) in New Port Richey.

Pasco County Fire Station No. 17, 4251 Seven Springs Blvd. in Holiday.

Land O'Lakes Recreation Center at 3032 Collier Parkway in Land O'Lakes.

Pasco County Fire Station No. 16 at 34335 Chancey Road in Zephyrhills.

Zephyrhills Fire Department at 38410 Sixth Ave. in Zephyrhills.

Pasco County Fire Station No. 24 (old Dade City station) at 14317 Fourth St. in Dade City.

CUE THE KETTLE: A boil water notice has been issued for residents served by San Antonio city water. Those residents should bring their water to a rolling boil for at least a minute before using it for drinking or cooking.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Is available by calling the county's Resident Information Center at 727 847-8959 or (352) 521-5137. Or tune into government cable access (Channel 19 in west Pasco and Channel 2 in east Pasco) or visit the county's Web sites: pascocountyfl.net/oem/index.asp or www.pascoemergencymanagement.com

Source: Pasco County Office of Emergency Management.

[Last modified September 26, 2004, 19:37:12]


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