Post-meeting public service announcements

1:50:26pollutants directly into our lakes and rivers, creating an unhealthy environment for fish, waterfowl, and other aquatic animals. Storm drains are meant for clean rainwater. Most other discharges are illegal. If you suspect an illicit discharge, please contact Pasco County Department of Public Works at seven two seven eight three four three six one one.

1:50:45Hey, I'm Kevin Jenkins, Water Quality Supervisor for Pasco County. What you see behind me tends to create a lot of questions for our department. People ask all the time, why are you wasting all that water or why is that thing still running? The answer is simple. We're not.

1:51:07What you see happening right here is a state-regulated process called water quality flushing. It happens every day to keep your drinking water safe. Our team is responsible for checking more than 122,000 connections all over Pasco County. As you can imagine, it's a daunting task, but it's work we do proudly and take seriously. We service both residential and commercial connections and flush water management. Periodically for preventative maintenance. It helps get rid of impurities, sediment, and biologic growth.

1:51:37This work can be done by a team member or by an automatic flushing device known as an A of D. AFDs can flush pipes remotely. So there you have it and now you know. That's our flushing process in a nutshell. Pasco County works hard to maintain the best water quality. This is just one way we get to that point. To learn more about this and other Pasco County utilities information, please visit our website at mypasco.net.

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1:52:15If you qualify as a special needs client, your emergency go-kut should include everything you need to maintain your care regimen and optimal health. This includes all your medications. Once a disaster is declared, Floridians may obtain an extra prescription refill even if you have recently filled it. That's important since you should bring 10 days of medications to the shelter. Ideally, bring the original Pill bottle since it has your name, the prescription number, the medication name and dosage, as well as the names

1:52:45of both the pharmacy and your physician. If you need special food or medical supplies, bring those with you. Have enough oxygen to get you to and from the shelter safely, and don't forget, bring your concentrator or nebulizer. While packing, grab your glasses, hearing it. And batteries, wound care supplies, prosthetics, walker or wheelchair, along with a pair of socks and closed-toe shoes. It's very important to carry copies of contact information

1:53:15with you as well. Include the names and numbers of family members, doctors, your pharmacy, home health provider, and your oxygen supplier. Bring your insurance card, your photo ID, And a copy of your care plan. If you have a Do Not Resuscitate form, pack the yellow original form. The most important thing you can bring is your caregiver. A cot will be assigned to you, so ensure the person taking care of you brings their own small air mattress. Bring supplies

1:53:45for your service animal if you have one, and watch our pet inclusive kit video so you know what to pack for them. Planning and preparing ahead of time can help lower your stress level and will keep you organized. That allows you to remain healthy during an emergency. There is no bedside nursing care at the shelter, but there will be assistance available. Planning on your part ensures a smoother stay, so pack that special needs go kit now. If you have any questions, call the Pasco County Emergency

1:54:15Management. staff by dialing 727-847-8137.

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1:57:34Here in Florida, we're no stranger to rain, and Pasco County Public Works wants to show you how we're working to improve drainage along your roads. Our crews work hard to keep your roads in great shape, and you'll notice after a heavy rain, we often see ponding or standing water on the road that doesn't easily drain away. Ponding can be a problem for a couple reasons. Most importantly, it can be a safety issue because when you drive through standing water, you can start to hydroplane

1:58:05and lose control.

1:58:08So why does ponding happen? In most cases, it's because the shoulder doesn't slope away from the road, so the water doesn't have anywhere else to go. Pasco crews are always on the lookout for these problem areas and have a relatively easy way to fix them. Most Pasco roads that have water ponding problems have a sod curb where the grass grows right up next to the road. Our crews use this machine, called a grater, to shave off about three feet of sod running along the road. This creates a slope,

1:58:38allowing water to run away from the road. Our crews also use a loader to scoop debris. and a sweeper to clean the work site. Then finishing touches are added, like new sod or stone to prevent the fresh soil from washing away. And just like that, Ponding is gone and your roads are protected. This easy, cost-effective fix doesn't alter the rights of way or affect your property in any way. Thanks for watching and please visit mypasco.net

1:59:09to learn more about how Pasco is working for you.

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2:01:22So you sign up for Pasco County Special Needs Registry. That means you have a bed at the special needs shelter if you want one, right? Nope. Registration does not guarantee you a bed at a special needs shelter. It's simply registration, not a reservation. You should register with the Pasco County Special Needs Program before hurricane season begins. And you can register right on our website. Just go to Pasco Emergency. And click on the special needs link. Then, if Pasco County calls for evacuations

2:01:52and you live in an evacuation zone, we will call you to find out if you plan to stay in the special needs shelter. And Pasco County Emergency Management will provide transportation to and from the shelter if you need it. So remember, planning ahead is the best way to keep everyone safe. The special needs shelter should really be your last resort. If you think you'll need to stay in a special needs shelter, watch our videos about who qualifies to stay at one and what you should bring. Make your emergency plans before you need to evacuate.

2:02:23Don't wait until a disaster is heading our way to register as a special needs patient.

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