County services and public transportation

2:27:54Waterways and wildlife depend on you to keep them healthy. Excess fertilizer, grass clippings, trash, oils, and pet waste wash into gutters and storm drains when it rains. Stormwater carries these pollutants 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.

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2:37:51Homelessness has many definitions and because our funding comes from the Department of Housing and Urban Development, otherwise known as HUD, we go by their definition. It starts with people who are literally homeless. That can include people who are living in emergency shelters or transitional housing and hotels or motels, people living in cars, living in encampments or the woods, people in the streets, people in abandoned buildings. We also consider

2:38:22people who are fleeing from domestic violence. or human trafficking. And people who are at imminent risk of losing their housing. There's so many factors that cause homelessness. And that's why it's such a complex issue to solve. A lack of affordable housing, low-paying jobs, financial hardships, substance abuse, mental health, and mental illness. So at Community Development, we offer a number

2:38:53Of initiatives that spam. The spectrum of homeless services for our community. Funding outreach services, fund an agency to provide homeless prevention services, renovation money for our family shelter. We also helped an agency buy a new facility for a women's shelter. So we've gone from outreach to homeless prevention to emergency. Services. But really, the key to ending

2:39:23homelessness is to house people. So we also provide financial assistance to help people get rapidly rehoused, or let's not forget our award-winning project, Rosalie Rendeau Apartments, where we helped an agency purchase multifamily apartments, renovate them. And create 12 permanent supportive housing beds. So we think it's important to help our homeless neighbors get into our

2:39:53system of care. And the best way to do that is for them to call numbers where they can be served by the organizations that are helping our homeless. The best way to get this information. And this card would be to visit mypasco.net and contact our office, and we'd be happy to assist you.

2:44:06Hi, I'm Hans with Pasco County Public Works. You'd be surprised at what ends up in our stormwater inlets. Besides the occasional gator, we find mattresses, bicycles, even shoes. How does it all get here? More on that later. First, it's time to clean up and clear out.

2:44:25Over time, stormwater inlets get clogged with sand, leaves, and grass clippings, natural things, but also cans, plastic bottles, and other trash. Our team clears all that debris so stormwater can drain properly. To better see what we're dealing with, our stormwater asset management team has a special camera on wheels.

2:44:47The camera goes where we can, checking stormwater pipes for anything that might block the water flow. The camera also helps us check the condition of the stormwater pipes to see if repairs are needed. And that's important because Pasco has more than 347 miles of stormwater pipes and more than 17,000 stormwater inlets. Once we analyze the video, the operation team shows up to blast water into the stormwater pipes and vacuum up any debris. Then we truck it all away. With clean stormwater pipes, cleaner

2:45:18water is now flowing into our ponds, rivers, and lakes, and some of that water eventually flows into the Gulf of Mexico. Clean stormwater inlets also prevent flooding, which means safer properties and less damage for everyone. Mm-hmm. So now you can see why dumping anything into a stormwater inlet or altering a stormwater structure is not only illegal but harmful. Don't dump grass clippings, fertilizer, chemicals, paint, basically anything that affects water quality in the environment. Pasco has a waste drop-off

2:45:48site in Spring Hill that's open every day except Sundays. So bring your household hazardous waste here instead. A hefty fine for dumping in the stormwater drains. We want to protect your family and your property from flooding, and we want to keep our natural resources as pollution free as possible. And you can do your part too. We hope you learned a little about how we're serving our community. And if you see a clogged storm dream, please let us know at mypasco.net or by calling 727-847-252.

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2:47:36When I spoke to the officials here at the Ron Scene before I had arrived, they indicated that at least the winds were clocked at sixty miles an hour that that came through. Some of the damage that had occurred it ripped the roof right off the entire facility. Screws and all just ripped it out. Destroyed the carports, any attachments, sheds, snap trees. So there was substantial damage for sixty mile an hour wind, so This one here was rather close. As you can see it removed it. It removed the entire roofing

2:48:06system but left the insulation. And that's what saved his structure actually from getting substantial damage. Right. They have a tarp now um to secure it. The insulation, as I indicated, stayed intact, but the remainder of the roof and carboard has been placed in the backyard.

2:48:33And I walked out op tried to open the sunroom door. And the rain was going this way. So I shut the s uh sunroom door. Step back a few peet feet and it went pop. One big boom.

2:48:46That was it. We realize that the winds may pick up tomorrow. So we'll be back out here again, checking the structures again to make sure everybody's safe. But this one here we'll keep an eye on just to make sure it's uh it's safe for the occupants to be inside.

2:49:16Have you met Ted? Pasco County's Transportation Engineering Department, or TED, is responsible for building and operating a safe, connected, and efficient transportation system for everyone. We ensure public funds go to the best transportation projects. Hi, I am Ted. We build new roads, turn lanes, bike lanes, and sidewalks. I am Ted. We install traffic signals and ensure they operate

2:49:47properly. I am Ted. We make sure that property lines for new development are accurate. I am

2:49:55Ted.

2:49:56We build pathways and make crosswalks safer. I am Ted. TED works to provide a great transportation system for all of Pasco County. If you have a question, concern, or request for our transportation team, just visit our website and search TED.

2:50:17Pasco County waterways and wildlife depend on you to keep them healthy. Excess fertilizer, grass clippings, trash, oils, and pet waste wash into gutters and storm drains when it rains. Stormwater carries these pollutants 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.

2:51:58Hi, I'm Lisa Negrone. And I'm Amy Schultz. We're here to talk about burn prevention tips. Today we're going to talk about burn prevention for teenagers and adults. Did you

2:52:07know that in 2017 in Pasco County, over 120 adults were treated for burn-related injuries in hospitals, and four of those were fatalities. That doesn't include the number of adults that seek treatment at walk-in clinics or at their

2:52:20doctors. That's a lot of People getting injured, and approximately once every minute, someone in the United States sustains a burn injury serious enough that requires treatment. Let's talk about some of the

2:52:29leading causes of burn injuries for adults. Scald injuries account for more than one-third of all burn injuries.

2:52:37That's right, it can take less than a second to get a third-degree burn from hot coffee. To keep from spilling coffee or other hot liquids, put them in a cup with a tight-fitting lid, especially if you have. Around. Lisa, you may like

2:52:48your coffee, but I like microwave popcorn. The steam in a microwave bag can reach 180 degrees and it can give you a scald burn when you open the bag. So make sure you let it cool for a minute before you open it and make sure to open the bag away from your face.

2:53:02Cooking is another source for a lot of burn injuries. You should always keep an eye on what you're cooking to prevent burns from happening. Turn handles away from the edge of the stove. to avoid knocking the pan off and keep a lid close by to cover the pan if a small fire starts. This will smother the fire.

2:53:16Also be careful around the tub and the sink. A survey showed that 40% of homes had their water temperature set dangerously high. You should have that water set at 120 degrees or lower or just below the medium setting on your water heater. To test the water, run the water for one to three minutes and then check it with a thermometer. If you have to adjust the setting, wait 24 hours after setting it before you retest the temperature. A normal bath temperature that's safe is about 100 degrees.

2:53:44Great tips, Amy. If you want more information, feel free to visit our website. at www.pascocountyfl.net forward slash fire rescue. And be sure to follow us on Facebook and Twitter.

2:54:08Pasco County government operations are staffed by over 2,300 employees, representing 57 different lines of business, to nearly 500,000 customers covering 740 square miles of territory. As state and federal funding continues to shrink, additional financial responsibilities are pushed down to local governments, intensifying the ever-present challenge of limited funds. This appears to be the new normal. While county government is non-profit in nature, Pasco County operates in a manner similar to the private sector, always

2:54:38looking for better and more innovative ways to make the most of the available funds.

2:54:43For us, being lean, effective, and accountable isn't just a catchphrase. It's how we approach everything we do every single day. Measurement, analysis, and process improvement provide the foundation necessary for us to go from good to great. Our continuous efforts are already being recognized across the country. Pasco County is gaining a premier reputation, and we have the awards to prove it.

2:55:24My name is Gina Botticello. I'm the Pet Services Supervisor here at Pasco County Animal Services. I am very blessed to work with our rescue partners every single day as they visit our shelter to remove animals that are not eligible for adoption, either due to severe medical or behavioral concerns. Our rescue partners are essential in helping us meet our Save 90 mission to ensure that at Least ninety percent of our animals are live released. My

2:55:51name is Robert Splato from Norman's Royal Rescue.

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2:55:54Devlin and I'm with Rue Gaz Rescue

2:55:56and Project Golden Years. I'm Robin Vetro, the president of Norman's Royal Rescue.

2:56:01I am Dr. Carrie Bureck. I am a rescue coordinator for Sun Coast Animal League in Palm Marbour, Florida.

2:56:08I love and work with my county because my shelter loves and respects our rescue. We have a large development and an educational boundary that knows we take the special cases.

2:56:20I think the best thing about rescuing is that as low as as low as it can get, I'm probably gonna get emotional with this. As as bad as it can get and the things that we see as bad as they are, um we know that we have the ability to make them better. We have the ability to make these animals' lives amazing.

2:56:40It's it's just that these poor animals, what they go through. and their a lot of them with their backstory is where they come from. And all they want is somebody to love them. So we figure if we can rescue them, whether they're injured, sometimes behavioral. We rehabilitate them and find them that home. I it's just something that we're the voice of them. They that they don't have a voice unfortunately.

2:57:07About five years ago we adopted a dog that was a rescue dog. His name was Norman. He lived here. Um He showed us that whole world where there were these dogs that people just overlooked because they were different.

2:57:20Pasco County Administrator is an excellent partner to Suncoast Animal Eagle. I mean we have a great relationship. We work together in rescuing animals and improving the animals' lives and um getting these animals out, getting them the medical care that they need and and getting them where they need to go.

2:57:39As far as Pasco County Administrator in the five counties we've visited. We actually live in Hernando, um, but we visit all the shelters and we get the most help, the most love from the people that work here, the people that volunteer here. They become family and that means more To us as a rescue because we have a support system outside our foster base.

2:58:07Our county has come so far from where it had been 12 years ago when I was director at the SBCA locally. We have come so far, feats and boundaries where dogs like RTX here, who was hit by a car, who was a very stressed-out, not a really appropriate shelter dog that we wouldn't have been able to treat here. the shelter. We get that phone call, hey, can you you're you're one of our partners that'll do card cases like this in the car on the way. Not a problem.

2:58:34For us it's just an invaluable partnership, you know, and I think that we've managed to changed the lives of so many animals, save the lives of so many animals because of this partnership and it is just a really cool thing.

2:59:43Sharon uses Pasco County public transportation just about every day she can. It saves my life actually because I'm not a person to stay home. She rides the bus system to go to the doctor, shopping, and even into