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Hurricane & Tropical Storm
Preparedness for Pasco County

Hurricane & Tropical Storm Preparedness for Pasco County

Hurricane Preparedness for Pasco County page is a free community resource from Capstone Health – no sign-up required, no plan review pitch. Just information to help you and your family stay safe. 

Start Here: 3 Hurricane Prep Steps for Pasco County Seniors

Before worrying about supplies, make sure you know your evacuation zone, how you will receive emergency alerts, and whether you or a loved one should register for special needs assistance.

1

Know Your Evacuation Zone

Enter your address into Pasco County’s official evacuation zone tool so you know whether your home is in Zone A, B, C, D, or E.

Find Your Zone →
2

Sign Up for Local Alerts

Evacuation orders, shelter openings, and storm updates can change quickly. Make sure you receive official Pasco County alerts.

Sign Up for Alert Pasco →
3

Plan for Medical Needs

If you rely on oxygen, powered medical equipment, mobility support, or caregiver assistance, plan early and review special needs shelter options.

Special Needs Information →

Medical Readiness Matters Before the Storm

For many seniors, hurricane preparation is not just about water and batteries. It is also about prescriptions, medical equipment, caregivers, transportation, and having important health information ready if you need to leave quickly.

Medication List

Keep an updated medication list in your wallet, hurricane folder, and phone. Include dosage, pharmacy, doctor names, allergies, and emergency contacts.

Power-Dependent Equipment

If you use oxygen, CPAP, dialysis equipment, a power wheelchair, or other electric medical equipment, have a backup power and evacuation plan.

Important Documents

Keep Medicare cards, insurance ID cards, photo ID, prescription list, caregiver contacts, and physician information in a waterproof bag.

Special Needs Planning

Special needs shelters require planning before a storm is approaching. Registration helps emergency officials prepare, but it does not replace a personal backup plan.

Tip for caregivers: take a photo of medication bottles, insurance cards, and doctor contact information before hurricane season starts.

Hurricane Preparedness Checklist: Before, During & After the Storm

A simple storm checklist for Pasco County seniors, caregivers, and families. Use this as a starting point before hurricane season, then review it again whenever a storm is approaching.

Before the Storm

  • Know your evacuation zone and sign up for Alert Pasco before a storm is close.
  • Refill prescriptions early and ask your pharmacy about emergency refill options.
  • Charge phones, hearing aids, medical equipment batteries, scooters, and backup power banks.
  • Write down medications, doctors, pharmacy, allergies, insurance cards, and emergency contacts.
  • Pack Medicare cards, plan ID cards, photo ID, prescription list, and important documents in a waterproof bag.
  • Take photos of medication bottles, insurance cards, and important medical equipment.
  • Keep cash, gas, water, nonperishable food, flashlights, batteries, and pet supplies ready.
  • Give one trusted person a spare key and make sure they know where your supplies are.

During the Storm

  • Stay indoors, away from windows, preferably in an interior room on the lowest safe floor.
  • Monitor Alert Pasco, local emergency updates, or a NOAA Weather Radio.
  • Do not drive, walk, or swim through floodwater.
  • Keep refrigerator and freezer doors closed as much as possible if power goes out.
  • If medical equipment loses power, follow your backup plan and contact your provider when appropriate.
  • Never run a generator indoors, in a garage, or near windows or doors.
  • Use flashlights instead of candles when possible to reduce fire risk.

After the Storm

  • Do not return home until local officials say it is safe.
  • Stay away from downed power lines, floodwater, damaged trees, and unstable structures.
  • Photograph damage before cleanup for insurance claims.
  • Do not wire a generator directly into your breaker box.
  • If your home flooded, have electrical systems inspected before power is restored.
  • Watch for contractor fraud: verify licensing, get written estimates, and avoid paying cash upfront.
  • Use RxOpen.org or local pharmacy updates to find an open pharmacy after the storm.
  • Call 988 or the Disaster Distress Helpline at 1-800-985-5990 if stress becomes overwhelming.
Caregiver tip: if you help a parent, spouse, or neighbor, write their medication list, doctor information, emergency contact, and evacuation plan on one simple sheet before hurricane season starts.

Mobile & Manufactured Homes Need a Separate Hurricane Plan

Pasco County has many mobile and manufactured home communities, and they require extra planning before hurricane season. Even if your home is not near the coast or does not appear to be in a high flood-risk area, wind risk is still a serious concern.

Residents should know their evacuation zone, follow local evacuation orders, and make plans early for transportation, pets, medications, medical equipment, and where they will stay if they need to leave.

If you live in a mobile or manufactured home, do not wait until the last minute. Have a place to go before hurricane season begins, especially if you rely on oxygen, mobility support, dialysis, caregivers, or powered medical equipment.

Pasco County Shelter Guide

Public shelters are a safety option when you cannot stay with family, friends, or at a safer location outside the evacuation area. Always confirm shelter openings through Pasco County before leaving.

General Population Shelters

These shelters are for residents who need a safer place to stay during an evacuation. They usually provide basic protection, but they are not hotels. Bring your own supplies, medications, chargers, bedding, snacks, and personal items.

Pet-Friendly Shelters

Pasco County may open pet-friendly shelters during storms, but you should still bring a carrier, leash, food, water, bowls, medication, cleanup supplies, and vaccination records.

Special Needs Shelters

Special needs shelters are for residents who need extra medical assistance, such as oxygen, electricity-dependent equipment, mobility support, or caregiver help. Registration should be completed before hurricane season.

Before You Go to Any Shelter

  • Confirm the shelter is open before leaving.
  • Bring medications, medical equipment, insurance cards, ID, and chargers.
  • Bring food, water, bedding, clothing, hygiene items, and comfort items.
  • For special needs shelters, do not assume registration means a guaranteed reservation.
  • If a caregiver is needed, plan for that caregiver to come with you.
Special Needs Info Find Your Evacuation Zone Sign Up for Alert Pasco

A Note to Our Clients:

If you're already working with Capstone Health, don't worry about digging up your plan paperwork before a storm - we already have it on file. Just focus on your family and staying safe. If you need anything afterward: a replacement ID card, help with a service/refill, or just someone to call - we're here year-round, storm season or not.

Last updated: 6/28/2026

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