PASCO COUNTY – The Pasco Board of County Commissioners has issued a local state of emergency for Pasco County in response to dengue fever, a mosquito-borne viral infection affecting the community and region.
Officials said the declaration allows the county administrator and emergency management director to waive everyday procedures and do what they believe is necessary to ensure the health, safety and welfare of the community.
The local state of emergency is in effect for seven days or until rescinded by the county administrator if it’s no longer needed.
Pasco County is providing support as necessary to the Pasco County Mosquito Control District and the Florida Department of Health in Pasco County.
The county encourages residents to follow precautions at https://www.floridahealth.gov/individual-family-health/injury-prevention-wellness/mosquito-and-insect-borne-disease-prevention/.
Visit pascomosquito.org or pasco.floridahealth.gov for details on dengue fever prevention and mosquito control efforts.
