Hurricane Season starts June 1st
Now is the time to prepare before a storm is on the way!
✅ Stock up on water & non-perishable food
✅ Charge power banks & emergency devices
✅ Refill medications & first aid supplies
✅ Check flashlights, batteries, and generators
✅ Review evacuation routes & emergency plans
✅ Secure important documents in waterproof containers
✅ Prepare supplies for children, seniors, and pets
✅ Trim trees and secure outdoor furniture
✅ Check your insurance coverage now
✅ Fill your gas tank before storms approach
🌀 Don’t wait until stores are empty and lines are long.
Preparation today can protect your family tomorrow.
Stay informed. Stay safe. Be ready. 💙
The Disaster Supply Kit checklist is available online for your convenience. You may be wondering whether there is a tax holiday in Florida for hurricane supplies. The answer is no. As of August 1, 2025, the sales tax exemption on specific hurricane supplies in Florida has ended. Previously, the state offered one- or two-week sales tax holidays at the beginning of the hurricane season and, in some years, in the middle of it to help residents save on disaster supplies.
If you need to restock your hurricane supplies, please click here to access the Disaster Supply Kit checklist!
Additionally, the Special Needs Registration form must be completed every year. Some of you may have filled this out last year, but it is necessary to do it again. If you need assistance with the paperwork or the online process, please contact us. To fill out the form online, click on the PASCO COUNTY website.
Don’t wait until hurricane season begins! If you have any questions regarding the disaster supply kit checklist, the Special Needs Registration Form, or anything else, please reach out to Kasey Kreusch or Carrie Esposito for more information.
🍷✨ SAVE THE DATE ✨🍷
Join us for the 17th Annual Wine Tasting & Silent Auction for an unforgettable evening of wine, community, and giving back!
📅 Friday, November 6, 2026
🕡 6:30 PM – 10:00 PM
📍 Seven Springs Golf & Country Club
Enjoy:
🍷 Wine Tastings
🛍 Silent Auction
🎶 Great Atmosphere
🤝 Community Connection
💙 Supporting the Deaf & Hard of Hearing Community
Gather your friends, reserve your babysitters, and mark your calendars now — you will not want to miss this elegant evening!
More details and ticket information coming soon.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Historic First: Deaf Community Represented in Queen Chasco Nomination
New Port Richey, Florida – A historic milestone has been reached in the celebration of community leadership and inclusion. Carrie Esposito has been nominated as the first Deaf candidate for the title of Queen Chasco at the upcoming Chasco Fiesta Coronation Ball.
Nominated by Deaf & Hard of Hearing Services of Florida, Inc., Esposito’s nomination marks a significant moment for accessibility, representation, and equal opportunity within the City of New Port Richey and the broader Pasco County community.
The Chasco Coronation Ball, a longstanding tradition of Chasco Fiesta, honors individuals who demonstrate leadership, service, and dedication to the community. Esposito’s nomination highlights the importance of ensuring Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals are fully included in civic celebrations and leadership roles.
“As a Deaf professional and community advocate, this nomination represents more than a personal honor,” said Esposito. “It reflects progress toward a more inclusive community where accessibility and representation truly matter.”
Through her work supporting Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals, Esposito has consistently advocated for communication access, emergency preparedness inclusion, and equitable community participation. Her nomination symbolizes breaking barriers and opening doors for future generations.
The 2026 Chasco Coronation Ball will take place during the Chasco Fiesta celebrations in New Port Richey, Florida, on March 20, to finalize the King Pithla and Queen Chasco.
Please check the Upcoming Events tab for detailed information, and make sure to save the date.
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