Port Richey council declares local emergency after dengue cases
Port Richey adopted Resolution No. 26-18 Oct. 6, 2026, declaring a state of local emergency for an outbreak of dengue and other mosquito-borne illness; council said the move aligns the city with Pasco County and could unlock equipment and funding for mosquito control.
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Port Richey’s City Council voted unanimously Oct. 6, 2026, to adopt Resolution No. 26-18, declaring a state of local emergency in response to an outbreak of dengue and other mosquito-borne viral illness. The declaration, read into the record by the city attorney, was approved after council discussion and a motion to adopt the resolution.
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