June 1 marks the start of the Hurricane Season. Please plan ahead so that you and your family, plus all of our communities, can stay safe in the event of a storm in our area. Now is the time to plan ahead.
Mass Attendance:
All parishioners are urged to use good judgment when deciding whether to travel to and from Mass. In the event that roadways are not clear and weather conditions are unsafe to travel, the faithful are reminded that, according to Church Law, the obligation to attend Sunday Mass does not apply when there is grave difficulty in fulfilling this obligation (Code of Canon Law, Canon 1248 §2).
News and Updates:
If a storm threatens our area, please watch your local news for updates and check with your local parish or school for information about cancelations and closures. The Diocesan website will also post the latest updates affecting our Diocese.
Bulletin Information & Prayers for Protection during Hurricane Season
- Prayers for Protection during Hurricane Season: English | Spanish
- Hurricane Season Bulletin Info English
- Hurricane Season Bulletin Info Spanish
Parish Preparation Resources:
The resources linked to below are for parishes to use in their hurricane preparation process.
- Preparation Guide for Hurricanes and Impending Storms (2022 version)
- Pre-Planning-Awareness-Checklist
- Recommendations for Sacramental Records Preservation
- After-The-Storm
County, State and Federal Resources:
- Citrus County Emergency Management
- FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency)
- Florida Division of Emergency Management
- Hernando County Emergency Management
- Hillsborough County Emergency Management
- My Safe Florida Program
- National Hurricane Center
- Pasco County Emergency Management
- Pinellas County Emergency Management
- Ready America for Hurricanes
Helpful Articles & Resources
- Family Emergency Plan – Developed by Gabe Tishcler, Emergency Management Director, Florida Catholic Conference
- Pasco County Planning Guide
- Pinellas County Surviving the Storm
- Tropical Cyclones 11
- Ciclones Tropicales 11
- Safeguarding Valuables
- Alerts and Warnings
- Pets & Animal Care
- Storm & Emergency Guide for Kids
- Personal Go Bag_AARP Bulletin