HERNANDO – The National Weather Service has issued a Hurricane Warning from Franklin County, south to Manatee County, which includes, Citrus, Hernando, and Pasco Counties.
Officials with Hernando County Emergency Management held a press conference this morning to provide an update on what is expected to be Hurricane Idalia by the time it reaches our area.
Officials say a mandatory evacuation will go into effect tomorrow morning and they urge anyone living in a low-lying area or a mobile home to evacuate as well.
Idalia is expected to become a category 3 hurricane that will produce a storm surge of 6' – 9' feet.
Officials say the worst of the storm will impact the area overnight on Wednesday, making rescues more difficult for first responders.
Here is a list of shelter locations that are open now:
West Hernando Middle School – Special Needs
14325 Ken Austin Pkwy.,
Brooksville
D. S. Parrott Middle School – General Population and Pet Friendly
19220 Youth Dr.,
Brooksville
Nature Coast High School
4057 California Street
Brooksville
Hernando High School
700 Bell Ave
Brooksville
If you are in need of a Special Needs Shelter and have a pet, transportation from either your house or shelter location for your pet is done through Animal Control with the Hernando County Sheriff's Office. Please call the Hernando County Public Information Center (PIC) at 352-754-4083 to arrange pick up. The PIC will open at 8 am on Monday, August 28, 2023.
Here is a list of sandbag locations that are open now:
Linda Pedersen Park
6300 Shoal Line Blvd.
Spring Hill, FL 34609
Anderson Snow Park
1360 Anderson Snow Rd.
Spring Hill, FL 34609
Ridge Manor Community Center
34240 Cortez Blvd.
Ridge Manor, FL 33523
City of Brooksville DPW (open 24/7)
600 S Brooksville Ave.
Brooksville, FL 34601
We will continue to bring updates as they develop.
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