(Brooksville, FL) The Hernando County Executive Policy Group issued a mandatory evacuation order for coastal zones A and B, and mobile homes countywide. Shelters will open at 2 p.m., Friday, September 8, 2017, for residents in these zones. Go to http://hernandocounty.us/em/ documents/maps/8-evacuation- zones-and-routes/file to find the location of your zone.
Coastal flooding, surge and wind are predicted to be the biggest threats from Hurricane Irma.
“Residents should first attempt to find shelter with nearby relatives, friends and neighbors,” Emergency Management Director Cecilia Patella stated. “If that is not an option, citizens may evacuate directly to a shelter.”
The following shelters will open Friday, September 8, 2017 at 2 p.m.
Challenger K-8 School of Sciences and Mathematics
13400 Elgin Blvd., Spring Hill, FL 34609, Google map
Designated special needs shelter
D.S. Parrott Middle School
19220 Youth Dr., Brooksville, FL 34601, Google map
Designated pet-friendly shelter
Explorer K-8
10252 Northcliffe Blvd., Spring Hill, 34608, Google map
Hernando High School
700 Bell Ave., Brooksville, 34601, Brooksville, FL 34601, Google map
Nature Coast Technical High School
4057 California St., Spring Hill, FL 34604, Google map
“Residents should first attempt to find shelter with nearby relatives, friends and neighbors,” Emergency Management Director Cecilia Patella stated. “If that is not an option, citizens may evacuate directly to a shelter.”
Tips for shelter residents
Bring identification.
Eat prior to arrival. The first meal will be dinner.
Bring air mattress or sleeping bag, cots will not be provided.
Bring medicines, blanket/sheet, snacks, water and personal hygiene products.
Call the special needs registry at (352) 754-4083 to request transportation
Make every effort to carpool due to limited parking at schools.
Hernando County Government’s Office of Emergency Management continues to monitor and inform our community about the possibility of severe weather as Hurricane Irma impacts Florida. Visit the following web and social media sites for more information.
For the latest local conditions go to www.HernandoCounty.us/em
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