Citrus County: Idalia updates and emergency information

Follow ongoing updates from Citrus County in response to Hurricane Idalia.

You can get information directly from the Citrus County EOC.

Evacuations

The Citrus County Board of Commissioners issued a mandatory curfew from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m., prohibiting all travel with Evacuation Zone A. Residents who live in Evacuation Zone A won't be allowed to return until the curfew is lifted and conditions have been deemed safe. 

Citrus schools status

Citrus County public schools will be on a half-say schedule Monday, August 28, then closed Tuesday and Wednesday. Schools will also be closed on Thursday. 

Schools will reopen Friday, Sept. 1. 

Other closings

None announced.

Sandbag locations

Both Citrus County locations are open until further notice:

  • Homosassa Community Park, 4210 S Grandmarch Ave, Homosassa
  • Bicentennial Park, 501 N Baseball Pt, Crystal River

LINK: Get updates on Idalia's track and forecast on MyFoxHurricane.com