Hernando County: Idalia updates and emergency information

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

You can get information directly from the Hernando County EOC.

Evacuations

Mandatory evacuations were issued starting Tuesday, August 29, 2023 at 7 a.m. for all areas west of US 19, which includes evacuation zones A, B, and C. All residents living in coastal and low-lying areas, as well as manufactured homes county wide, are included. Residents are advised to seek safe shelter with family or friends that reside in a safe structure. If this is not a possibility, public shelters are open. Click here to see evacuation zones and routes for Hernando County. 

Hernando County shelters

• West Hernando Middle School –  14325 Ken Austin Pkwy., Brooksville (this is a sheeter for residents with special needs). Residents needing the special needs shelter and have a pet, transportation from either your house or shelter location for your pet is done through Animal Control with Hernando County Sheriff’s Office. Please call Hernando County Public Information Center (PIC) at 352-754-4083 to arrange pick up. The PIC is open.
• D. S. Parrott Middle School –19220 Youth Dr., Brooksville (general population and pet-friendly)
• Nature Coast Technical High School – General Population, 4057 California St., Brooksville (general population)
• Hernando High School, 111 Ernie Chatman Run, Brooksville (general population)

Hernando schools status

Hernando public schools will reopen Thursday, Aug. 31. 

Other closings

None announced.

Sandbag locations

• Linda Pedersen Park, 6300 Shoal Line Blvd, Spring Hill, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Anderson Snow Park, 1360 Anderson Snow Road, Spring Hill,
• Ridge Manor Community Center, 34240 Cortez Blvd, Ridge Manor
• City of Brooksville Department of Public Works, 600 S. Brooksville Avenue, Brooksville, 24 hours a day (weather permitting). Please bring your own shovel.

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