Hernando County Emergency Management continues to monitor Tropical Storm Idalia. Government leaders are assessing current and forecasted conditions to determine the need for additional emergency protective measures.

Hernando County Declares Local State of Emergency and Issues Emergency Protective Measures

PROCLAMATION NO. 2023-01 Declaration of State of Local Emergency, has been enacted by the Hernando County Board of County Commissioners.

This declaration provides the Hernando County Government the authority to take action as needed to ensure the health, safety, and welfare of our community. This includes making emergency purchases, obtaining additional resources, renting equipment, hiring workers, utilizing volunteers, etc. The Local State of Emergency will be in effect for seven days, or until rescinded.

Stay tuned as more information becomes available. Visit the Hernando County Emergency Management website at www.HernandoCounty.us/EM for all storm-related notices.

Hernando County Emergency Management will be opening the Public Information Center taking calls and storm-related questions from the public beginning Monday, August 28, 2023, at 8:00 a.m. The number for the Public Information Center is 352-754-4083.

As a friendly reminder, only call 911 for emergency services. Do not call 911 for storm-related questions. Follow Hernando County Government on Social Media @HernandoCountyFire  and @HernandoCoGov for current information on sandbag locations, shelters, office closures, etc. #HernandoPerpares