Dominique Holmes
Public Information Coordinator
Hernando County Government
15470 Flight Path Dr.
Brooksville, FL 34604
Office: (352) 540-6426
Cell: (352) 277-1069
DHolmes@HernandoCounty.us
www.HernandoCounty.us

MEDIA RELEASE
December 22, 2022

Hernando County Announces Availability of Cold Weather Shelters

 (Brooksville, FL) - Hernando County Emergency Management is monitoring the potential for cold weather Friday night into Saturday morning, and Saturday night into Sunday morning. In preparation, Emergency Management has coordinated with Jericho Road Ministries to ensure that anyone without access to heat has a safe place to stay beginning Friday, December 23, 2022 until weather conditions improve.

Cold Weather Shelters:

• Men’s Shelter

  1090 Mondon Hill Road
  Brooksville, FL 34605
  Phone: (352) 799-2912 ext.103

• Women’s Shelter (Mary’s House)
  

  1163 Howell Avenue
  Brooksville, FL 34601
  Phone: (352) 799-2912 ext.109

Steps to Prepare for Cold Weather:

• Residents should stay indoors, bring pets inside and cover or move plants that are sensitive to cold indoors. Do not leave pets outside in the cold weather.
• Consider running pool pumps overnight during freezing temperatures to prevent damage.
• Individuals that need to seek shelter from the cold may contact Jericho Road Ministries for assistance.
• Residents are encouraged to monitor to local media outlets or the National Weather Service at http://www.srh.noaa.gov/tbw/ for current weather information. The EOC is not activated at this time.

 Recommend Actions:

• Take this opportunity to refresh your emergency supply kit. For more information, visit http://www.HernandoCounty.us/EM
• Register for automated severe weather notifications at http://www.AlertHernando.org

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