These locations are not currently live and updates will be provided on emergency activation.
Emergency Management
Emergency Information
Preparedness for All Hazards
Our mission is to foster resilience among the whole community by building and sustaining the capability to mitigate against, prepare for, respond to and recover from all hazards.
Sandbag Locations
Linda Pedersen Park6300 Shoal Line Blvd., Spring Hill, FL 34609
Anderson Snow Park1360 Anderson Snow Rd., Spring Hill, FL 34609
- (Enter through the service road between the park and the gymnastics place, the sand is located at the end)
- These locations are not currently live and updates will be provided on emergency activation.
Ridge Manor Community Center34240 Cortez Blvd. Ridge Manor, FL 33523
These locations are not currently live and updates will be provided on emergency activation.
Spring Lake Methodist Church 4191 Spring Lake Hwy., Brooksville, FL 34601
These locations are not currently live and updates will be provided on emergency activation.
Tips on how to properly fill and stack your sandbags:
Tips on how to properly fill and stack your sandbags:
- Fill bags one-half to two-thirds of the way full
- Over-filled bags will result in a leaky sandbag wall
- Stack sandbags so that the seams between the bags are staggered
- Tuck the top of each bag under to ensure that that bag is sealed by its own weight
- Please bring your own shovel.
Power Outages
If you are experiencing an outage please use the following links to report it to the appropriate electric company.
Withlacoochee River Electric
Duke Energy
Withlacoochee River Forecast
Review the current forecast for Withlachoochee River levels from the National Weather Service below:
For more details on flooding in your area. Please visit the Flood Insurance page.
Available Shelter
No shelters activated at this time.
- Shelters are usually schools or community centers
- Conditions may be crowded, noisy, and lacking privacy
- Volunteers work to maintain safety and order
- Staying with friends or family may be more comfortable
- Each person receives approx. 20 sq. ft. of space
- Identification is required upon entry
- Most shelters are school gyms — bring an inflatable mattress, mat, or sleeping pad
- Cots are not provided
- Food may not be immediately available — eat before arriving
- Doors close when winds reach 40 mph sustained
- Electricity may be lost — bring:
- Flashlight + batteries
- Battery-operated or hand fan
- For pets, you must go to a designated pet-friendly shelter and bring
- Crate
- Vaccination records
- Collar with identification
- Food and water
- Identification
- At least 7 days’ worth of prescription and non-prescription medications
- Eyeglasses, dentures, hearing aids
- Several changes of clothes and extra socks
- Baby supplies (formula, diapers)
- Non-perishable food and water
- Cot, sleeping bag, blankets, pillow
- Flashlight and batteries
- Brush, comb, towel, washcloth
- Toothbrush, deodorant, soap
- Books, games, magazines, quiet electronics
Emergency Management encourages all residents to:
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- Develop a Personal Disaster Plan
- Prepare a Personal Disaster Kit, including:
- Food, water, medications
- Important papers and documents
- Stay informed through county alerts
- Notify friends and family that you are safe
Contact Us
Emergency Management
18900 Cortez Blvd.
Brooksville, FL 34601
📞 Phone: (352) 754-4083
📠 Fax: (352) 754-4090
🔊 Recorded Message Line: (352) 754-4111
Contact Us
Hernando County Government Main Line
(352) 754-4000
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