Emergency Preparedness
Preparing for emergencies is a shared responsibility across households, businesses, and the entire community. Whether planning for your family, your pets, or your workplace, taking simple steps today can save lives and reduce disruption when disaster strikes.
Explore Preparedness Resources
Use the links above to access the focused guidance found on each preparedness page:
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Family Preparedness — Create a family plan, choose meeting places, gather supplies, and build your Family Go Box.
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Pet Preparedness — Learn how to safeguard animals during evacuations, prepare pet disaster kits, and locate pet-friendly shelters.
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Business Preparedness — Strengthen business continuity, protect critical data, and prepare employees for emergencies.
Why Preparedness Matters
If a major storm or emergency occurred today, would your family be ready? Would your business? Thoughtful planning helps you:
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- Protect your loved ones
- Secure your home and property
- Keep pets safe
- Reduce downtime for your business
- Recover more quickly after an event
The Disaster Planning Guide, created by Hernando County Emergency Management and the Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council, provides essential checklists, tools, and instructions to support your planning efforts.
Health Department Resources
The Florida Department of Health offers helpful guidance on staying safe and healthy before, during, and after emergencies.
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- 2022 EOC Factsheets (Updated Sept. 28, 2022)
Practical information on disaster safety, health considerations, and recovery tips.
- 2022 EOC Factsheets (Updated Sept. 28, 2022)
How the Community Plays a Role
Emergency preparedness isn’t something government can do alone. It requires collaboration from:
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- Neighborhood and condo associations
- Faith-based organizations
- Civic and volunteer groups
- Schools and education partners
- Local businesses
- Residents across the county
By sharing information at workplaces, schools, clubs, and places of worship, community members help build a safer, more resilient Hernando County.
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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