Hurricane Milton: Hernando County updates & information

As Hurricane Milton works its way toward Florida, here's what people in Hernando County need to know.

Hernando County Evacuations:

Mandatory Evacuations have been issued 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.

Hernando County Closings:

Hernando County government offices will close due to Hurricane Milton. All non-essential county government operations will be closed on Tuesday through Friday.

Hernando County Shelters:

Residents seeking safe shelter are encouraged to arrive at their planned location by 12pm on Wednesday, October 9, 2024.

Challenger K-8, 13400 Elgin Blvd., Spring Hill, FL 34609

  • Special Needs Clients
  • General Population
  • Pet Friendly

West Hernando Middle School, 14325 Ken Austin Pkwy., Brooksville, FL 34614

  • General Population
  • Pet Friendly

Enrichment Center, 800 John Gary Grubbs Blvd., Brooksville, FL 34601

  • General Population

Hernando County Sandbags:

Hernando County opened the following sandbag sites, beginning Sunday, October 6, 2024, and will run daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., weather permitting.

  • Linda Pederson Park, 6300 Shoal Line Blvd., Spring Hill
  • Andeson Snow Park, 1360 Anderson Snow Rd., Spring Hill
  • Ridge Manor Community Center, 34240 Cortez Blvd.
  • Spring Lake Methodist Church, 4191 Spring Lake Hwy, Brooksville

Hernando County Schools:

All Hernando schools and district offices will be closed Tuesday through Friday. All activities and events through Friday are also canceled. 

Pasco-Hernando State College operations will be remote on Monday, October 7. All in-person classes will be held remotely. Students should contact instructors for instructions. Employees will perform duties remotely under the direction of their supervisors and all in-person student services are suspended. Virtual student services will be available. 
PHSC will be closed on Tuesday, October 8 and Wednesday, October 9.

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