Hernando County Issues a Mandatory Evacuation for West of US 19
Evacuation Orders and Public Shelter Openings 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. Residents are advised to seek safe shelter with family or friends that reside in a safe structure. If this is not a possibility, a public shelter will open at 9 a.m. today Tuesday September 27, 2022 at the below address for residents in these
Greater Hernando County Chamber of Commerce Closed Dates for Hurricane Ian
The Greater Hernando County Chamber of Commerce 15588 Aviation Loop Dr., Brooksville, FL 34604 352-796-0697info@hernandochamber.com www.HernandoChamber.com MEDIA RELEASE September 26, 2022The Greater Hernando County Chamber of Commerce will be closed noon on Tuesday, September 27th through Thursday, September 29th, Friday September 30th is to be determined in preparation for Hurricane Ian. All events for this week are to be postponed until further notice. This includes:Brooksville B2B September Monthly
Hernando County Declares a Local State of Emergency
Hernando County Declares Local State of Emergency and Issues Emergency Protective Measures (Brooksville, FL) – Hernando County Emergency Management continues to monitor Hurricane Ian. Government leaders are assessing current and forecasted conditions to determine the need for additional emergency protective measures. PROCLAMATION NO. 2022-01, Declaration of State of Local Emergency, has been enacted by the Hernando County Board of County Commissioners. This declaration provides Hernando County Government
CITY OF BROOKSVILLE DECLARES STATE OF EMERGENCY
Brooksville, Florida – On September 26, 2022, during a Special Meeting of the Brooksville City Council, city leaders declared a State of Emergency due to the impending Hurricane Ian. The State of Emergency will remain in effect for a period of seven (7) days. Following is information related to the declaration: Immediate Local State of Emergency declared for the City of Brooksville and Hernando County for a period of seven (7) days. Voluntary evacuations are recommended beginning today, Monday, September
Health and Human Services Offers a Free RX Discount Prescription Card
((Brooksville, FL) – Hernando County Health and Human Services partners with Coast2CoastRx to offer a free to use discount prescription card so Hernando County residents can save on their medications. With over 60,000 participating pharmacies, the Coast2CoastRx free prescription discount card can save up to 80% on brand name or generic drugs. The card can cover medications, dental, vision, veterinary, hearing, diabetic equipment/supplies, lab & imagining services, and much more. It is primarily for
Piney Point Update Sept. 9, 2022
The court-appointed receiver and its contractor, Forgen, LLC, have begun closure work at the at the OGS-South compartment. Contractors are grading and shaping the area so that it will no longer accumulate rainwater and eliminate the need for future rainwater releases to Port Manatee.DEP will continue performing its stringent regulatory oversight of the facility to ensure this is the last chapter in the long history of Piney Point. DEP is committed to working with the receiver to ensure that progress toward
Current and Upcoming Vacancies on Various Committees
Commissioners is accepting applications from individuals interested in serving as a member on the Planning and Zoning Commission. There are currently three (3) positions open for appointment. Two (2) members shall be appointed at the discretion of the County Commissioner for their District vacant below and one (1) alternate member shall be appointed by the Board of County Commissioners as a whole. The terms of the five (5) regular member positions shall coincide with the term and location of the five
1st Budget Hearing Results in Another Tax Reduction For Hernando County
(Brooksville, FL) – The Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) hosted the first of two Budget Hearings on Tuesday, September 13, 2022. The Commissioners already reduced the millage rate 0.3 mills back on Tuesday, July 26, 2022 and lowered the budget an additional 0.15 mills at September’s meeting for a total reduction of 0.45 mills. This resulted in bringing the millage rate under 7 mills for the General Fund. At the Budget Hearing, Hernando County Budget Director Toni Brady presented a budget with the
