Warming Center to Open Thursday Night in Hernando County
(Brooksville, FL) – In response to forecasted freezing temperatures, Hernando County Emergency Management, in partnership with the City of Brooksville, is opening a Warming Center to provide warmth and comfort to those in need.
The Warming Center will operate at the Enrichment Center, located at 800 John Gary Grubbs Blvd., Brooksville, FL 34601. The center will open Thursday, January 15, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. and remain open overnight until 8:00 a.m. Friday, January 16, 2026. Overnight operations will continue each evening, from 8:00 p.m.-8:00 a.m. through Tuesday, January 20, 2026, to provide a safe, warm location for those in need.
Important Information:
· The Warming Center will not include meals or cots.
· Pets are not accepted in the Warming Center.
Steps to Prepare for Cold Weather:
· Prolonged exposure to cold temperatures may result in hypothermia, particularly for individuals spending extended periods outdoors. Residents should remain indoors when possible, bring pets inside, and cover or relocate cold-sensitive plants. Pets should not be left outdoors during cold weather.
· Frost and freezing conditions may damage vegetation and plants and may cause exposed pipes to freeze. Residents with pools should consider running pool pumps overnight during freezing temperatures to help prevent damage.
· Residents are encouraged to monitor local media outlets or the National Weather Service at https://www.weather.gov/tbw/ for the most current weather information. The Emergency Operations Center is not activated at this time.
· Public transportation is available through Hernando County Transit (TheBus). For more information on bus routes and schedules, visit https://www.hernandocounty.us/living-here/transit-thebus/routes-schedules/
Recommended 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 www.AlertHernando.org
· Share Warming Center information with anyone who may be in need.
