Emergency Management
"Emergency Management
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.
HERricane HERnando Applications Are Live
Join us for our HERricane HERnando Emergency Preparedness Camp from June 22 - 26, 2026. This camp has no cost and will help empower girls to make a difference.
For more questions, please contact our Emergency Management department:
Emergency Management
18900 Cortez Blvd.
Brooksville, FL 34601
Phone: (352) 754-4083
Evacuations
Disaster Assistance & Recovery
Emergency Declaration
Emergency Management Plan
National Weather Service Forecasts
Report Residential Damage
Available Shelters
Activated Shelters: No shelters activated at this time.
What to Expect:
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.
What You Need to Know:
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.
What to Bring:
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.
Personal Preparedness:
Emergency Management encourages all residents to develop a Personal Disaster Plan, prepare a Personal Disaster Kit including food, water, medications, important papers and documents, stay informed through county alerts, and notify friends and family that you are safe.
Sandbag Locations and Tips:
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 the bag is sealed by its own weight. Please bring your own shovel.
Anderson Snow Park: 1360 Anderson Snow Rd., Spring Hill, FL 34609 (not currently live)
Linda Pedersen Park: 6300 Shoal Line Blvd., Spring Hill, FL 34609 (not currently live)
Ridge Manor Community Center: 34240 Cortez Blvd. Ridge Manor, FL 33523 (not currently live)
Spring Lake Methodist Church: 4191 Spring Lake Hwy., Brooksville, FL 34601 (not currently live)
Power Outages:
Withlacoochee River Electric (WREC) - Report an Outage / Outage Map
Duke Energy - Report an Outage / Outage Map
News & Notices:
Applications Now Open for HERricane HERnando 2026
Hernando County Emergency Management to Host Annual Hurricane & Safety Expo
Warming Center to Reopen Saturday Night, February 8, 2026, in Hernando County
Withlacoochee River Forecast available from National Weather Service at US 301 Trilby and Croom locations.
Contact:
Emergency Management
18900 Cortez Blvd.
Brooksville, FL 34601
Phone: (352) 754-4083
Fax: (352) 754-4090
Recorded Message Line: (352) 754-4111"
2026 Camp Funshine Summer Camps
"Summer Camps
NOTICE
Camp Funshine is full, and registration is now closed.
2026 Camp Funshine
Mark your calendars! Summer camp registration will be open on Monday, April 6.
We have an exciting, jam-packed summer planned! Check out our weekly activities for this year, including outdoor adventures, arts and crafts, games of all kinds, water fun days, and field trips.
Camp Cost: $120 per week, per camper. $30 nonrefundable deposit per week is due at the time of registration. A maximum of 5 weeks may be selected per camper.
Camp runs weekly from Monday, June 1 through Friday, August 7, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Camp will be closed on Friday, June 19, and from June 29 through July 3.
Location: The Lake House – 1202 Kenlake Ave, Spring Hill, FL 34606
Camp Hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Drop-off: 7:30 AM – 9:00 AM
Pick-up: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Applications must be notarized.
No applications will be accepted prior to April 6.
For more information, please contact our office at (352) 754-4031 or email [email protected].
How to Register
Summer camp registration opens on Monday, April 6.
Download and complete the "2026 Camp Funshine Registration Form." Applications can be submitted via:
- Drop-off at the Parks and Recreation office
- Email your application to [email protected]
Please note: Applications MUST be notarized and will not be accepted prior to April 6.
Weekly Schedule and Activities
Each session includes planned activities and field trips for the week. Camp is held at the Lake House, Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
Please note:
- A maximum of 5 weeks may be selected per camper
- Week 5 (June 29 – July 3) has no camp
- Camp is closed Friday, June 19
Weekly Field Trips:
Week 1 (6/1–6/5): Anderson Snow Splash Park / Dolphin and Island Shelling Cruise / Spring Hill 8 Movies - $120
Week 2 (6/8–6/12): Bowling / Florida Aquarium / Deep Sea Fishing - $120
Week 3 (6/15–6/19): Laser Ops / Painting with Traveling Art Parties / Epperson Lagoon (Closed Friday 6/19) - $120
Week 4 (6/22–6/26): Adventure Island / Chinsegut Conservation Center / Tampa Bay Rays - $120
Week 5 (6/29–7/3): No Camp
Week 6 (7/6–7/10): Ice Skating at Center Ice / Florida Aquarium / Laser Ops - $120
Week 7 (7/13–7/17): Epperson Lagoon / Altitude Trampoline Park / Pine Island Beach - $120
Week 8 (7/20–7/24): Tree Hoppers / Bass Conservation Center / Adventure Island - $120
Week 9 (7/27–7/31): Dolphin Cruise and Island Shelling / Locomo Roller Skating / Buccaneer Bay - $120
Week 10 (8/3–8/7): Bowling / Anderson Snow Splash Park / Spring Hill 8 Movies - $120"
Public Notices
"The page displays a collection of public notices from Hernando County government. Key notices listed include: Notice of Board's Intent to Consider Purchase/Sale Agreement for Real Property (Jun 16, 2026); MPO Notice regarding Public Meeting Cancellations for the TAC, CAC, & BPAC of the Hernando-Citrus MPO on June 25, 2026 (Jun 10, 2026); MPO Notice regarding Public Meeting Cancellation for the Hernando-Citrus MPO Board on July 2, 2026 (Jun 10, 2026); Public Notice of Meeting for the AHAC on Thursday, June 11, 2026 (May 29, 2026); MPO Notice regarding Public Meeting for the Hernando-Citrus MPO Board on June 4, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. (May 27, 2026); Public Notice of Availability of Applications for HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) & Tenant-Based Rental Assistance (TBRA) (May 27, 2026); Hernando County Announcement of Availability of Applications for HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) Set-Aside Funding & Affordable Housing Development Funding (May 22, 2026); Notice of 30-Day Comment Period and Public Hearing for Draft Program Year 2025-2026 - HUD Annual Action Plan (May 22, 2026); MPO Notice regarding Public Meeting for the TAC of the Hernando-Citrus MPO on May 28, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. (May 21, 2026); MPO Notice regarding Public Joint Meeting for the CAC & BPAC of the Hernando-Citrus MPO on May 28, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. (May 21, 2026). The page also notes that Hernando County is in a Modified Phase III 'Extreme' Water Shortage and provides a link to anonymously report watering violations."
Hernando County Utilities Department to Host Groundbreaking Ceremony for Ridge Manor Water Reclamation Facility Expansion Project
"Hernando County Utilities Department to Host Groundbreaking Ceremony for Ridge Manor Water Reclamation Facility Expansion Project"
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