In response to forecasted low temperatures, Hernando County Emergency Management, in partnership with the American Red Cross, Hernando County Community Organizations Active in Disaster, and the City of Brooksville, is opening a Warming Center to provide warmth and comfort to those in need.
The Warming Center will be located at the Enrichment Center, located at 800 John Gary Grubbs Blvd., Brooksville, FL 34601, and will open Wednesday, January 8, 2025, from 8:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m., and Thursday, January 9, 2025, from 8:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. The center will remain open through the night to ensure that community members have a safe place to stay warm.
Important Information:
– The Warming Center will not include meals or cots.
– Pets are not allowed in the Warming Center.
Steps to Prepare for Cold Weather:
– Residents should stay indoors, bring pets inside and cover or move plants that are sensitive to cold indoors. Do not leave pets outside in the cold weather.
– Consider running pool pumps overnight during freezing temperatures to prevent damage.
– Residents are encouraged to monitor to local media outlets or the National Weather Service at http://www.srh.noaa.gov/tbw/ for current weather information. The EOC is not activated at this time.
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
