MEDIA RELEASE
October 6, 2024
Hernando County Declares Local State of Emergency and Issues Emergency Protective Measures
(Brooksville, FL) β Hernando County Emergency Management continues to monitor current weather conditions for Hurricane Milton. Government leaders are assessing current and forecasted conditions to determine the need for additional emergency protective measures. PROCLAMATION NO. 2024-07 Declaration of State of Local Emergency, has been enacted by the Hernando County Board of County Commissioners.
This declaration provides Hernando County Government the authority to take action as needed to ensure the health, safety and welfare of our community. This includes making emergency purchases, obtain additional resources, renting equipment, hiring workers, utilizing volunteers, etc. The Local State of Emergency will be in effect for seven days, or until rescinded.
Visit the Hernando County Emergency Management website at www.HernandoCounty.us/EM for all storm-related notices or call the Public Information Center at 352-754-4083.
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