© St. Petersburg Times, published May 26, 2002
West Hernando Middle School (Shelter for people with special needs only)
14325 Ken Austin Parkway, Brooksville
Deltona Elementary,
2055 Deltona Blvd., Spring Hill
Brooksville Elementary,
885 N Broad St., Brooksville
Fox Chapel Middle School,
9412 Fox Chapel Lane, Spring Hill
Moton Elementary,
7175 Emerson Road, Brooksville
Chocachatti Elementary,
4135 California St., Brooksville
Hernando High School,
700 Bell Ave., Brooksville
F.W. Springstead High School,
3300 Mariner Blvd., Spring Hill
Notes: Shelters are listed in order of opening. A minimum of two shelters will be open during emergencies. All public shelters in the county are equipped to accommodate handicapped evacuees. Pets, alcoholic beverages and weapons will not be permitted inside Red Cross shelters.
If you are evacuating, you should bring the following:
Pillows, blankets, sleeping bags or air mattresses
Extra clothing, sturdy shoes, eyeglasses, etc.
Personal hygiene items (toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, contact solution, etc.)
Quiet games, books, playing cards and favorite toys for children
Important papers, including driverŐs license, medical information, insurance policies and property inventories
Lightweight folding chairs or cots
For more information on shelters, evacuation routes, special needs registration and what to do with pets and livestock, see our Web site at www.co.hernando.fl.us/em.