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Hernando issues recommended evacuation order
The order is for all coastal residents in Evacuation Zones A/B.
By TIMES STAFF WRITER
Published June 12, 2006
Hernando County's emergency management officials have issued a local state of emergency order and a strongly recommended evacuation order for all coastal residents in Evacuation Zones A/B. This is the extreme western portion of the county, lying west of U.S. 19, excluding The Heather, Glen Lakes, Regency Oaks and River Country.
A shelter will open at Nature Coast Technical High School, 4057 California Street, Brooksville, Florida, at 6:00 p.m. this evening. This shelter will include special needs residents. The Code Red notification system will be used to notify residents within the evacuation area.
Alberto is expected to be a Category 1 hurricane by landfall Tuesday afternoon in northern Florida. Residents should prepare for possible power outages as we experience tropical storm force winds tonight with gusts up to 50 mph. Maximum rainfall of up to 10 inches is possible through Tuesday. Tornadoes are also possible as the bands cross the county.
Coastal storm surge of 1-2 ft. above high tide is predicted for Monday and 5-7 feet above high tide at 4:00 a.m. Tuesday. Low lying areas may also expect local flooding. Sandbags are available at three locations: the Hernando Beach Volunteer Fire Department on Shoal Line Boulevard, the Brooksville Fire Department on Veterans Avenue in Brooksville and the Ridge Manor Community Center on Cortez Boulevard, just west of U.S. 301.
There will be no garbage collection services tomorrow due to the high winds. Residents should not place their garbage cans at the roadside.
Boat owners should secure their vessels today and make sure bilge pumps are working. For information, visit www.hernandcounty.us/parks_rec
The Public Information Center opened at noon today and will continue taking phone calls until 7:00 p.m. and will resume at 6:00 a.m. Tuesday - 352-754-4083.
Emergency Management officials will continue to closely monitor the storm and keep the public informed. For updates on Hernando County's preparations, call the pre-recorded Public Information Line at 352-754-4111 or 352 754 4083 or visit the Hernando County government website at www.hernandocounty.us/em.
[Last modified June 12, 2006, 17:30:33]
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