HERNANDO COUNTY RESOURCES & CONTACTS

In case of an emergency, be prepared!
 

• Disaster Planning Guide
  (hard copies can be picked up at the United Way office or EOC in Brooksville)
   
• Build an Emergency Supply Kit - Florida Department of Health
   
• Hernando County Emergency Management
  352-754-4083 (for individuals with questions on shelters, procedures, evacuation details, etc.) 
   
• Volunteer Reception Center (VRC)
  Disaster Recovery effort. Learn more by clicking the link above or calling the United Way of Hernando County office at 352-688-2026
   
• 2-1-1 Budget Friendly Emergency Preparedness
   
• 2-1-1 Hernando
  Search a database of health & human services for local resources
   
• 2-1-1 Senior Wellness Directory: Fall 2023
  (hard copies can be picked up at the United Way office)
   
• 9-8-8
  Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
   
• Alert Hernando
  Sign up for direct alerts on county emergencies and information
   
• Center for Disease Control (CDC)
   
• City of Brooksville
   
• Crime Stoppers
  1-877-990-8477 (TIPS) - To provide information about criminal activity and remain anonymous
   
• Crisis CleanUp
  Hotline opens up after landfall for residents: 1-800-451-1954
   
• FEMA
  Emergency Food & Shelter Program (EFSP)
   
• Florida Department of Health
   
• GasBuddy
  In event of disaster, website and app activates its "Fuel Availability Tracker" to assist motorists in finding gas stations that are in service
   
• Health & Human Services
  352-540-4338
   
• Hernando County Fire Rescue
  352-540-4353
   
• Hernando County Government
   
• Hernando County Health Department
  352-540-6800
   
• Hernando County Housing Authority
   
• Hernando County Schools
  www.HernandoSchools.org
   
• Hernando County Sheriff's Office
  352-754-6830                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
• Hernando County Special Needs Program
  The Hernando County Special Needs Program is in place to coordinate the registration, notification and evacuation of those residents with physical or mental disabilities or minor health and medical conditions.              
                                   
• MyFlorida.com
  The official portal for the State of Florida
   
• Public Information Center (PIC)
  352-754-4083
   
• United Way of Hernando County PARTNER PROGRAMS             
                                                                                      
• University of Florida IFAS (Institution of Food and Agricultural Sciences) 
  Disaster Preparedness & Recovery Guide                                                                                                                                                                                                                     
• The Weather Channel