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Hernando County declares a local state of emergency

MEDIA RELEASE
March 19, 2020

Hernando County declares a local state of emergency

(Brooksville, FL) As a proactive measure to monitor and limit the spread of COVID-19, PROCLAMATION NO. 2020-01, Declaration of State of Local Emergency, has been enacted by the Hernando County Executive Policy Group as of March 19, 2020.

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 The Local State of Emergency will be in effect for seven days, or until rescinded.

The Hernando County Emergency Operations Center is operating at a Level Three: monitoring status. Visit the following web and social media sites for more information:

• Residents should monitor trusted sources of information such as the Florida Department of Health (FDOH) website at www.FloridaHealth.gov/COVID-19 and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website at www.CDC.gov to learn the facts and to follow recommendations to prevent the spread of disease.
• FDOH has set up a call center for general questions regarding COVID-19 at (866) 779-6121, operating 24/7
• Visit www.HernandoCounty.us/COVID19 for information on all Hernando County Government updates regarding COVID-19
• For information on refreshing your emergency supply kits and plans go to www.HernandoCounty.us/em
• Sign up to receive emergency alerts at www.AlertHernando.org
• Follow us on Facebook @HernandoCoGov
• Follow us on Twitter @HernandoCoGov