A joint special meeting of the Hernando County Executive Policy Group (EPG) and Board of County Commissioners has been scheduled for Thursday, May 7, 2020 at 4 p.m. at the Hernando County Emergency Operations Center, located at 18900 Cortez Boulevard in Brooksville. The purpose of this meeting is to receive an update on COVID-19 and consider the need to extend the Local State of Emergency. This meeting will replace the previously scheduled EPG meeting at this time, date and location.

This joint special meeting will be open to the public. Residents may watch the meeting live on the Hernando County Government Facebook page at www.Facebook.com/HernandoCoGov. Citizens are encouraged to submit comments via email to BOCCCitizensComments@HernandoCounty.us. The meeting agenda may be viewed online at www.HernandoCounty.us.

Contact the County Administrator’s Office at (352) 754-4002 for questions regarding this meeting.

Hernando County Government’s Office of Emergency Management continues to monitor this rapidly evolving situation. 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
• Call the COVID-19 Public information Center phone line at (352) 540-6233 for questions related to Hernando County and COVID-19
• Residents of the City of Brooksville may call (352) 540-3810 or visit www.CityofBrooksville.us for questions related to the City and COVID-19
• 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
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