CITRUS COUNTY, Fla. — On Wednesday evening, Hurricane Milton made landfall as a Category 3 storm near Siesta Key on Florida's Gulf Coast.
10 Tampa Bay is compiling this guidance and other local information into county-specific guides. We will keep you updated with the latest information as the community recovers. Here's what you need to know for Citrus County:
FORECAST
See the continuing forecast for the area here.
Ongoing impacts:
- The Withlacoochee River is continuing to rise to near-record levels, with a crest not expected until later this week. People in low-lying areas have evacuated.
EVACUATIONS
The evacuation order for Flood Zone A was lifted Thursday morning.
A curfew is in place from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., prohibiting travel in parts of the county. The latest details can be found on the county's website.
DISASTER RECOVERY CENTER
A FEMA Disaster Recovery Center will be open for those affected by Hurricane Debby/Helene/Milton on Wednesday, Oct. 16:
- Location: West Citrus Community Center (8940 W Veterans Drive, Homosassa, FL 34448)
- Hours of operation: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Sunday
SHELTERS
Sheltering is closed in Citrus County.
DAMAGE REPORTS
To report damage, complete the form here.
POWER
Duke Energy: You can find the latest power outages on the website here.
SECO Energy: You can find the latest power outages on the website here.
Withlacoochee River Electric Cooperative: You can find the latest power outages on the website here.
CLOSINGS
Schools
All schools reopened on Monday, Oct. 14.
County offices
The Citrus County Sheriff's Office reported there were no government office closures as of Saturday morning.
City of Inverness Administrative Offices
City administrative offices reopened on Friday, Oct. 11.
City of Inverness Facilities
Whispering Pines Park closed at 5 p.m. on Monday, October 7, and will remain closed until further notice. Downtown city parks and Liberty Park reopened for regular hours on Oct. 11. The Valerie Theatre reopened for regular hours on Friday, Oct. 11.
Residential Sanitation Services
Residential sanitation services in Inverness that were scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday were picked up on Friday. Friday's garbage routes were scheduled to be picked up on Saturday.
Commercial Sanitation Services
Commercial sanitation services in Inverness resumed on a delayed start on Friday, October 11.
Citrus County Landfill
The landfill reopened on Friday, Oct. 11 with regular hours.
SANDBAG LOCATIONS
Self-Serve Sites are accessible 24/7 — please bring your own shovel(s):
- Citronelle Park 7826 W Dunklin Rd, Dunnellon
- The Homosassa Recreation Park 4210 S Grandmarch Ave, Homosassa
- Bicentennial Park 501 N Baseball Point, Crystal River
- Floral Park 9530 S Parkside Ave, Floral City
- Old Hernando Elementary School 2435 N Florida Ave, Hernando
- Spruce Boat Ramp 4863 E. Spruce Dr., Dunnellon
