Citrus County Hurricane News

03/16/2025

01/06/2025

No hurricane but dang look at those sustained winds and gusts

10/14/2024

10/12/2024

TECO and Duke Energy released estimated restoration dates for power across the Tampa Bay area >> https://wfts.tv/4eSmzkF

10/11/2024

Here's a look at estimated times you'll see power back in your neighborhood.

10/11/2024

LANDFILL OPEN TODAY

From Citrus County government:
County to Resume Landfill and Debris Pickup Operations Friday
Following a post-Milton inspection and assessment of its landfill, the County announced today that the site will re-open and resume operations Friday, October 11th. The landfill will be open usual hours, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Friday and 8:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Saturday. All fees will be waived these two days.
Starting Monday, regular hours and fees will resume.
Debris pickup from the storms will also resume Friday, week with crews focused on completing work in the heaviest hit coastal areas, before expanding Countywide.
Emergency Management has requested additional staff and resources from the State for both the landfill and Disaster Debris Management Sites, in order to comply with State- and Federal guidelines set in place for Hurricane Helene. “Our staff and local contractor partners have worked tirelessly for close to two weeks straight to remove historic amounts of debris. Hurricane Helene debris also overwhelmed multiple counties and haulers in the region,” said County Administrator Steve Howard.

10/11/2024

THANK YOU! 🫶🏼
We want to take a moment to thank all of our CCSB employees who have been helping to keep our shelters available in response to Hurricane Milton. Thank you for your dedication to our community.

With the passing of the storm, Citrus County is closing shelter sites as guests depart or guests are consolidated into other locations. Many shelters have already closed.

🌀For more information on storm shelters, please visit http://www.sheriffcitrus.org/

10/10/2024

10/10/2024

Here are the latest power outage numbers for the Tampa Bay area. For the whole State of Florida, ther are currently 3,410,752 people without power. Track outages in your area: https://baynews9.com/fl/tampa/news/2024/10/08/power-outages-milton

10/10/2024

10/10/2024

Please continue to stay off the roads, as downed trees, flooded streets, and other hazards exist throughout the City.