Eight dogs, eight cats, seven snakes, four rats, and two bearded dragons

Shelter Visits

Was out this afternoon visiting some of our school shelter sites. One of the shelters I stopped by was Lecanto Primary which is a shelter for evacuees with animals. At the current count, there were eight dogs, eight cats, seven snakes, four rats, and two bearded dragons. Yes, SEVEN SNAKES!

It is always so great seeing firsthand our community come together to take care of one another. Visiting these shelters you see it on many levels. Thank you to our Citrus County Government, Health Department, Citrus County Sheriffs Deputies, and our Citrus County School District staff and administrators. These people are often working 12-hour shifts (or more) away from their own families to provide a safe place for those in need within our community. Some even stay overnight. The food service workers are preparing meals and snacks, custodians are keeping the facilities continually clean, office staff are constantly checking people in and out and busy taking care of miscellaneous needs, Deputies were ensuring that everyone’s safe, and school administrators are making sure everything at the facility was running smoothly. While visiting I also saw our Assistant Superintendent Mike Mullen and his wife Marcia who was going to the sites checking on things and bringing extra supplies if needed, and Assistant Superintendent Jonny Bishop and other district leaders were out at other sites and facilities doing the same. While at Central Ridge Elementary shelter, Walmart had a team member bring out extra cases of bottled water.

We are so grateful to everyone!

CITRUS COUNTY SHELTERS

Shelters are currently available at the following locations:

• Forest Ridge Elementary School (Special Needs) – 2927 North Forest Ridge Blvd., Hernando, FL 34442
• Lecanto Primary (Pet Friendly) – 3790 W Educational Path, Lecanto, FL 34461
• Central Ridge Elementary School (General Population) – 185 West Citrus Springs Blvd., Citrus Springs, FL 34434
• Citrus High School (General Population) – 600 West Highland Blvd., Inverness, FL 34452

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