Central Motel

09/27/2017

09/25/2017

We have FEMA rooms available for those effected by the hurricane. Please act soon as these rooms won’t last long.
For information on FEMA rooms and to make sure you qualify please visit www.fema.gov

Hurricane Maria has cleared Puerto Rico, view up-to-date information on FEMA's response to Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, how to help, & safety tips. Apply for Assistance

09/19/2017

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Things are returning to normal. The Trail is open, but still has downfall along the edges. Due to rerouting of traffic because of flooding of the Withlacoochee River, cars are using the trail on both sides (north and south) of the Ridge Manor Trailhead, so EXTREME caution is needed in this area. Be careful out there, but definitely relish in the fact that our trail is back.

09/14/2017

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As promised... here is our 1pm update regarding food/gas/groceries. From what we're hearing, some places are cash only and may have modified hours. As you hear of additional places not on this list, please post on this thread and we will get it updated. The items in salmon pink are on the east side of the county. The items in green are on the west side Thanks!

09/13/2017

Cinnamon Sticks is open. After the last few days you know you deserve a huge breakfast. 😀

09/13/2017

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PLEASE SHARE: Our Citizens Information Lines have been flooded with calls today asking about stores that are open in our county. Here's what we have so far. This is NOT an all inclusive list. Also, just because the store is OPEN doesn't mean they may not run out of items and have to close early. For gas stations, call first to see if they have gas. We will continue to update you throughout the day as we receive this information. The items in pink are on the east side of the county. The items in green are on the west side.

09/12/2017

We have electric back! Enjoy a cold room and a hot shower! We are filling up fast. Call 352-726-4515 and reserve your room before they are all gone.

09/12/2017

We are happy to report that we had no damages on our property during the recent hurricane. We are without electric but am sure that will be fixed quickly. We do have a main telephone that is working and we are accepting reservations.

09/11/2017

https://www.facebook.com/citrus953/posts/1662216120456269

09/11/2017

If anyone is in need of any maintenance services on the property. You can reach maintenance through the messenger option on this page . You can call or text 352-286-8327 or there is a walkie talkie outside the front door of the office.
We are monitoring the situation and since the power has gone off have been driving around checking windows and roofs. As well as monitoring the cars in our lot.
LI have a few flashlights avaible, some emergency towels etc. I will be here for you all night room 16 (back of building 1 pool side)

09/11/2017

https://www.facebook.com/citrus953/posts/1661741490503732

Reminder!
Curfew is officially in effect for ALL of Citrus County.

6PM-6AM

Roadways are strictly for emergency vehicle use.

For information contact the Citizen Information Lines:
352-249-2775
352-249-2776
352-249-2777

Please stay safe.

09/11/2017

https://www.facebook.com/sheriffcitrus/posts/1484089071646890

8:30pm IRMA UPDATE: Thankfully, we can share some really good news with you. We are still dealing with a very strong and dangerous storm but not at the level national forecasters previously thought.

Irma has been downgraded to a Category 2 hurricane. Hurricane Irma’s eye is located over Fort Myers, with maximum sustained winds of 110 mph, moving north at 14 miles per hour. By the time it gets to Citrus, it could possibly be a CAT 1. Very good news for our area.

We can expect police, fire and medical operations to cease within the next two hours because of winds hitting 45 mph. Emergency Management is monitoring the wind speed carefully and will advise shortly.

Sustained tropical storm force winds will begin sometime between 21:00-23:00 hours tonight. Hurricane force winds can be expected to start around midnight tonight. Hurricane force winds should cease somewhere around 06:00 hours Monday, with tropical storm force winds ceasing around 12:00 hours Monday. These times are only estimates and are subject to change.

Please be advised that when the eye passes over, it DOES NOT mean the storm is over. That lull will be followed by the hurricane winds again. DO NOT assume the storm is over.

Dangerous storm surge is expected on the west coast with water levels about 4-5 feet above ground level.

There is also a flood warning for areas along the Withlacoochee River over the next few days. There will be record level highs.

We appreciate everyone's patience as this storm has fluctuated drastically over the past few days. We are not out of the woods yet. PLEASE stay tuned to your local weather channels if you have not lost power and stay indoors.

We will have some damage and cleanup is ahead of us. But we will all get through this together!

We will continue to bring you updates here from the our Emergency Operations Center in Lecanto. Stay safe.