CITRUS COUNTY, Fla. — All Citrus County schools will be closed Tuesday and Wednesday in advance of Hurricane Michael.
Classes are canceled so district buildings can be used as hurricane shelters.
All after-school activities, including events, are canceled as well, according to the school district on a Facebook post.
"I urge everyone to take the necessary precautions to stay safe," district Superintendent Sam Himmel said.
The following shelters open at 9 a.m. Tuesday:
General population
Pet-friendly shelters
Special needs
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