In the event you need to evacuate your home, you need a place to go. You need to work out a plan before the need arises. The best plan is to make arrangements with family or friends to stay with them. You will be more comfortable and with people you know. If a community shelter is open, it should be your last resort. Our community mass care shelters are not equipped to deal with special medical needs. Individuals with special medical needs or their caregivers should click here for additional information. Our county has 2 locations designated as community shelters which may be opened for a hurricane event. The structural integrity of these shelters cannot be guaranteed.
These shelters are NOT SUITABLE FOR A TORNADO SHELTER! Residents should not go to these locations seeking shelter unless they have been advertised as being open for a particular event. If you do go to a shelter, you will be required to register and follow the rules. A list of things that you will need to bring can be found here. |