Hurricane Milton Public Shelter Information
When to Use Shelters
Public emergency shelters are a last resort for people who must evacuate and cannot stay with family, friends or at a hotel outside of the mandated evacuation zone(s). They are intended only for residents who are in zones ordered to evacuate, or who are dependent on electricity for home medical needs, or who live in homes and manufactured housing susceptible to wind damage. Convenience and comfort items will be minimal.
Shelter Locations
Shelters have closed in an effort to transition the facilities back to normal operations.
What to Take
(Read the list of supplies below. You may advise callers to go online to Ready.gov/Kit if they don’t want to write everything down during this call.)
When going to a public shelter, bring only essential items, including the following:
Masks are strongly recommend at shelters but not required.
Hand sanitizer and cleaning supplies for your family’s use.
All medicines, essential personal supplies and hygiene items.
Any special dietary foods you may require.
Baby supplies if applicable.
Important papers, including your driver’s license or government-issued ID, special medical information, insurance policies, property inventories, and your insurance agent’s name and number.
Wear comfortable clothing and shoes. Bring a few changes of clothes and one pair of extra footwear for each person.
Bedding or sleeping bags if you have them.
Non-perishable snacks and beverages. It’s best not to count on the shelter to provide these. Supplies can become limited.
Magazines, books, cards, games, small toys, and other activities to help you pass the time.
For Pet-Friendly Shelters
To shelter your pet in case of emergency you must bring:
Proof of current rabies vaccination and license for dogs and cats
Pet must be on a leash or in a carrier
A crate large enough for your pet to stand up and turn around. Cats need a crate large enough to contain litter and food/water
Bring all pet supplies to include: crate, food, water, litter, treats, cleaning supplies, medicines, etc.
You are responsible for the care of your pet while in the shelter
Cohabitation of pets and owners is not permitted