• Your pets can accompany you to a pet-friendly shelter. Do not forget proper identification, medical records, crates, and food. There will be pet-friendly shelters available for Special Needs clients as well.

• Information regarding transportation to a shelter will be distributed when shelters openings are announced.

• A list of shelters will be published on PrepareSeminole.org/#shelters

• General populations shelters typically remain open for 2-3 days depending on the severity of the disaster.

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If any of the following apply to you, consider evacuating to a shelter:

• If you live in a mobile or manufactured home
• If your home is in a low-lying area or a flood zone
• If your home is not structurally rated for hurricane conditions

• Seek housing with family or friends. Recovery shelters will open temporarily as disaster housing alternatives are assessed.

• Weapons, firearms, alcohol, and drugs are not permitted in county shelters.

• Make sure any trees on your property are properly trimmed.
• Purchase materials you may need for post-storm repairs (window covers, tarps, etc.) before you leave.
• Verify your insurance coverage.
• Take pictures or videos of your home, inside and outside, to use as verification for insurance in the event it is damaged.
• Install prominent, visible address numbers on your house.
• Secure any outdoor items, including lawn furniture, potted plants, and pool items.

The following will be provided at the shelter:

• Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
• Personal space accommodations measuring 21 square feet (7ft x 3ft)
• Presence of law enforcement

The following items need to be brought to a shelter:

• Bedding: cot/blanket/pillow (Cots are NOT provided at general population shelters)
• Personal medications
• Special dietary needs or foods
• Comfort/entertainment items
• Photo identification
• Extra clothing

• Shelters are primarily staffed by County employees; however, in some cases, volunteer groups who receive specialized training from the Office of Emergency Management will staff some shelters.