CLOSED Shelter
OPEN ShelterHURRICANE SHELTERS 101
- Usually schools or other solidly constructed buildings that provide a large, safe area
- Should always be considered a last resort if relatives or friends aren’t available
- Tend to lack many comforts such as bedding, pillows and food - so bring your own.
- Space can be limited- leave ASAP if your home is vulnerable and under evacuation order
- Locations can change from year to year - keep informed through television, radio and the Internet
- Be prepared to live with strangers in close quarters for the duration of the storm
- Daycare is not provided - supervise your children
WHAT TO BRING?
- Water
- Food
- Clothing and bedding
- Personal items
- Medications
- First-aid supplies,
- Important papers
- Miscellaneous items like games, toys, battery powered radios, flashlights, batteries
Have a Pet?
- Do not leave your pet behind
- Find a pet-friendly relative or friend’s house out of evacuation area
- Stay at a pet-friendly motel or hotel
- Last resort: Find a pet-friendly emergency shelter
- Local kennels and vet’s offices may not be the best places to house pet because their buildings might not be built to withstand hurricane force winds either.
Other Tips
- Be ready to set up a home away from home
- Take a shower and eat before leaving home
- Register immediately upon entering the shelter
- Obey shelter rules
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