SOUTHWEST FLORIDA — Multiple zones in multiple counties are under mandatory evacuation. There are shelters open across southwest Florida for anyone who needs it.
LEE COUNTY SHELTERS OPEN AT 3 P.M. MONDAY:
- Island Coast High School at 2125 De Navarra Pkwy, Cape Coral
- Dunbar High School at 3800 Edison Ave, Fort Myers
- Estero Recreation Center at 9200 Corkscrew Palms Blvd, Estero
- All shelters accept pets, but they must be on a leash or in a crate.
CHARLOTTE COUNTY:
- Babcock Ranch School Field House at 43281 Cypress Parkway
- Harold Avenue Recreation Center, 23400 Harold Ave., in Port Charlotte
- Kingsway Elementary School at 23300 Quasar Blvd., in Port Charlotte (OPENS TUESDAY)
- Liberty Elementary School at 370 Atwater St., in Port Charlotte (OPENS TUESDAY)
- Neil Armstrong Elementary School at 22100 Breezeswept Ave., in Port Charlotte (OPENS TUESDAY)
Here's what you need to bring:
- Sleeping bag, sleeping pad and/or blankets and pillow
- Personal flashlight & headlamps
- Disinfectant supplies, hand sanitizer, soap, cloth face coverings
- Toothbrush/toothpaste
- Soap – you may choose to purchase body wipes for quick wipe downs instead of soap
- Feminine hygiene products
- Cell phones chargers/backup battery
- Extra sets of clothes suitable for the season
- Extra socks and sturdy shoes
- Food or snacks (72+ hours worth)
- Books or magazine
- Prescription medications, eyeglasses
- Important documents
If you will have pets, be sure to bring:
- Pet care items
- Pet food and water (at least two weeks worth)
- Proper identification
- Medical records/microchip info/vaccination papers
- A carrier or cage
- Muzzle and leash
- Water and food bowls
- Medications
COLLIER COUNTY SHELTERS OPEN AT 4 P.M. TUESDAY:
- Gulf Coast High School at 7878 Shark Way
- Immokalee High School at 701 Immokalee Drive
- Golden Gate High School at 2925 Titan Way
- Corkscrew Middle School (Pet-Friendly) at 1165 Oil Well Road
- Cypress Palm Middle School (Pet-Friendly) at 4255 18th Ave N.E.
- Golden Gate Middle School (Pet-Friendly) at 2701 48th Terrace S.W.
- Immokalee Middle School (Pet-Friendly) at 401 9th Street
- Oakridge Middle School (Pet-Friendly) at 14975 Collier Blvd
- Special Needs Shelter at Palmetto Ridge High School (Pet-Friendly) at 1655 Victory Lane (Opens at 2 p.m. Tuesday)
- All pets must stay in a crate and they will be housed in a different location in the school
Here's what to bring:
- Necessary medications
- Cell phone chargers
- Toiletries
- Food
- Water
- Flashlights
- Bedding
DESOTO COUNTY SHELTERS OPEN TUESDAY AT NOON:
- Turner Center at 2250 NE Roan St, Arcadia
- South Florida State College at 2251 NE Turner Ave #2700, Arcadia (SPECIAL NEEDS SHELTER)
Here’s what to bring:
- Your full emergency supply kit
- Any necessary medical supplies
- Special dietary items
- ID or passport
- Comfort items like pillows, blankets, or bed rolls
- Pack some items to help pass the time, such as playing cards, board games, or laptops for movies.
HENDRY COUNTY SHELTERS OPENING TUESDAY AT 6 P.M.:
- LaBelle Middle School at 8000 E Cowboy Way in LaBelle
- Clewiston High School at 1501 Francisco St. in Clewiston
- The special needs shelter is at LJ Nobles Senior Center at 475 E Cowboy Way in LaBelle
- If you need a ride to the shelter, utilize STREAM transit fixed route services
- If you are going to a shelter at a school, there will be no food, water or bedding.
Here’s what to bring:
- Sleeping gear: A sleeping bag, blanket, pillow, or air mattress. There are NO cots or bedding provided at the shelter.
- Clothing and shoes: Extra clothes and shoes for each person.
- Personal hygiene items: Toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, towels and other hygiene products.
- Important documents: Identification, Social Security Card, birth and/or marriage certificates, passports, insurance policies, wills, and other important papers.
- Medication and first aid: Medications clearly marked with your name, dosage, and doctor’s name, plus a first aid kit in a waterproof box.
- Electronics: a cell phone, charger, flashlight, and battery-operated radio.
- Other supplies: a whistle to signal for help, extra batteries, and manual can opener.
- Small Children and infants: Baby formula, diapers, snacks.
- Elderly: Walker or wheelchair, oxygen, and any necessary medications.
- Pets: Food and water, dishes, and a leash for bathroom breaks. Pets MUST be in a crate at all times.
