Find an Emergency Shelter

• Shelter openings vary with each emergency. These shelters are hurricane evacuation shelters, not tornado shelters, cold weather shelters or flood shelters.
• Stay tuned to local media to determine which shelters are open. Shelters only open when all other local resources are expected to be expended.
• Be aware of which shelters are pet friendly. If you plan to go to a pet-friendly shelter, please be familiar with the Pet Requirements for Shelters (below) in advance.
• Sign up for the Special Needs Registry if you do not have transportation to get to a shelter and will need assistance.
• Public shelters should be a last option. It is always recommended to stay with family and friends if possible when you're told to evacuate.
• View a list of all Emergency Shelters here

Do not go to the shelter until local officials announce, through the media, that the shelter is open.