Special Needs Shelters

With the possibility of Tropical Storm Dorian turning into a hurricane that will hit Florida, this is the time to think about where you'll go if you have to evacuate. There are special needs shelters for people with disabilities and medical conditions that don't require hospitalization. You need to submit information about yourself online in order to be placed on the Florida Special Needs Registry. This will enable you to receive information from emergency management officials about evacuation and sheltering options, which will be revealed when a hurricane approaches Florida. However, being on the Registry doesn't mean you'll automatically be taken to a special needs shelter. If you need assistance in getting to a shelter, contact Brevard County Emergency Management at (321) 637-6670, option #2. For more information, go to https://www.floridadisaster.org/planprepare/disability/.

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