Find a Shelter

Tip for pet owners: Pet Owners should get informed on local pet-friendly shelter's rules and will likely need to pre-register pet(s). You must have your application complete and submitted before a hurricane or any emergencies.

Hardee Shelters
(Wauchula, Zolfo Springs, Bowling Green, pet friendly, and special needs)

Highlands Shelters
(Avon Park, Sebring, Lake Placid, Special Needs, and Pet Shelters)

Desoto Shelters
Special needs and general public shelter locations.

Download ChecklistAre You Ready for a Hurricane?
Download this checklist [PDF]
(provided by Nat'l Weather Service, Redcross, and FEMA)

Download shopping list for hurricane supply kit [PDF]
(allows you to add items to your shopping list over several weeks)

Emergency Operation Centers

Helpful Organizations
Desoto County EOC
Web Page
Catherine Furr, Director
c.furr@co.desoto.fl.us

Phone: (863) 993-4831
Office Email: eoc@co.desoto.fl.
us
Hardee County EOC
Web Page

Rich Shepard, Director
Rich.Shepard@hardeecounty.net
Phone: 863-773-6373
Emergency Hotline: 863-767-0102

(only active during emergencies)
Highlands County EOC
Web Page
Bill Nichols, Director
bnichols@hceoc.org
Phone: 863-385-1112
Charlotte County EOC
Web Page

Wayne Sallade, Director
Charlotte County's EOC email
Phone: 941-833-4000

STORM TRACKER
Interactive Map
click here

Create your own
FAMILY PLAN
Floridadisaster.org/family

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