Here is a county-by-county list of shelters opening in Northeast Florida due to Hurricane Ian. 🌀
In anticipation of the effects of Hurricane Ian, Alachua County has opened a special needs shelter at the Alachua County Senior Recreation Center .
The county EOC says the shelters should only be used by those living in homes that are potentially unsafe in high winds, such as mobile and manufactured homes, and for people living in flood-prone areas. Special needs shelters provide one cot per patient, not caregiver. Caregivers are asked to bring any needed bedding. When packing to go to a shelter, please bring special dietary foods and any prescription medications. Also, bring spare clothing, personal care items , spare eyeglasses/contacts, and identification.
Alachua County has activated the 311 Emergency Information Line. This is for questions and rumor control.The special needs shelter is located at the Ed Fraser Memorial Hospital, 159 N 3rd St, Macclenny. To register, call 904-259-6111.
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