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COUNTY-BY-COUNTY: Here’s a list of emergency shelters in Central Florida ahead of Idalia

Idalia expected to touch down in Florida as hurricane later this week

Barnett Park, Orlando

With Idalia expected to touch down in Florida as a hurricane later this week, counties across Central Florida have announced emergency shelter locations for residents to turn to in case of an evacuation.

Below is a list of counties and their shelter locations:

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BREVARD COUNTY

As of 4 p.m. on Aug. 29, there are no Brevard County shelters.

The county remains under a tropical storm warning.

For more information, visit the county’s website here.


FLAGLER COUNTY

Flagler County announced that as of 5 p.m. on Tuesday, a mandatory evacuation order will be in effect for residents in mobile homes, RVs and other unsafe structures throughout the county. However, county officials said that no residents will be forced from their homes.

LocationAddressCityOpensDesignation
Rymfire Elementary School1425 Rymfire DrivePalm CoastAug. 29 at 5 p.m.General Population
Special Needs Shelter
Pet-Friendly Shelter

The county remains under a tropical storm warning.

For more information, visit the county’s website here.


LAKE COUNTY

LocationAddressCityOpensDesignation
Lost Lake Elementary School1901 Johns Lake RoadClermontAug. 29 at 3 p.m.Special Needs Shelter
Pet-Friendly Shelter
The Villages Elementary School695 Rolling Acres RoadLady LakeAug. 29 at 3 p.m.Special Needs Shelter
Pet-Friendly Shelter

The county remains under a tropical storm warning.

For more information, visit the county’s website here.


MARION COUNTY

The sheriff’s office’s Division of Emergency Management recommends evacuation for residents who live in a mobile home, RV or other substandard housing west of Interstate 75.

Additionally, county officials stated that residents in the Dunnellon area are expected to have an 82% chance of experiencing tropical storm conditions.

LocationAddressCityOpensDesignation
West Port High School3733 SW 80th Ave.OcalaAug. 28 at 5 p.m.Special Needs Shelter
Forest High School5000 SE Maricamp RoadOcalaAug. 29 at 8 a.m.General Population
Horizon Academy365 Marion Oaks DriveOcalaAug. 29 at 8 a.m.General Population
Lake Weir High School10351 SE Maricamp RoadOcalaAug. 29 at 8 a.m.General Population
Pet-Friendly Shelter
North Marion Middle School2085 W. Highway 329CitraAug. 29 at 8 a.m.General Population
Vanguard High School7 NW 28th StreetOcalaAug. 29 at 8 a.m.General Population
Pet-Friendly Shelter

The county remains under a hurricane warning.

For more information, visit the county’s website here.


ORANGE COUNTY

Residents with special or medical needs are urged to call 407-836-3111 ahead of time.

Additionally, ID cards are not required to enter into shelters, according to the county’s website.

Orange County leaders added that all homeless shelters listed below will extend capacity to people in need.

LocationAddressCityOpensDesignation
Barnett Park4801 W. Colonial DriveOrlandoAug. 29 at 1 p.m.General Population
Pet-Friendly Shelter
South Econ Recreation Center3850 S. Econlockhatchee TrailOrlandoAug. 29 at 1 p.m.General Population
Pet-Friendly Shelter
Silver Star Recreation Center2801 N. Apopka Vineland RoadOrlandoAug. 29 at 1 p.m.Special Needs Shelter
Pet-Friendly Shelter
Goldenrod Recreation Center4863 N. Goldenrod RoadWinter ParkAug. 29 at 1 p.m.Special Needs Shelter
Pet-Friendly Shelter
Coalition for the Homeless18 N. Terry Ave.OrlandoAug. 29 between 3-5 p.m.Homeless Shelter
Orlando Union Rescue Mission
Family Home
1521 W. Washington StreetOrlandoAug. 29 between 3-5 p.m.Homeless Shelter
(for women, families
and couples)
Orlando Union Rescue Mission
Men’s Center
3300 W. Colonial DriveOrlandoAug. 29 between 3-5 p.m.Homeless Shelter
(single men only)
The Salvation Army624 Lexington Ave.OrlandoAug. 29 between 3-5 p.m.Homeless Shelter

The county remains under a tropical storm warning.

For a list of what to bring with you to a shelter, visit the county’s website here.


OSCEOLA COUNTY

As of 9 p.m. on Aug. 28, there are no active Osceola County shelters.

County officials said that shelters will remain closed but on standby if needed.

However, the county’s Office of Emergency Management told News 6 that they are evaluating the forecasts for Idalia to determine shelter locations. If activated, those shelters will be announced by Aug. 29.

The county remains under a tropical storm warning.

For more information, visit the county’s website here.


POLK COUNTY

Residents who are pre-registered for special needs sheltering and who need transportation will need to call 863-298-7027 before 10 p.m. on Aug. 28 — or between 7-10 a.m. on Aug. 29 — to make arrangements.

LocationAddressCityOpensDesignation
Tenoroc High School4905 Saddle Creek RoadLakelandAug. 29 at 4 p.m.General Population
Pet-Friendly Shelter
Mulberry Middle School500 Martin Luther King Ave.MulberryAug. 29 at 4 p.m.General Population
Pet-Friendly Shelter
Horizons Elementary School1700 Forest Lake DriveDavenportAug. 29 at 4 p.m.General Population
Pet-Friendly Shelter
Chain of Lakes Elementary School7001 CR 653Winter HavenAug. 29 at 4 p.m.General Population
Pet-Friendly Shelter
Spessard L. Holland Elementary School2342 EF Griffin RoadBartowAug. 29 at 4 p.m.General Population
Pet-Friendly Shelter
George Jenkins High School6000 Lakeland Highlands RoadLakelandAug. 29 at 4 p.m.General Population
Pet-Friendly Shelter
Department of Health - Polk County1255 Brice Blvd.BartowAug. 29 at 10 a.m.Special Needs Shelter

The county remains under a tropical storm warning.

For more information, visit the county’s website here.


SEMINOLE COUNTY

As of 3 p.m. on Tuesday, the county announced there were no Seminole County storm shelters in place. However, crews are preparing shelters to remain on standby, the county’s website reads.

According to Orange County leaders, the Rescue Outreach Mission shelter will extend capacity to people in need.

LocationAddressCityOpensDesignation
Rescue Outreach Mission1701 W. 13th StreetSanfordAug. 29 at 3-5 p.m.Homeless Shelter

The county remains under a tropical storm warning.

For more information, visit the county’s website here.


SUMTER COUNTY

Those who live in mobile homes, RVs or nearby flood-prone areas are urged to consider evacuating out of the storm’s path or into a shelter.

Residents are reminded to check before heading to a shelter, as shelters may have reached capacity. To check, call 352-689-4400.

In addition to the following shelters, Sumter County officials said other general population shelters will open as needed.

LocationAddressCityOpensDesignation
Sumter Fairgrounds7620 SR 471WebsterAug. 29 at 4 p.m.General Population
Pet-Friendly Shelter
Wildwood Community Center6500 Powell RoadWildwoodAug. 29 at 4 p.m.Special Needs Shelter
Pet-Friendly Shelter

Sex offenders are prohibited from entering general population or special needs shelters and must instead report to the sheriff at the county jail for any sheltering needs.

The county remains under a hurricane warning.

For more information, visit the county’s website here.


VOLUSIA COUNTY

A voluntary evacuation recommendation was issued on Monday and is set to take effect on Tuesday, Aug. 29 starting at 10 a.m.

Residents who live in RVs, mobile homes or low-lying areas are encouraged to find accommodations with friends or family.

Due to the small number of individuals seeking shelter because of the storm, the county closed the three designated shelters. They are working to find alternative accommodations for those who need help.

Volusia beaches will also close to vehicle traffic beginning on Tuesday afternoon. According to the county, these will be rolling closures, so entry will be prohibited at certain locations as toll booths are removed.

Meanwhile, beach access ramps will remain closed through Wednesday after county staff assess any damage from the storm. All other coastal parks will close by the end of the day on Tuesday, the county’s website states.

The county remains under a tropical storm warning.

For a list of what to bring with you to a shelter, visit the county’s website here.


News 6 will continue to update this list as additional shelter locations are announced.

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