COUNTY-BY-COUNTY: Emergency shelters opening ahead of Helene

ORLANDO, Fla. – Central Florida counties are opening shelters across the state ahead of Hurricane Helene. Prepare for the storm by knowing the local shelters in your area.

If you plan to visit a shelter, it is recommended to bring identification, food and water, medication, toiletries, baby supplies, bedding and pet supplies if your shelter allows pets.

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Continue to monitor county websites for updated shelter listings as the storm approaches.

News 6 will add to the list of locations below as more locations open.

Marion County

Westport High School: 3733 SW 80th Avenue, Ocala, FL

• The shelter will be open from 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 25, for residents with special needs.
• The shelter will be open to the public from 4 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 25.
• Pets will be admitted into the shelter.

Learn more about Marion County’s disaster preparedness HERE.

Orange County

West Orange Recreation Center: 309 S. West Crown Point Road, Winter Garden, FL

• The shelter will be open to residents with special needs at 7:30 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 26.

Goldenrod Recreation Center: 863 N. Goldenrod Road, Winter Park, FL

• The shelter will be open to residents with special needs at 7:30 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 26.

Barnett Park: 4801 W. Colonial Drive, Orlando, FL

• The shelter will be open to the public at 7:30 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 26.

Learn more about Orange County’s disaster preparedness HERE.

Sumter County

Sumter Fairgrounds: 7620 SR 471, Webster, FL

• The shelter will be open to the public at open at 7 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 26.
• Pets will be admitted into the shelter.

Wildwood Community Center: 6500 Powell Road, Wildwood, FL

• The shelter will be open to residents with special needs at 7 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 26.
• Pets will be admitted into the shelter.

Learn more about Sumter County’s disaster preparedness HERE.

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