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Shelters

Broward County Public Schools in conjunction with Broward County Emergency Management, will activate, and manage hurricane shelters to support the community during hurricane season.  

Shelters
Shelters

Broward County Public Schools in conjunction with Broward County Emergency Management, will activate, and manage hurricane shelters to support the community during hurricane season.  

 WHAT TO BRING TO A SHELTER? 

  • ​​Identification 
  • Compact bedding such as pillows, blankets, air mattress 
  • Games, reading materials, cell phone and mobile device with charger, batteries, etc. 
  • Non-perishable snacks (including special dietary foods) 
  • Extra change of clothing 
  • Sanitary wipes or other hygiene products 
  • Flashlight 
  • Medications 
  • Emergency health information card & emergency contacts 
  • Battery-operated radio 
  • Water 
  • Supplies for children, elderly, and disabled family members, (games, baby formula, diapers, walker, wheelchair, hearing device, etc.) if applicable 
  • Important documents such as birth and/or marriage certificates, social security cards, passports, immunizations records, wills, vehicle titles, insurance policies, stocks, bonds, important electronics files 
  • Service animals if they meet the requirements under Federal Law 
  • Provisions at the shelter are very limited and cots are not provided! Evacuees are encouraged to carry with them items they will need during their stay at a shelter. 

 

                    Click HERE to view the List of Shelters for 2023.

 
 
 
 

Important Links

Broward Emergency Management

Stay informed and prepared with Broward County Emergency Management—your resource for disaster planning, alerts, recovery info, and community safety.

American Red Cross

Broward County’s Red Cross chapter serves 1.9 million residents from Fort Lauderdale, providing disaster relief, training, and support.

A Smartsheet form used to submit mosquito spraying requests, capturing name, contact details, and issue description.

 
Hurricane Preparedness essentials
 
 

Ready.gov is the U.S. government's official emergency preparedness site offering guidance, tools, alerts, and planning resources.

 
Emergency Mangement Website Pic
 
 
 
 

Alyssa’s Alert flyer explains a mobile panic alert app for Broward schools, enabling instant emergency notification.