HURRICANE/DISASTER/SPECIAL NEEDS...
Alerts, Forms (online too), and Information
Get County Alerts and Information (Click this link): STAY SAFE
If you have special needs (Click this link for hardcopy form):
While the hurricane season doesn't actually start until June 1st,tropical formations are already starting. Hurricane season runs
from June 1st through November 30th. It's time that we should
start making our plans in the event one comes our way. The
following information is for people who have special needs and
need help in evacuating:
There are several Special Needs (Medical) Shelters in Hillsborough
County. A special needs shelter is a temporary emergency facility
capable of providing care to residents whose medical condition is
such that it exceeds the capabilities of the Red Cross Shelter but
is not severe enough to require hospitalization. Health Department
doctors and nurses support these shelters. You must be
pre-registered before the hurricane. Early registration allows
emergency officials to quickly identify and check on those that
need medical attention. Special Needs applications are available
by calling Hillsborough County's Infoline at (813) 272-5900 or the
Hillsborough County Health Department (813) 307-8063. This will
help in determining which shelter they should go to and what, if
any assistance they require to evacuate. The Hardcopy form or
Online Registration is available to download or submit through
the ABOVE Special Needs link or STAY SAFE Link respectively
or use the below links under the HOW TO.
HERE IS THE COUNTY PROCESS to register for the Hillsborough
County Specials Needs Shelter or Transportation (Please check
for current information through the links above):
- To register for a special needs shelter or transportation, complete the program evaluation form by one of the following methods:
- Online registration (preferred registration method)
- Complete an evaluation form and mail or fax to:
Hillsborough County Health Department
P.O. Box 5135
Tampa, FL 33675-5135- English form*
- Forma española*
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- Call your home health care provider
- Call the Hillsborough County Health Department at (813) 307-8063
- The evaluation form requests information about your medical problems and needs; be as detailed as possible so we can evaluate your form accurately for eligibility
Once your form is evaluated, you will receive a letter indicating your status along with more information about the program.
FOR THOSE OF YOU WITHOUT SPECIAL NEEDS: (Please regularly check
the Hillsborough County STAY SAFE LINK (above) to identify current
shelters that are the closest to you and meets your requirements. You will
be advised as to which one(s) are open for each event:
Valrico Elementary, 609 S. Miller Rd.
609 S Miller Rd, Valrico, FL 33594
Shelter Status: Closed
Public: Yes
Pet Friendly: No
Public Trans. Shelter: No
Law Enforcement: Yes
Food Status: Ample
Power Status: Normal
Sewer Service: Normal
Water Service: Utilities
Nelson Elementary, 5413 Durant Rd.
5413 Durant Rd, Tampa
Shelter Status: Closed
Public: Yes
Pet Friendly: No
Public Trans. Shelter: No
Law Enforcement: Yes
Food Status: Ample
Power Status: Normal
Sewer Service: Normal
Water Service: Utilities
Mulrennan MS, 4215 Durant Rd.
4215 Durant Rd. Valrico, Fl. 33596
Shelter Status: Closed
Public: Yes
Pet Friendly: No
Public Trans. Shelter: No
Law Enforcement: Yes
Food Status: Ample
Power Status: Normal
Sewer Service: Normal
Water Service: Utilities
TURKEY CREEK ELEMENTARY
5005 Turkey Creek Rd Plant City, Fl 33567
Shelter Status: Closed
Public: Yes
Pet Friendly: No
Public Trans. Shelter: No
Law Enforcement: Yes
Food Status: Ample
Power Status: Normal
Sewer Service: Normal
TO LEARN ABOUT PROTECTING YOUR PET, call 813-744-5660. The shelters
that accept pets nearby are (Please check with county website for current pet shelters
AND Information):
RIVERVIEW HIGH SCHOOL
Shelter Status: Closed
Public: Yes
Pet Friendly: Yes
Public Trans. Shelter: No
Law Enforcement: Yes
Food Status: Ample
Power Status: Normal
Sewer Service: Normal
Water Service: Utilities
SHIELDS MIDDLE SCHOOL
15732 Beth Shields Way, Sun City Center, FL 33573
Shelter Status: Closed
Public: Yes
Pet Friendly: Yes
Public Trans. Shelter: Yes
Law Enforcement: Yes
Food Status: Ample
Power Status: Normal
Sewer Service: Normal
Water Service: Utilities
BARRINGTON MIDDLE SCHOOL
5720 Osprey Ridge Dr, Lithia, Fl. 33547
Shelter Status: Closed
Public: Yes
Pet Friendly: Yes
Public Trans. Shelter: No
Law Enforcement: Yes
Food Status: Ample
Power Status: Normal
Sewer Service: Normal
Water Service: Utilities
DURANT HIGH SCHOOL
4748 Cougar Path, Plant City, FL 33567
Shelter Status: Closed
Public: Yes
Pet Friendly: Yes
Public Trans. Shelter: No
Law Enforcement: Yes
Food Status: Ample
Power Status: Normal
Sewer Service: Normal
Water Service: Utilities
SUMNER HIGH SCHOOL
10650 Co Rd 672, Riverview, FL 33579
Shelter Status: Closed
Public: Yes
Pet Friendly: Yes
Public Trans. Shelter: No
Law Enforcement: Yes
Food Status: Ample
Power Status: Normal
Sewer Service: Normal
Water Service: Utilities
BARTELS MIDDLE SCHOOL
9190 Imperial Oak Blvd, Tampa, FL 33647
Shelter Status: Closed
Public: Yes
Pet Friendly: Yes
Public Trans. Shelter: No
Law Enforcement: Yes
Food Status: Ample
Power Status: Normal
Sewer Service: Normal
Water Service: Utilities
SERGEANT PAUL R SMITH MIDDLE SCHOOL
14303 Citrus Pointe Dr., Tampa, Fl
Shelter Status: Closed
Public: Yes
Pet Friendly: Yes
Public Trans. Shelter: No
Law Enforcement: Yes
Food Status: Ample
Power Status: Normal
Sewer Service: Normal
Water Service: Utilities
BURNETT MIDDLE SCHOOL
1010 N Kingsway Rd, Seffner, Fl
Shelter Status: Closed
Public: Yes
Pet Friendly: Yes
Public Trans. Shelter: No
Law Enforcement: Yes
Food Status: Ample
Power Status: Normal
Sewer Service: Normal
Water Service: Utilities
Everyone should file their emergency contact numbers with the SalesOffice in the event of an emergency. This is especially true for those
residents who live alone. With that info in their file for you, it will be
much easier to contact a relative in the event of any emergency. This
is a good time to prepare your home by making sure that all trees
around your home are trimmed and that the exterior of your home is
in good order. You can also start stocking up on batteries,
non-perishable food, and water. Make sure that you don't let your
medications run out. Keep the gas tank in your car full. Have some
cash on hand. Have you had your hurricane straps checked recently
to make sure that they are secure? Do you have a cellphone in the
event that our phone service is interrupted for a long time? There is
a government-sponsored program that will provide individuals who
qualify with a free cellphone. To see if you qualify, go to (Click on
For more info on hurricane preparedness, click on the following links:
More Hurricane Preparedness Information
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