HURRICANE SHELTERS TO OPEN FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, AT 10AM

15 general population shelters will open at 10 a.m. Friday in Palm Beach County:

Atlantic High School
2455 W Atlantic Avenue, Delray Beach 33445

Boca Raton High School
1501 NW 15th Ct, Boca Raton 33486

Boynton Beach High School
4975 Park Ridge Boulevard, Boynton Beach 33426

Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Elem. School
1501 Avenue U, Riviera Beach 33404

Forest Hill High School
6901 Parker Avenue, West Palm Beach 33405

Independence Middle School
4001 Greenway Drive Jupiter 33458

John I Leonard High School
4701 10th Avenue N, Greenacres 33463

Lakeshore Middle School
425 W Canal St N, Belle Glade 33430

Palm Beach Central High School
8499 Forest Hill Boulevard, Wellington 33411

Palm Beach Gardens High School
4245 Holly Drive Palm Beach Gardens 33410

Park Vista High School
7900 Jog Rd, Lake Worth 33467

Pahokee Middle School
850 Larrimore Rd, Pahokee 33476

Seminole Ridge High School
4601 Seminole Pratt Whitney Rd,
Loxahatchee 33470

West Boca High School
12811 Glades Rd, Boca Raton 33498

Westgate Elementary
1545 Loxahatchee Drive West Palm Beach 33409
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If you choose to go to a hurricane shelter, please bring the following:

•    Bedding materials

•    2 changes of comfortable clothes

•    Flashlight with extra batteries

•    Cell phone and a battery-operated charger

•    Medicines

•    Snacks and any special diet foods

•    Games, books and playing cards for entertainment during your stay

•    Space is limited, so please pack accordingly

 

Pet Friendly Shelter

Pet Friendly Shelter will open Friday, 10:00 A.M. at West Boynton Recreation Center, 6000 Northtree Blvd., Lake Worth.  The pet friendly shelter is available to Palm Beach County residents residing in a mandatory evacuation zone or in mobile homes.  Proof of residency is required.  Space is limited and restrictions apply.  Each pet must be accompanied by only one owner who will stay at the shelter.  Other family members will need to stay at nearby Park Vista High School due to space restrictions.  Livestock and reptiles will not be accepted.  Pets will be housed in an area separate from people. Pet owners will be given a schedule to attend to their animal’s needs. 

 

Special Needs Shelter

The Special Needs Shelter will open Friday morning.  If you are registered, you will be notified.  People with special medical needs should register for our Special Needs Program by calling (561) 712-6400 or visiting our websitewww.readypbc.org.

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