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Broward County Designated Hurricane Shelters for Hurricane Wilma

Updated October 22, 2005 at 1:00 p.m. for Mobile Home Residents only.  List subject to changes and updates.

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   Monarch High School, 5050 Wiles Rd., Coconut Creek
   Fox Trail Elementary School, 1250 Nob Hill Rd., Davie
   Watkins Elementary School, 3520 S.W. 52 nd Ave., Pembroke Park
  Park Lakes Elementary School, 3925 N. State Rd. 7, Lauderdale Lakes
   Plantation Elementary School, 651 N.W. 42 nd Ave., Plantation
PET SHELTER: Millennium Middle School - 5803 N.W. 94th Avenue, Tamarac / Humane Society of Broward County Pet Hurricane Hotline 954-266-6871.   See information below for requirements of designated pet shelters.

SPECIAL NEEDS SHELTER INFORMATION FOR BROWARD COUNTY

•  Broward County operates a Special Needs Shelter Program for qualified residents in an evacuation area in the event of a hurricane.

•  Special needs residents are defined as persons with health-related problems who do not qualify for admission to a public shelter operated by the American Red Cross due to the nature of their health care needs.

•  If you feel you quality for a special needs shelter: YOU MUST REGISTER IN ADVANCE, BEFORE A STORM THREAT. Call Broward County Elderly and Veterans Services Division at 954-537-2888 or TDY 954-537-2882 .

•  If the Hurricane Hotline has already been activated in response to a storm threat, it is TOO LATE to register for a special needs shelter. Call a family member, friend, physician, or as a last resort, hospital.

 Exceptions to pre-registration are sometimes made a person needing a special shelter may also call the Hurricane Hotline (954-831-4000) and try to get through to someone that way to try to make special arrangements. 

PET FRIENDLY SHELTER INFORMATION .

 

Currently only one emergency shelter is in existence, with very limited capacity. It is at Millennium Middle School - 5803 N.W. 94th Avenue, Tamarac   Broward County residents in an emergency evacuation zone who would like to pre-register for the pet friendly shelter can do so in person at the Humane Society of Broward County begining June 8, 2005 Monday-Friday between the hours of 9:00am-5:00pm. Space is limited and is on a first come, first serve basis to those living in a designated emergency evacuation zone.

 

If you are planning to utilize the pet friendly shelter, you must bring with you in person the following items: 

  • Valid proof of residence in an evacuation zone such as an electric, water or cable bill.  A driver's license will not be sufficient proof.
  • Valid proof of rabies vaccination and license tag for your pets.
  • The name, address and phone number of your veterinarian.
  • A current photo of the pets you are planning to bring to the shelter. 
  • These photos will not be returned and will be attached to your registration.

 

Criteria to be allowed into the shelter are:

  • Pets must be pre-registered with the Humane Society of Broward County.
  • Pet owners must be able to provide proof that they live in an evacuation area (utility bill).
  • Must supply a current photo of the animal.
  • Pets must be up-to-date on rabies vaccination and licensing.
  • Pets must be crated and will be housed in the same area as other pets.
  • Pet owners must stay at the emergency shelter and by appointment only, provide care for their animals (i.e., walking, feeding, cleaning up after).
  • Pet owners will not be allowed to sleep or stay in the room where their animals are housed.

 

Contact the Humane Society of Broward County at 954.989.3977, early during hurricane season to determine if any space is still available.

 

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