Hurricane Helene Update 8 - Special Needs Shelter Opening/Huracán Helene Actualización 8 - Apertura de albergues para necesidades especiales
Wednesday, Sep. 25, 2024
Last Updated: Wednesday, Aug. 05, 2026
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Helene is now a Category 1 Hurricane.
Alachua County is opening a special needs shelter at noon today, at the Alachua County Senior Recreation Center (5701 NW 34th Blvd., Gainesville). For information about transportation to the special needs shelter, call 352-955-2575.
Special needs shelters provide one cot per patient. Caregivers are asked to bring any needed bedding in case cots are unavailable. When packing to go to a shelter, please bring special dietary foods and any prescription medications. Also, bring spare clothing, personal care items (hygiene, toiletries, etc.), spare eyeglasses/contacts, and identification.
For more information, contact Alachua County Communications Director Mark Sexton at 352-264-6979 or msexton@alachuacounty.us.
If you have a disability and need an accommodation in order to participate in a County program, service or public meeting, please contact the Alachua County Equal Opportunity Office at 352-374-5275 at least 2 business days prior to the event. TTY users please call 711 (Florida Relay Service).
