Some shelters are wheelchair accessible. For other special needs there are five shelters available, but they require pre-registration.
For specific information on shelters for special needs residents click on the links below:
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If you need assistance with daily activities due to a disability, or if you need medical equipment that requires electricity, you must pre-register for a special needs evacuation center placement as soon as possible.
Miami-Dade County:
(305) 273-6790, TDD (305)468-5402
Broward County:
(954) 537-2888
Monroe County:
(305) 292-4591
Palm Beach County:
(561) 233-3500
Hearing Impaired Services:
TDD 305 668 3323
Dialysis/Renal:
ESRD Network of Florida(Network 7) (813) 251-8686or (800) 826-3773
When you register you willbe assigned to a shelter.Be mindful that notevery shelter is open duringevery evacuation. Local 10News and JustNews.com will keepyou informed of evacuations, butyou should check to besure your specific shelter isopen.