Posted on September 8, 2017 at 7:00 p.m.
Broward County Opens Additional Shelters
Hurricane Irma Advisory #13
The existing Broward County shelters are nearing capacity. The County has
opened additional shelters to assist residents who are in need of shelter
before Hurricane Irma begins impacting South Florida.
All persons in South Florida should take
shelter by early Saturday morning.
Additional open shelters are:
Tradewinds Elementary School - 5400 Johnson Rd,
Coconut Creek, FL 33073Silver Palm
Elementary School - 1209 NW 155th Ave, Pembroke Pines, FL 33028Everglades
Elementary School - 2900 Bonaventure Blvd, Weston, FL 33331
General Shelter Information:
Residents who choose to
evacuate to a shelter are reminded that shelter only provides basic needs and
they should bring the following to make their stay more comfortable:
- Personal hygiene items
- Bedding such as cots, air mattresses, blankets and pillows for their own use (none will be provided)
- Non-perishable snacks and personal meals
- Extra change of clothing
- Personal items (medications, eyeglasses, hearing aid, flashlights, toothbrushes, battery-operated radio, special diet foods, if appropriate)
- Baby supplies: ample amounts of baby food, formula, juice, diapers and wipes, and a stroller, portable crib or play pen
- Driver's license, other identification
- Cash, traveler's checks
- Important documents
The Pick Up Points are:
- Corner of N 21 Ave & Lincoln St., Hollywood, FL (East of railroad tracks)
- Corner of N 21 Ave & Sherman St., Hollywood, FL (East
of railroad tracks)
- Salvation Army, 1445
W. Broward Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL
- Pompano Beach City Hall, 100 W. Atlantic Blvd., Pompano
Beach, FL
Pet Friendly Shelter Open:
Broward
County has opened a second Pet Friendly shelter. The shelter is located at
Everglades High School located at 17100 SW 48th Ct, Miramar, FL 33027. The
shelter began accepting residents at 1:00 p.m.
Pet Survival Kit:
Recommended items for a pet survival kit include:
§ A crate or carrier large enough for the animal to stand and turn
around (use a treat or toy to help pets adjust to the carrier
beforehand)
§ Leashes and collars
§ Two week supply of food (moist or
canned) with manual can opener
§ Two week supply of bottled water
§ Water and food dishes
§ Cat litter, litter pan and puppy
training pads
§ Favorite toys, blankets and treats
§ Emergency phone numbers for
veterinarian, animal shelters and friends/relatives
§ Veterinary clinic address and phone
number
§ Veterinary records with rabies
certificate and current Broward County license tag number
§ Medications with instructions
§ Cleaning supplies (newspaper,
plastic bags with ties, paper towels, disinfectant), litter scooper
§ A photo of you and your pet
together (to help prove the pet is yours), and one with the pet by
itself, showing any distinguishing marks that will help with
identification
Stay Informed:
Residents are
encouraged to monitor media outlets for up-to-the-minute information and public
safety advisories. The Town will be posting updates on social media, Facebook at Town of Davie, FL, follow us on Twitter
@TownofDavie, Instagram at townofdavie, visit www.davie-fl.gov or the Town of Davie’s recorded Hurricane Hotline at 954-797-1122.