We will remove shelters from the list as they fill up
By ABC7 Staff
Published: Oct. 9, 2024 at 6:07 AM EDT|Updated: Oct. 9, 2024 at 11:37 AM EDT
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Full list of shelters near you, for Hurricane Milton
Sarasota County/ Venice- 11 Locations, all pet friendly
Sarasota County shelters open Oct, 8 at 10 a.m.
Atwater Elementary School, 4701 Huntsville Ave.North Port, FL 34288
Booker High school, 3201 N. Orange Ave.Sarasota, FL 34234
Brookside Middle school, 3636 South Shade Ave.Sarasota, FL 34239
Gulf gate Elementary School, 6500 S. Lockwood Ridge RoadSarasota, FL 34231
Heron Creek Middle School, 6501 W. Price BlvdNorth Port, FL 34291
North Port High School, 6400 West Price BlvdNorth Port, FL 34291
Philippi Shores Elementary School, 4747 S. Tamiami TrailSarasota, FL 34231
Southside Elementary School, 1901 Webber StreetSarasota, FL 34239
Taylor Ranch Elementary School, 2500 Taylor Ranch TrailVenice, FL 34293
Manatee County:
There’s plenty of space at all of our shelters (ALL PET FRIENDLY):
Virgil Mills Elementary School, 7200 69th St. E., Palmetto
Jessie P. Miller Elementary School, 601 43rd St. W., Bradenton
Myakka Elementary School, 37205 Manatee Ave., Myakka City
W D Sugg Middle School, 5602 38th Ave. W., Bradenton
Barbara A. Harvey Elementary School, 8610 115th Ave. E., Parrish
B D Gullett Elementary School, 12125 44th Ave. E., Bradenton
Gilbert W McNeal Elementary School, 6325 Lorraine Rd., Lakewood Ranch
Dr. Mona Jain Middle School, 12205 44th Ave. E., Bradenton
Go to mymanatee.org/storm for updates.
Additional information from the City of Venice:
Evacuation centers will open today, Tuesday Oct. 8 at 10 a.m. Please view the list of evacuation centers before heading to one here. Please note that Riverview High School is no longer an evacuation center.
Sarasota County is aware that several evacuation centers are located within Level C. After a close evaluation and based on current projected weather conditions, officials have determined that centers in this level are safe and viable options.
Remember that evacuation centers should be your last resort. If you are in an evacuation level, get out of the area. If possible, stay with friends or family somewhere else.
When heading to an evacuation center, prepare your checklist of items. All evacuation centers are pet-friendly, but you must bring all supplies including a crate. Remember: Evacuation centers cannot provide chairs, bedding, cots, blankets or pet supplies.
Sarasota County:
Atwater Elementary School
Booker High School
Brookside Middle School
Fruitville Elementary
Gulf Gate Elementary
Heron Creek Middle School
Lamarque Elementary School
North Port High School
Phillippi Shores Elementary
Southside Elementary School
Tatum Ridge Elementary School
View more information and the checklist at: //scgov.net/storm
Manatee County-
Electa Lee Magnet Middle School, 4000 53rd Ave. W., Bradenton
Freedom Elementary School, 9515 SR64, Bradenton
Robert Willis Elementary School, 14705 The Masters Ave., Lakewood Ranch
Annie Lucy Williams Elementary School, 3404 Fort Hamer Rd., Parrish
Gene Witt Elementary School, 200 Rye Rd. E., Bradenton
Blanche H. Daughtrey Elementary School, 515 63rd Ave. E., Bradenton
There is still space available at the already opened locations:
Virgil Mills Elementary School, 7200 69th St. E., Palmetto
Buffalo Creek Middle School, 7320 69th St. E., Palmetto
Jessie P. Miller Elementary School, 601 43rd St. W., Bradenton
Myakka Elementary School, 37205 Manatee Ave., Myakka City
W D Sugg Middle School, 5602 38th Ave. W., Bradenton
Barbara A. Harvey Elementary School, 8610 115th Ave. E., Parrish
B D Gullett Elementary School, 12125 44th Ave. E., Bradenton
Gilbert W. McNeal Elementary School, 6325 Lorraine Rd., Lakewood Ranch
Dr. Mona Jain Middle School, 12205 44th Ave. E., Bradenton
Robert H. Prine Elementary, 3801 Southern Pkwy. W., Bradenton
Polk County - 16 locations (3 pet friendly)
Polk County shelters open at Noon on Tuesday, Oct. 8
- Auburndale High School, 1 Bloodhound Trail, Auburndale
- Spessard Holland Elementary School, 2432 E.F. Griffin Road, Bartow
- Citrus Ridge Academy, 1775 Sand Mine Road, Davenport
- Horizons Elementary School, 1700 Forest Lake Dr., Davenport
- George Jenkins High School, 6000 Lakeland Highlands Road, Lakeland
- Highlands Grove Elementary, 4510 Lakeland Highlands Road, Lakeland
- Kathleen High School, 1100 Red Devil Way, Lakeland
- R. Bruce Wagner Elementary School, 5500 Yates Road, Lakeland
- Sleepy Hill Elementary School, 2285 Sleepy Hill Road, Lakeland
- Mulberry Middle School, 500 S.E. Martin Luther King Jr. Ave., Mulberry
- Lake Marion Creek Middle School, 3055 Lake Marion Creek Dr., Poinciana
- Chain of Lakes Elementary School, 7001 Hwy. 653, Winter Haven
- Winter Haven High School, 600 6th St. S.E., Winter Haven
Pet friendly shelters:
- Haines City High School, 2800 Hornet Dr., Haines City
- Lake Region High School, 1995 Thunder Road, Eagle Lake
- Tenoroc High School, 4905 Saddle Creek Road, Lakeland.
Charlotte County - 4 locations
Charlotte County shelters open Monday, Oct 7 at 2 p.m.
- Kingsway Elementary School, 23300 Quasar Blvd., in Port Charlotte
- Liberty Elementary School, 370 Atwater St., in Port Charlotte
- Neil Armstrong Elementary School, 22100 Breezeswept Ave., in Port Charlotte
- Harold Avenue Recreation Center, 23400 Harold Ave., in Port Charlotte
- Babcock Ranch School Field House at 43301 Cypress Parkway
DeSoto County
DeSoto County shelters open Tuesday, 10/8/24, starting at 12 PM Noon.
Special Needs Shelter is South Florida State College at 2251 NE Turner Ave #2700, Arcadia, FL 34266
General Population Shelter will be at the Turner Center: 2250 NE Roan St, Arcadia, FL 34266.
If you or someone you love is electrically dependent, please register for the special needs shelter ASAP at snr.flhealthresponse.com or in person at 2200 NE Roan St, Arcadia, FL 34266.
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