News Release: Two Charlotte County Shelters Now Open

CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. (Oct. 8, 2024) – Charlotte County has opened two general population shelters on Tuesday.

The open shelters are:

  • Kingsway Elementary School, 23300 Quasar Blvd., in Port Charlotte
  • Harold Avenue Recreation Center, 23400 Harold Ave., in Port Charlotte

If you choose to go a shelter you will need to bring supplies for each family member and pets (all Charlotte County shelters are pet friendly).

  • Sleeping bag, sleeping pad and/or blankets and pillow
  • Personal flashlight & headlamps
  • Disinfectant supplies, hand sanitizer, soap, cloth face coverings
  • Toothbrush/toothpaste
  • Soap – you may choose to purchase body wipes for quick wipe downs instead of soap
  • Feminine hygiene products
  • Cell phones chargers/backup battery
  • Extra sets of clothes suitable for the season
  • Extra socks and sturdy shoes
  • Food or snacks (72+ hours worth)
  • Books or magazine
  • Prescription medications, eyeglasses
  • Important documents

 

If you will have pets, be sure to bring:

  • Pet care items
  • Pet food and water
  • Proper identification
  • Medical records/microchip info/vaccination papers
  • A carrier or cage
  • Muzzle and leash
  • Water and food bowls
  • Medications

 

Charlotte County urges residents to stay vigilant, monitor the storm’s progress, review emergency plans, and ensure hurricane kits are ready. For more information, view the county’s disaster guide at www.CharlotteCountyFL.gov/disasterguide.

Media and the public can follow Charlotte County Emergency Management for important emergency information at www.charlottecountyfl.gov/em, www.facebook.com/oemcharlottecounty, and www.twitter.com/ccoem.

For media inquiries, contact Communications Director Brian Gleason at 941-661-6415 or Brian.Gleason@CharlotteCountyFL.gov.

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