Counties across Central Florida are opening or considering opening shelters ahead of Hurricane Helene.
See a list of shelters available county-by-county below. This story will be updated as new information is announced.
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Orange County
- All shelters will open at 7:30 a.m.
- No ID’s required
- Pet Friendly
Orlando
Barnett Park ( General Population Shelter)
- 4801 W. Colonial Drive, Orlando, FL 32808
Winter Garden
West Orange Rec Center (Special Needs shelter)
- 309 S.W. Crown Point Rd, Winter Garden, FL 34787
Winter Park
Goldenrod Rec Center (Special Needs shelter)
- 4863 N. Goldenrod Rd, Winter Park, FL 32792
Orange County residents requiring a Special Needs/Medical Shelter, please dial 3-1-1 or 407-836-3111.
Marion County
Ocala
Westport High School
- 3733 SW 80th Ave, Ocala, FL 34481
- Citizens with special needs can check into the shelter at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 25, 2024.
- The shelter will open to the public at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 25, 2024.