October 6, 2024 Updates From Emergency Management Tropical Storm Milton
A Message Form Governor DeSantis
As Tropical Storm Milton intensifies in the Gulf, I have issued Executive Order 24-214 in preparation for a potential landfall on Florida’s west coast this week. This order declares a state of emergency across 35 counties in Florida.
As recovery efforts from Hurricane Helene are ongoing, I have instructed the Florida Division of Emergency Management and the Florida Department of Transportation to mobilize all available personnel and resources to support local communities in speeding up debris removal in affected areas. We are also continuing to stage state assets to ensure swift search and rescue operations, power restoration, and road clearing.
School Closures
General Population Shelter
Location:
Turner Center
2250 NE Roan St, Arcadia, FL 34266
Shelter Information:
- Shelter space is extremely limited and all other means of evacuation and sheltering should be considered before going to a public shelter.
- In the event of a hurricane, a shelter might be opened. Check local media and this website to verify if a shelter is open.
- Shelters will have limited amounts of space and supplies. It is best to bring sanitizing supplies if you have them.
- Bring cloth face coverings for immune-compromised individuals.
- Public shelters do not have cots or bedding and you will have limited space.
- Bring blankets and jackets in case the shelter is very cold.
Pets are ALLOWED with the following requirements:
- registered with this form (bring this form to the shelter),
- A carrier or crate sufficient for the size of their pet. (Pet must be able to stand up in the carrier or crate and turn around without being cramped.)
- Enough Pet food and water for 3 days. (If canned food is to be fed, you must supply a can opener.)
- Food and water bowls for their pet.
- Any medications needed and instructions.
- A leash
- A collar
- Your pet’s vaccination records. NO PET WILL BE ADMITTED WITHOUT PROPER VACCINATIONS.
- If you are sheltering a cat you must have a 10-pound bag of litter and a litter box and a litter scoop.
- Any comfort items the pet may need such as blankets, towels, flea spray, toys, or grooming supplies. (Brush or comb)
- A muzzle if needed
