Hurricane Matthew: Bay Area shelter locations

Though Hurricane Matthew is primarily expected to be an east coast event, all of Central Florida will feel some effects from the storm. Some Central Florida communities are opening shelters for evacuees.

Here's the current list:

CITRUS COUNTY

None currently available.
EOC link: http://www.sheriffcitrus.org/emergency-management.php

DESOTO COUNTY

None currently available.
EOC link: http://www.desotobocc.com/departments/emergency_management

HARDEE COUNTY

None currently available.
EOC link: https://www.facebook.com/Hardee-County-Emergency-Management-1432786133616389/

HERNANDO COUNTY

None currently available.
EOC link: http://www.hernandosheriff.org/em/

HIGHLANDS COUNTY

None currently available.
EOC link: https://www.facebook.com/Highlands-County-Board-of-County-Commissioners-145032155681639/

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY

Shelters open at 5 p.m. Thursday

Burnett Middle School, 1010 N. Kingsway Road in Seffner - Only Hillsborough shelter accepting dogs and cats. Owners must bring with them:
-proof of current license and vaccination
-an appropriate pet crate
-all food, bowls, medications, and other items needed by the pet

Strawberry Crest High School 4691 Gallagher Road in Dover

Tomlin Middle School, 501 N. Wilson St. in Plant City

Pizzo Elementary School, 11701 Bull Run Road in Tampa

Brandon High School, 1101 Victoria St. in Brandon

Riverview High School, 11311 Boyette Road in Riverview (special medical needs and general population)

Summerfield Crossings Elementary, 11050 Fair Meadows Drive in Riverview

For more information, call the Hillsborough County Customer Service Center at (813) 272-5900.

Florida State Fair Equestrian Evacuations - horses from hurricane impacted areas on a first-come, first-served basis. To reserve a stall, contact Jim Coones at 813.477.3136. Limited availability.
http://www.floridastatefair.com/events/2016/equestrian-hurricane-evacuation-policy--forms

EOC link: http://hillsboroughcounty.org/residents/public-safety/emergency-management/stay-safe

MANATEE COUNTY

Four shelters are scheduled to open at 4 p.m. Thursday:

Manatee High School (pet-friendly shelter)

Mills Elementary (pet-friendly shelter)

Myakka City Elementary

Nolan Middle School (special needs & pet-friendly shelter)

EOC link: https://www.facebook.com/ManateeCountyEmergencyManagement/

PASCO COUNTY

Wiregrass High School Opems Thursday, October 6 at 7 p.m.

EOC link: http://www.pascocountyfl.net/index.aspx?NID=701

PINELLAS COUNTY