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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
None currently available.
EOC link: http://www.pinellascounty.org/emergency/bulletin.htm
POLK COUNTY
Based on the current track of Hurricane Matthew, the following shelters will be open in Polk County on October 6, 2016 at 1 p.m.:
Ridge Community High School, 500 W. Orchid Dr., Davenport
Alta Vista Elementary, 801 S. Scenic Highway, Haines City - This is a pet-friendly shelter.
Tenoroc High School, 4905 Saddle Creek Rd., Lakeland
Spook Hill Elementary ,321 Dr. J.A. Wiltshire Ave., E., Lake Wales
Chain of Lakes Elementary ,7001 CR 653, Winter Haven
EOC link: http://www.polk-county.net/boccsite/departments/emergency-management/
SARASOTA COUNTY
None currently available.
EOC link: https://www.facebook.com/Sarasota-County-Emergency-Management-623466111005511/
SUMTER COUNTY
None currently available.
EOC link: http://sumtercountyfl.gov/718/Emergency-Management
FLORIDA
For local storm information along the east coast of Florida, click over to FOX 35 Orlando.