General Preparation & Recovery Information

*Please contact our office at kcammack.hurricane@mail.house.gov or (352) 505-0838 for assistance.*

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Alachua County

Alachua County has opened three emergency shelters in response to Hurricane Milton, including two general population/pet-friendly shelters and one special needs shelter. We encourage residents impacted by the storm to seek alternative housing with friends, family, or short-term rentals. Shelters are intended as a last resort.

Alachua County does not expect a storm impact today. There is no need for local residents to shelter today. The county is opening shelters today to accommodate our neighbors from the south who are evacuating.

General Population/Pet-Friendly Shelters:

Martin Luther King Jr. Multipurpose Center 1028 NE 14th St., Gainesville
Easton-Newberry Sports Complex 24880 NW 16th Ave., Newberry

Please note that general population shelters do not provide cots or beds. Residents are advised to bring their own bedding and essential supplies, including:

Special dietary foods, baby food, diapers, and other child necessities
Prescription medications (with a small cooler for refrigeration if needed)Spare clothing, personal hygiene items, and spare eyeglasses or contacts

Residents with pets should bring:

Basic pet supplies (collars, leashes, crates, carriers, towels, blankets, medications, food)Veterinary records indicating vaccinations (animals without such records will be vaccinated upon intake)Alachua County Animal Resources will have supplemental supplies on hand.
For everyone’s safety, animals must remain properly restrained throughout their stay.

Special Needs Shelter:

Alachua County Senior Recreation Center 5701 NW 34th Blvd., Gainesville

Special needs shelters will provide one cot per patient, though we cannot guarantee cots for caregivers. Residents should bring their own bedding, prescription medications, dietary foods, spare clothing, personal care items, and identification. For transportation assistance to the special needs shelter, please call 352-955-2575.

Free Uber Rides to Shelters:

Alachua County has partnered with Uber to provide free rides to and from shelters, ensuring no resident is left behind due to transportation challenges. To access this service:

Open the Uber app
Go to the account tab and tap "Wallet"
Add promo code: rYb19PkoIMp (Up to $35 each way to/from Alachua County shelters and Grace Marketplace) Alternatively, visit Uber Ride Promo to redeem your free ride.311 Emergency Information Line:

The 311 Emergency Information Line (or 352-264-6557 if 311 is unavailable in your area) is now active for storm-related questions and rumor control. For true emergencies, please call 911

Baker County

The County and the City of Macclenny will be distributing sandbags to citizens of Baker County on Tuesday, October 8th from 8am until 5 pm. There is a limit of six (6) bags per household. The bags can be picked up at the City Yard located on 764 Hartline Drive in Macclenny.

Hamilton County

Opens at noon on Oct 9
Hamilton County High School (gymnasium), 5683 US Highway 129 S, Jasper, FL 32052

Levy County

Shelters opened today Oct 8 at 8AM
General Population - Bronson Middle High School: 351 Ishie Ave.
Pet friendly shelter - Bronson Middle High – please bring crate, food, one gallon of water per pet, medications.
Special Needs Shelter - Bronson Elementary School: 400 Ishie Ae
Transportation to the shelter please call 352-486-3485 – Transportation must be reserved by 5pm Tuesday October 8^th 2024.

Sandbag Locations
Sandbags are self-serve residents will need to bring their own shovel.
There is a 10-bag limit at all sites.
Bronson- Bronson Town Hall - 650 Oak St., Bronson
Cedar Key – City Hall - 809 6^th St, Cedar Key
Chiefland- Chiefland Maintenance Yard – 920 SE 4^th St Chiefland
Inglis – Inglis Municipal Building - 31 Risher Ave, Inglis
Williston – Empty lot across from the police department – 5 SW 1^st Ave, Williston
Yankeetown – Yankeetown Water Plant – 6241 Harmony Lane, Yankeetown
Citizen Info Line (Non-Emergency) 352-486-5155 or 352-486-5576.
Note Heavy Traffic on all evac routes – US 19 lights are flashing. All northbound lights are green. Please use caution.
Fill up your vehicle as soon as you can.

Marion County

The following locations will open at 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 8, 2024, as emergency shelters in preparation for Hurricane Milton. Those seeking shelter should bring their own medications, food, and other essentials. Pet owners seeking shelter for animals should bring their own pet supplies, including crates.

General Population:

Belleview Middle School, 10500 SE 36th Avenue, Belleview, FL
Forest High School, 5000 SE Maricamp Road, Ocala, FL
Fort McCoy School, 16160 NE Highway 315, Fort McCoy, FL
Horizon Academy at Marion Oaks, 365 Marion Oaks Drive, Ocala, FL
Liberty Middle School, 4773 SW 95th Street, Ocala, FL
Madison Street Academy, 401 NW Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, Ocala, FL
North Marion Middle School, 2085 W Highway 329, Citra, FL

Special Needs:

West Port High School, 3733 SW 80th Avenue, Ocala, FL (pets of special needs residents allowed)

Pet-Friendly:

Lake Weir High School, 10351 SE Maricamp Road, Ocala, FL
Vanguard High School, 7 NW 28th Street, Ocala, FL

Sexual Offender and Predator Unit:

MCSO Sexual Offender and Predator Unit, 3300 NW 10th Street, Ocala, FL

Uber is providing FREE rides to and from shelters for those evacuating in Marion County with the code MILTONRELIEF. Please click the PDF below to learn more:

Shelter Uber - Marion County.pdf (88.11 KB)

Suwannee County

The local FEMA Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) located at Hale Park, 215 Duval Street NE, Live Oak, FL 32064, will be closed until further notice. Per FEMA, the center will remain closed until Milton passes and the assessments are completed.

To stay updated, check: https://egateway.fema.gov/ESF6/DRCLocator.

Suwannee

General Population (pet friendly)

Suwannee Pineview Elementary School 1748 Ohio Ave S, Live Oak, FL 32064

Medically Special Needs

Suwannee Springcrest Elementary School 1419 Walker Ave SW, Live Oak, FL 32064

Please remember that these shelters are designed as a last resort and will provide minimum levels of comfort and provisions. If you plan to stay in one of these shelters, bring bedding, snacks, medications, and any items of comfort you may need.

These school-based shelters will close as soon as weather conditions permit, and the remaining occupants will be relocated to a recovery shelter located at the Suwannee County Coliseum, 1302 11th Street, Live Oak, FL 32064.

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Marion County

October 9 - October 11

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Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) are now open throughout Florida's Third. See below for a comprehensive list of locations and services.

Alachua

Millhopper Branch Library - 3145 NW 43rd St, Gainesville, Florida 32606
This location will open Wednesday, October 2, at 1pm ET. The location is open 10am-6pm Monday through Friday, and 10am-5pm on Saturday.

Baker

The BCSO Division of Emergency Management in coordination with FEMA is opening a Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) at the Baker County Fire Station 30 located at 19145 CR 125 Glen St. Mary, Florida. This DRC will be open Monday 1 pm - 8 pm and, Tuesday through Saturday, 10 am- 8 pm each day.

Bradford

Please see the above location at Millhopper Branch Library.

Columbia

Lake City Reporter Office - 180 E Duval Street Lake City, Florida 32055
This location opens Monday through Saturday from 9am to 6pm.

Dixie

Dixie Old Town Education Center - 841 SE Highway 349 Old Town, Florida 32680
Hours of Operation: Monday-Saturday from 9am to 7pm.

Gilchrist

Suwannee Fire Station - 460 NW County Road 138, Branford, Florida 32008
This location is in Branford, but is the closest FEMA location for Gilchrist County residents. It is open Monday through Saturday from 9am to 7pm.

Suwannee

Hale Park 215 Duval Street NE Live Oak, Florida 32064; this location is open from Monday through Saturday from 9am to 7pm.
Fire Station #2 - 460 NW County Road 138, Branford, Florida 32008; this location is open Monday through Saturday from 9am to 7pm.

Union

Crisis Cleanup: https://www.crisiscleanup.org/disasters/171

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See below for a list of food distribution sites in our district.

Alachua County

Destiny Community Church - 20820 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, Florida 32669
Drive-through event daily from 11am to 1pm for lunch and 4:30-6:30pm for dinner.

Columbia County

Young Marines NCF - 17579 SW State Road 47, Fort White, Florida 32038
Opens Sunday, 10:30am until all supplies have been distributed.

Dixie County

Florida’s Division of Emergency Management Points of Distribution Sites will be open in Dixie County daily from 8am to 7pm to provide individuals with Meals-Ready-to-Eat (MREs), tarps, and water. These centers include:

Roy Ward Sports Complex - 4 NE 241 St, Cross City
Wind of the Spirit - 25973 SE Hwy 19, Old Town
Near Salt Creek Restaurant Town of Suwannee - 23474 SE 349 HWY, Suwannee, FL 32692; open Sunday at 11am until supplies run out.
Jena Pentecostal Holiness Church - 5335 CR 358, Steinhatchee
Salt Creek Pavilion - 23440 SE 349 Hwy, Suwannee (across the street)
First District Community Center - 9333 NE 349 Hwy, Old Town
Horseshoe Beach Fire Station - 83 5th Ave E, Horseshoe Beach

Gilchrist

Gilchrist Agricultural Complex (Rodeo Arena) - 4050 S US Highway 129 Bell, Florida 32619; this point of distribution is drive-thru only, and opens Sunday, September 29 from 8am to 7pm.

Levy

Levy County emergency management leaders say there are no set hours for point of distribution sites in Cedar Key and Inglis.

First Baptist Church - 717 2nd St, Cedar Key, FL 32625
Highway 40 West at the Cattail Creek intersection in Inglis

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Comfort stations provide bathrooms, showers, self-service laundry facilities, and food and water distribution. See below for stations operating in our district.

Suwannee

Comfort Stations with bathrooms, showers, and self-service laundry remain open 24/7. Law enforcement officers will conduct regular patrols at each location to provide security.

Riverside Elementary School - 1625 Walker Ave SW Live Oak, FL 32064
Dowling Park Church of God - 23500 CR 250 Live Oak, FL 32060
Wellborn Community Center - 1340 8th Avenue, Wellborn, FL 32094
McAlpin Community Center - 9981 170th Terrace McAlpin, FL 32062
Hatch Park - 403 SE Craven Street Branford, FL 32008

Columbia

Winfield Community Center - 1324 NW Winfield St., Lake City, Florida 32055
Deep Creek Community Center - 11934 N. US Highway 441, Lake City, Florida 32055
Mason City Community Center - 11110 South US 441, Lake City, Florida 32025
Fort White Library - 17700 SW State Road 47, Fort White, Florida 32038

Dixie

Old Town School Board Room - 841 SE 349 Highway, Old Town, Florida 32680 (ADA compliant)

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