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Public Shelters
Public Shelters

surviving the storm logoFor a list of shelters, click here.

If you must evacuate, the first choice is to seek
shelter with friends, family or a host home. Public shelters are a final option. While they are safe places to be in a storm, space and comforts are limited.

Area hotels and motels in non-evacuation areas can also be a shelter possibility. Some can accommodate pets and wheelchair users and may take evacuation reservations.
Click here for a list of hotel/motels.

  • Public Shelter - Bring Something To Pass The TimeBring folding chairs, cots, pillows and blankets, special dietary needs, prescription medications, baby diapers, formula, etc. Bring along your Emergency Survival Kit.
  • Bring books, puzzles and other quiet games to pass the time.
  • Do not bring jewelry or other valuables to the shelter. Make plans for those items before leaving home.
  • Do not bring pets, firearms, illegal drugs or alcohol to public shelters. Only pet-friendly shelters allow pets. Register for those ahead of time.
  • Public Shelters Are Not ComfortableOnce you arrive at a public shelter, the following suggestions will help make your stay more pleasant for everyone.
  • Keep an eye on your children at all times and stay out of deserted or restricted areas of the building.
  • Law enforcement personnel will be stationed at each shelter. Report any suspicious activity to them.
  • Show courtesy for others by not disturbing those around you.
  • Show respect and gratitude to the Pinellas County schools by leaving the shelter the way you found it.
Open Closed
Please be sure to check which shelters are opened, as all shelters may not be opened during an evacuation.
 
Name
Address
City
Closed 1. Tarpon Springs Middle School 501 N Florida Ave Tarpon Springs  
Closed 2. Brooker Creek Elementary School 3130 Forelock Rd. Tarpon Springs  
Closed 3. East Lake High School 1300 Silver Eagle Dr. Tarpon Springs  
Closed 4. Carwise Middle School 3301 Bentley Dr. Palm Harbor  
Closed 5. Palm Harbor University High School 1900 Omaha St. Palm Harbor  
Closed 6. Palm Harbor Middle School 1800 Tampa Rd. Palm Harbor  
Closed 7. Safety Harbor Middle School 901 1st Ave N. Safety Harbor  
Closed 8. Dunedin Highland Middle School 70 Patricia Ave. Dunedin Yes
Closed 9. McMullen Booth Elementary School 3025 Union St. Clearwater  
Closed 10. Kennedy Middle School 1660 Palmetto St. Clearwater  
Closed 11. Ross Norton Recreation Center 1426 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. Clearwater  
Closed 12. Oak Grove Middle School 1370 S. Belcher Rd. Clearwater Yes
Closed 13. Largo High School 410 Missouri Ave. Largo  
Closed 14. Bauder Elementary School 12755 86th Av N. Seminole  
Closed 15. Pinellas Park High School 6305 118th Ave N. Largo  
Closed 16. Lealman Intermediate 4900 28th St. N. St. Petersburg  
Closed 17. John Sexton Elementary School 1997 54th Ave. N. St. Petersburg  
Closed 18. Northside Baptist Church 6000 38th Ave. N. St. Petersburg  
Closed 19. St. Petersburg High School 2501 5th Ave. N. St. Petersburg  
Closed 20. Thurgood Marshall Middle School 3901 22 Ave. S. St. Petersburg  
Closed 21. Gibbs High School 850 34th Street S. St. Petersburg  
Closed 22. Gulfport Elementary School 2014 52nd Street S. Gulfport  
Closed 23. Campbell Park Elementary School 1051 7th Ave. S. St. Petersburg  
Closed 24. Jamerson Elementary School 1200 37th St. S. St. Petersburg  
Closed 25. Sanderlin Elementary School 2350 22nd Ave. S. St. Petersburg  
Closed 26. Fairmount Park Elementary School 575 41st Street S. St. Petersburg  
Closed 27. John Hopkins Middle School 701 16th St. S. St. Petersburg Yes

Special Needs Hurricane Shelters
To preregister for a special needs shelter,
please fill out the form below
arrow Special Needs/Evacuation Assistance Form
  (form fields are fillable)
arrow Medical info for shelterees Adobe Acrobat Reader file
arrow Special Needs FAQ's

 
Pet Friendly Hurricane Shelters
You must preregister Adobe Acrobat Reader file for pet shelters through Animal Control.
 
Name
Address
City
Closed Dunedin Highland Middle School Pet friendly shelter - Pre-Registration Required 70 Patricia Avenue Dunedin
Closed Oak Grove Middle School Pet friendly shelter - Pre-Registration Required 1370 S. Belcher Rd. Clearwater
Closed Thurgood Marshall Middle School Pet friendly shelter - Pre-Registration Required 3901 22 Ave. S, St. Petersburg

Pinellas County Emergency Operations Center
Department of Emergency Management(727) 464-3800
Citizens Information Center (727) 464-4333

 
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