Here's a list of evacuation shelters in Southwest Florida (2024)

SOUTHWEST FLORIDA — Multiple zones in multiple counties are under mandatory evacuation. There are shelters open across southwest Florida for anyone who needs it.

LEE COUNTY SHELTERS OPEN

• Island Coast High School at 2125 De Navarra Pkwy, Cape Coral
• Dunbar High School at 3800 Edison Ave, Fort Myers
• Estero Recreation Center at 9200 Corkscrew Palms Blvd, Estero (at 75% capacity, as of 5:30 p.m. Tuesday)
• Gateway High School at 13820 Griffin Drive, Fort Myers
• Hertz Arena at 11000 Everblades Parkway, Estero
• Oak Hammock Middle School at 5321 Tice St., Fort Myers
• Tortuga Preserve Elementary School at 1711 Gunnery Road N., Lehigh Acres
• Treeline Elementary School at 10900 Treeline Ave., Fort Myers
• Varsity Lakes Middle School at 801 Gunnery Road N., Lehigh Acres
• Alico Arena at 12181 FGCU Lake Parkway East, Fort Myers
• East Lee County High School at 715 Thomas Sherwin Ave., Lehigh Acres
• Harns Marsh Elementary School at 1800 Unice Ave. N., Lehigh Acres
• Harns Marsh Middle School at 1820 Unice Ave. N., Lehigh Acres
• All shelters accept pets, but they must be on a leash or in a crate.
• More Shelters to open: https://www.leegov.com/publicsafety/emergencymanagement/shelters/publicshelters

CHARLOTTE COUNTY:

• Babcock Ranch School Field House at 43281 Cypress Parkway
• Harold Avenue Recreation Center, 23400 Harold Ave., in Port Charlotte
• Kingsway Elementary School at 23300 Quasar Blvd., in Port Charlotte
• Liberty Elementary School at 370 Atwater St., in Port Charlotte
• Neil Armstrong Elementary School at 22100 Breezeswept Ave., in Port Charlotte

Here's what you need to bring:

• Sleeping bag, sleeping pad and/or blankets and pillow
• Personal flashlight & headlamps
• Disinfectant supplies, hand sanitizer, soap, cloth face coverings
• Toothbrush/toothpaste
• Soap – you may choose to purchase body wipes for quick wipe downs instead of soap
• Feminine hygiene products
• Cell phones chargers/backup battery
• Extra sets of clothes suitable for the season
• Extra socks and sturdy shoes
• Food or snacks (72+ hours worth)
• Books or magazine
• Prescription medications, eyeglasses
• Important documents

If you will have pets, be sure to bring:

• Pet care items
• Pet food and water (at least two weeks worth)
• Proper identification
• Medical records/microchip info/vaccination papers
• A carrier or cage
• Muzzle and leash
• Water and food bowls
• Medications

COLLIER COUNTY SHELTERS OPEN AT 4 P.M. TUESDAY:

• Gulf Coast High School at 7878 Shark Way
• Immokalee High School at 701 Immokalee Drive
• Golden Gate High School at 2925 Titan Way
• Corkscrew Middle School (Pet-Friendly) at 1165 Oil Well Road
• Cypress Palm Middle School (Pet-Friendly) at 4255 18th Ave N.E.
• Golden Gate Middle School (Pet-Friendly) at 2701 48th Terrace S.W.
• Immokalee Middle School (Pet-Friendly) at 401 9th Street
• Oakridge Middle School (Pet-Friendly) at 14975 Collier Blvd
• Special Needs Shelter at Palmetto Ridge High School (Pet-Friendly) at 1655 Victory Lane (Opens at 2 p.m. Tuesday)
• All pets must stay in a crate and they will be housed in a different location in the school

Here's what to bring:

• Necessary medications
• Cell phone chargers
• Toiletries
• Food
• Water
• Flashlights
• Bedding

DESOTO COUNTY SHELTERS OPEN TUESDAY AT NOON:

• DeSoto Middle School at 420 E Gibson St, Arcadia
• South Florida State College at 2251 NE Turner Ave #2700, Arcadia (SPECIAL NEEDS SHELTER)

Here’s what to bring:

• Your full emergency supply kit
• Any necessary medical supplies
• Special dietary items
• ID or passport
• Comfort items like pillows, blankets, or bed rolls
• Pack some items to help pass the time, such as playing cards, board games, or laptops for movies.

HENDRY COUNTY SHELTERS OPENING TUESDAY AT 6 P.M.:

• LaBelle Middle School at 8000 E Cowboy Way in LaBelle
• Clewiston High School at 1501 Francisco St. in Clewiston
• The special needs shelter is at LJ Nobles Senior Center at 475 E Cowboy Way in LaBelle
• If you need a ride to the shelter, utilize STREAM transit fixed route services
• If you are going to a shelter at a school, there will be no food, water or bedding.

Here’s what to bring:

• Sleeping gear: A sleeping bag, blanket, pillow, or air mattress. There are NO cots or bedding provided at the shelter.
• Clothing and shoes: Extra clothes and shoes for each person.
• Personal hygiene items: Toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, towels and other hygiene products.
• Important documents: Identification, Social Security Card, birth and/or marriage certificates, passports, insurance policies, wills, and other important papers.
• Medication and first aid: Medications clearly marked with your name, dosage, and doctor’s name, plus a first aid kit in a waterproof box.
• Electronics: a cell phone, charger, flashlight, and battery-operated radio.
• Other supplies: a whistle to signal for help, extra batteries, and manual can opener.
• Small Children and infants: Baby formula, diapers, snacks.
• Elderly: Walker or wheelchair, oxygen, and any necessary medications.
• Pets: Food and water, dishes, and a leash for bathroom breaks. Pets MUST be in a crate at all times.

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