Hurricane Milton is forecast to hit the west coast of Florida as a major Cat. 3 storm bringing severe weather barreling over Florida's highly populated I-4 corridor, with strong to damaging winds, flooding and tornadoes a real possibilities.
As the West Coast of Florida faces the prospect of a major hurricane bringing significant disruption to large parts of the state, hurricane-force winds, heavy rain and flooding could be a potential issue for Central Florida residents.
Officials are urging residents to take action. and prepare for the possible impacts from the storm.
Here in Central Florida, local counties are opening or considering opening shelters ahead of Hurricane Milton, allowing residents time to be able to evacuate and be safe.
Keep checking back as we add new information as it becomes avaialble. Stay Safe!
Here is the latest list of emergency shelters in Central Florida. We will update this list as we receive new information.
Central Florida Emergency Shelter Locations
No shelters have been announced. Check back often for an update.
No shelters have been announced. Check back often for an update.
While no evacuations are currently in effect for Osceola County, shelters will open for residents living in low-lying or flood-prone areas, or homes with structural concerns.
The following shelters will be available starting Tuesday, October 8 at 5 p.m.:
Celebration High School
Gateway High School (Pet-Friendly)
Harmony High School (Pet-Friendly)
Holopaw Community Center
Kenansville Community Center
Kissimmee Middle School (Pet-Friendly)
Liberty High School (Pet-Friendly)
For residents with special medical needs, a shelter will open at noon on Tuesday, October 8 at the Osceola Council On Aging.
Please bring items to make your stay more comfortable, such as blankets, sleeping bags, pillows, books, quiet games, and battery-powered radios.
Residents taking prescription medications are strongly encouraged to bring an adequate supply with them.
No shelters have been announced. Check back often for an update.
Polk County Division of Emergency Management has activated the Citizen Information Hotline to answer questions related to Tropical Storm Milton. The local telephone number for the Citizen Information Hotline is (863) 298-7500. The toll free number is still (866) 661-0228. The Citizen Information Hotline will remain open until 7 p.m. Monday and Tuesday.
No shelters have been announced. Check back often for an update.
No shelters have been announced. Check back often for an update.
No shelters have been announced. Check back often for an update.
Volusia County staff are closely monitoring the situation in coordination with state officials and the National Weather Service. For updates, download the Volusia Emergency Management app, follow the County’s social media, or visit www.volusia.org.
No shelters have been announced. Check back often for an update.
No shelters have been announced. Check back often for an update.
The following locations will open as emergency shelters in preparation for Hurricane Milton. Citizens with special dietary needs should bring a supply of food with them.
Special Needs Shelter:
West Port High School, 3733 SW 80th Avenue, Ocala, will open at 5pm on Tuesday, October 8, 2024. Small pets are also allowed into the shelter with proper documentation.
Pet-Friendly Shelter:
Vanguard High School, 7 NW 28th Street, Ocala, FL 34475, will open at 6pm on Tuesday, October 8, 2024.
General Population Shelter:
Fort McCoy School, 16160 NE County Road 315, Fort McCoy, FL 32134, will open at 6pm on Tuesday, October 8, 2024.
Emergency Management Citizens Information Line:
The Marion County Emergency Management Citizen’s Information Line will open Monday, October 7, 2024, from 8am - 8pm.
For non-emergency inquiries related to the weather event, please call 352-369-7500. For emergencies, always dial 911.
As this storm progresses we will keep you updated with the latest news, information, and updates throughout Central Florida. Stay safe!
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