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The following is a list of the American Red Cross Hurricane Shelter locations throughout Palm Beach County. Some of these shelters may not be open during a hurricane. Please stay tuned to local broadcast media prior to a storm to get information on which of these shelters are open. The Red Cross encourages those who plan to stay in a Red Cross evacuation shelter to bring the following items for each member of their family:

• Prescription and emergency medication
• Extra clothing
• Pillows
• Blankets
• Personal hygiene supplies
• Flashlight with extra batteries
• Small board games
• Books
• Speciality snacks and juices for those with dietary restrictions
• Basic snacks
• Baby food and formula
• Diapers
• Beach chair or camp chair
• Identification - including license and FP&L or other utility bill
• Insurance papers
• Other comfort items

You may not bring illegal drugs, alcoholic beverages, any weapons or pets into the shelter.SHELTERS: All Available Shelters are Closed unless otherwise noted.

Shelters for the 2012 Hurricane Season:

Have your hurricane supplies pre-packed and your car filled with fuel, ready to evacuate.

NORTH AREA:
Jupiter to Riviera Beach
Independence Middle School
4001 Greenway Drive
Jupiter, 33458

Palm Beach Gardens High School
4245 Holly Drive
Palm Beach Gardens, 34410

Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary School
1501 Avenue U
Riviera Beach, 33404

CENTRAL AREA:
West Palm Beach, Wellington, Royal Palm Beach, Loxahatchee

Seminole Ridge High School
4601 Seminole Pratt Whitney Road
Loxahatchee, 33470

West Gate Elementary School
1545 Loxahatchee Drive
West Palm Beach, 33406

Forest Hill High School
6901 Parker Avenue
West Palm Beach, 33405

Palm Beach Central High School
8499 Forest Hill Boulevard
Wellington, 33413

John I. Leonard High School
4701 10th Avenue North
Greenacres, 33463

SOUTH AREA:
Boynton Beach, Delray Beach to Boca Raton

Park Vista High School
7900 Jog Road
Boynton Beach, 33427

Boynton Beach High School
4975 Park Ridge Boulevard
Boynton Beach, 33436

Atlantic Community High School
2455 West Atlantic Avenue
Delray Beach, 33445

Boca Raton High School
1501 NW 15th Court
Boca Raton, 33486

West Boca Raton High School
12811 Glades Road
Boca Raton, 33428

WEST AREA:
Belle Glade, South Bay, Pahokee, Canal Pointe

Lake Shore Middle School
425 West Canal Street
Belle Glade, 33430

Pahokee Middle School
850 Larrimore Road
Pahokee, 33476

Cold Weather Shelters for the 2012 - 2013 Winter Season:

EASTERN COMMUNITIES - Residents seeking refuge from the cold should contact:

• Palm Beach County Crisis Line - Dial 211 or call toll free (866) 882-2991

• Palm Beach County Emergency Management - (561) 712-6400 or (561) 712-6428

To access cold weather shelter transportation pick up information in a pdf format please click here:

• Shelter Pickup Sites
  
• Shelter Pickup Location Map

 

GLADES REGION COMMUNITIES - Residents seeking refuge from the cold should contact:

Palm Beach County Crisis Line - Dial 211 or call toll free (866) 882-2991

Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office - (561) 996-1670

To access the 2011 Shelter listings in a pdf format please click here:

• 2012 Shelters