09/25/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/25/2024 08:41
CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. (Sept. 25, 2024) - Charlotte County will open storm shelters in Port Charlotte at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept 25. Charlotte County Emergency Management has ordered evacuations for barrier islands, low-lying and flood-prone areas, manufactured homes, and any homes that may not withstand high winds, such as those that may be comprised from previous storms.
This includes those living on the barrier islands of Don Pedro Island, Knight Islands (Palm Island), Little Gasparilla Island, Gasparilla Island, and Manasota Key, as well as residents in any zone living in mobile homes, manufactured homes and trailers. It is advised you stay with friends and family members who live outside of evacuation areas or flood zones, in a well-constructed home. If you have no place to go, shelters are refuges of last resort.
The following shelter locations will open Sept. 25 at 1 p.m.:
If you choose to go a shelter you will need to bring supplies for each family member and pets (all Charlotte County shelters are pet friendly).
If you will have pets, be sure to bring:
Call the Charlotte County Emergency Operations Center at 941-833-4000. Those with internet access can find information on resources at www.CharlotteCountyFL.gov/storm.
Follow Charlotte County Emergency Management for important emergency information at www.charlottecountyfl.gov/em, www.facebook.com/oemcharlottecounty, and www.x.com/ccoem.
For media information, contact Communications Director Brian Gleason at 941-661-6415 or [email protected].
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