Broward County Public Schools in conjunction with Broward County Emergency Management, will activate, and manage hurricane shelters to support the community during hurricane season.  

 WHAT TO BRING TO A SHELTER? 

• ​​Identification 
• Compact bedding such as pillows, blankets, air mattress 
• Games, reading materials, cell phone and mobile device with charger, batteries, etc. 
• Non-perishable snacks (including special dietary foods) 
• Extra change of clothing 
• Sanitary wipes or other hygiene products 
• Flashlight 
• Medications 
• Emergency health information card & emergency contacts 
• Battery-operated radio 
• Water 
• Supplies for children, elderly, and disabled family members, (games, baby formula, diapers, walker, wheelchair, hearing device, etc.) if applicable 
• Important documents such as birth and/or marriage certificates, social security cards, passports, immunizations records, wills, vehicle titles, insurance policies, stocks, bonds, important electronics files 
• Service animals if they meet the requirements under Federal Law 
• Provisions at the shelter are very limited and cots are not provided! Evacuees are encouraged to carry with them items they will need during their stay at a shelter. 

Click HERE to view the List of Shelters for 2023.