The Florida Department of Health in Pasco County (DOH-Pasco) and Division of Emergency Management operate a special needs shelter for individuals who seek shelter from a disaster and need medical assistance. DOH-Pasco has two special needs shelters:
- West Pasco Special Needs Shelter: Located at the Mike Fasano Regional Hurricane Shelter in Hudson.
- East Pasco Special Needs Shelter: Located at Wiregrass High School in Wesley Chapel.
A special needs shelter should be used as a place of last refuge. If the client has a caregiver, the caregiver must accompany the client and must remain with the client at the special needs shelter.
Special Needs Registry
Special needs shelters are for those with disabilities or who require medical care that exceeds basic first aid. Preregistration is important so emergency responders can ensure space is reserved for those with the greatest need.
Resources
- Special Needs Shelter Fact Sheet
- Special Needs Shelter Fact Sheet
- Pasco County Disaster Preparedness Guide
- Pasco County Disaster Preparedness Guide
- Pasco County Emergency Management
- Pasco County Evacuation Zones Map
- Pasco County Special Needs Registry
- Registration vs. Reservation – Video
- Special Needs Qualifications – Video
- What To Pack – Video