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Hurricanes
Florida Department of Health in Broward County
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- 954-467-4700
DOH-Broward - 954-767-5111
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In the event of a hurricane, the Florida Department of Health in Broward County is responsible for the medical management and staffing of Special Needs Shelters, if activated. The Florida Department of Health in Broward County works in coordination with Broward County Emergency Management, hospitals, emergency medical services providers, as well as other ESF #8 partners. A Special Needs Shelter (SpNS) is a place to go when there is no other sheltering option. Shelters may be activated during an emergency event to provide mass care for people who cannot safely remain in their home. Special Needs Shelters are designed to meet the needs of persons who require assistance that exceed services provided at a general population shelter. Special Needs Shelters are intended to provide, to the extent possible under emergency conditions, an environment that can sustain an individual's level of health.
For more information and to download the Broward County Special Needs Sheltering application, please visit Broward County's special needs shelter website. The application is available in English, Spanish and Creole at that website.
We strongly recommend that children and adults register in advance. Please don’t wait until a storm is approaching.
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