Hurricane Helene Update #8 – Special needs shelter opening

Press release from Alachua County

ALACHUA COUNTY, Fla. – Helene is now a Category 1 Hurricane.

Alachua County has opened a special needs shelter at the Alachua County Senior Recreation Center (5701 NW 34th Blvd., Gainesville). For information about transportation to the special needs shelter, call 352-955-2575.

Special needs shelters provide one cot per patient. Caregivers are asked to bring any needed bedding in case cots are unavailable. When packing to go to a shelter, please bring special dietary foods and any prescription medications. Also, bring spare clothing, personal care items (hygiene, toiletries, etc.), spare eyeglasses/contacts, and identification.