Special Needs Sheltering

In Florida, everyone is vulnerable to severe weather, accidents, and other emergencies. Individuals with special health and medical needs are especially vulnerable. The special needs shelter is under the supervision of a health department registered nurse and is staffed by medical professionals, a consulting physician and volunteers.

• The Special Needs Program supports people living with physical, mental, or serious medical conditions that require observations, assessment, or maintenance, but who are not ill enough for a hospital.
• The Special Needs Shelter is voluntary. It is one of many options you have to shelter at home, with neighbors, friends, and relatives, or to evacuate.
• The shelter provides a safe and secure environment, but does not take the place of a hospital, assisted living facility or long-term care facility.
• The Special Needs Shelter helps with transportation and shelter during emergencies and disasters.
• A caregiver should accompany each person who has a medical or health care need.
• Please bring all of your medical equipment, oxygen, medications, and supplies.

• Quick Facts
• Special Needs Information
• Special Needs Registration
• Hernando Evacuation Zones & Maps
• COVID-19 and Hurricane Preparedness
• Medication Refills in Emergencies

All forms are confidential and Emergency Management reviews registrations once a year. Remember to tell your physician, health care provider, home health agency, oxygen company, and medical equipment provider that you are registered for Special Needs.

• MAIL: 18900 Cortez Blvd Brooksville, Florida 34601
• CALL: (352)-754-4083
• FAX: (352) 754-4090
• EMAIL: eocops@co.hernando.fl.us
• Web Registration: Everbridge (link will open in new Window)