City of Gainesville Emergency Services
Emergency Shelter Information
If there is an impending hurricane, shelter information will be available by calling 3-1-1. It will also be available through the local media, including television and radio.
Special Needs
Those who have special needs should enroll in the Alachua County Special Needs Registry. The county will arrange for transportation and shelter for those who are enrolled in the registry. To enroll, call 352-264-6500.
Pets
Service animals are allowed at emergency shelters.
What to take to the Shelter
If you find yourself needing to go to a shelter, be sure to arrive prepared by looking at what you should take to the shelter.
Alachua County Emergency Services
Alachua County Ready
Visit AlachuaCountyReady.com to stay up-to-date with the latest information during significant or large-scale incidents in Alachua County.
Alert Alachua
This system enables the County to provide you with critical information quickly in a variety of situations, such as severe weather, unexpected road closures, missing persons and evacuations of buildings or neighborhoods.
You will receive time-sensitive messages wherever you specify, such as your home, mobile or business phones, email address, text messages and more.