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Okeechobee County Shelter List
OKEECHOBEE COUNTY SHELTER LIST
| Shelter Name | Shelter Type | Shelter Address |
| SPECIAL NEEDS SHELTER LOCATIONS: | ||
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1. Category 2 or lower: |
Special Needs Shelter (Must pre-register) |
1728 NW 9th Avenue |
| 2. Category 3 or higher: Okeechobee Co Public Works Building |
Special Needs Shelter |
804 NW 2nd Street |
| GENERAL POPULATION SHELTER - * Primary Shelters (Others will be opened ONLY if necessary) |
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| 1. * South Elementary School (Primary Shelter and Pet Friendly Shelter) |
General Population Shelter | 2468 SW 7th Avenue |
| 2. Osceola Middle School (Secondary Shelter) | General Population Shelter | 825 SW 28th Street |
| 3. Central Elementary School | General Population Shelter | 610 SW to Avenue |
| 4. Everglades Elementary School | General Population Shelter | 3725 SE 8th Street |
| 5. North Elementary School | General Population Shelter | 3000 NW 10th Terrace |
| 6. Seminole Elementary School | General Population Shelter | 2693 NW 42nd Avenue |
| 7. Yearling Middle School | General Population Shelter | 925 NW 23rd Lane |
Important: Shelters will only be opened on an as-needed basis (at the discretion of the County Emergency Management Director). You should stay tuned to local radio and TV stations for announcements regarding shelter openings.
**Persons with Special Medical Needs MUST Register In Advance (space is limited)
Registration forms in English & Spanish can be located on the Special Needs Shelter Registration Page
Okeechobee County Emergency Management Department
Phone: (863) 763-3212
Community Information Line: (863) 824-6888
Fax# (863) 763-4565