NewsLocal News

Actions

Shelters open up across the area ahead of Tropical Storm Debby

Palm tree in high winds
Posted
and last updated

TAMPA, Fla. — Shelters have opened up across the area in anticipation of Tropical Storm Debby, which is making its way toward the Gulf of Mexico.

All residents should check their local county's website to ensure they have all information for shelters. Find your county below.

This list will be updated.


County sites offering shelter information:


Citrus:

  • Lecanto Middle School: 3800 West Educational Path, Lecanto
    • Opens at 6 p.m. Saturday for the general population
  • Lecanto Primary School: 3790 West Educational Path, Lecanto
    • Opens at 6 p.m. Saturday for those with pets
  • Forest Ridge Elementary School: 2927 N Forest Ridge Blvd, Hernando
    • Opens at 6 p.m. Saturday for those with special needs

Hernando:

  • West Hernando Middle School: 14325 Ken Austin Pkwy, Brooksville
    • Open for special needs and general population, pet friendly

Hardee:


Hillsborough:

  • Erwin Technical College: 2010 E Hillsborough Ave, Tampa
    • Opens at 6 p.m. Saturday for general population and special needs, pet friendly

Manatee:

  • Miller Elementary School: 601 43rd St W, Bradenton
    • Open at 5 p.m. Saturday for those from Coastal Level A
  • Nolan Middle School: 6615 Greenbrook Blvd, Bradenton
    • Open at noon Saturday

Pasco

  • Fasano Regional Hurricane Center: 11611 Denton Ave, Hudson
    • Opens 6 p.m. Saturday for special needs and general population

Pinellas:


Polk


Sarasota:


Highlands

“You threw my son under the bus. You didn't take care of him.”

The State of Florida and the VA are under scrutiny after the Baker Act was used incorrectly on a young veteran who went to a Florida VA hospital for help.

Baker Act used incorrectly on young veteran who went to Florida VA hospital for help