***Hurricane Milton Update - Office Closed 10/7/2024 ***

Hurricane Milton Update

A MAJOR hurricane is expected to make landfall in our area.

The Punta Gorda Housing Authority will be CLOSED on Monday October 7th and will remain closed until it is deemed safe to return.

Hurricane force winds, heavy rainfall and potential storm surge are forecast for Charlotte County. Storm surge is forecast to be 5 to 10 feet in coastal areas.

Mandatory evacuations have been ordered for Zones A (red) and B (orange).

Charlotte County shelters will open three general population shelters on Tuesday. Please see the following:

CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. (Oct. 7, 2024) - Charlotte County will open three additional general population shelters on Tuesday. The shelter at Harold Avenue Recreation Center, 23400 Harold Ave., in Port Charlotte, remains open.

The new shelters are:

·         Kingsway Elementary School, 23300 Quasar Blvd., in Port Charlotte

·         Liberty Elementary School, 370 Atwater St., in Port Charlotte

·         Neil Armstrong Elementary School, 22100 Breezeswept Ave., in Port Charlotte

The shelters will open when setup is complete. An announcement will be made with the opening times. Please do not go to shelters begore the openings are announced.

 

If you choose to go a shelter you will need to bring supplies for each family member and pets (all Charlotte County shelters are pet friendly).

 

·         Sleeping bag, sleeping pad and/or blankets and pillow

·         Personal flashlight & headlamps

·         Disinfectant supplies, hand sanitizer, soap, cloth face coverings

·         Toothbrush/toothpaste

·         Soap - you may choose to purchase body wipes for quick wipe downs instead of soap

·         Feminine hygiene products

·         Cell phones chargers/backup battery

·         Extra sets of clothes suitable for the season

·         Extra socks and sturdy shoes

·         Food or snacks (72+ hours worth)

·         Books or magazine

·         Prescription medications, eyeglasses

·         Important documents

 

If you will have pets, be sure to bring:

·         Pet care items

·         Pet food and water (at least two weeks worth)

·         Proper identification

·         Medical records/microchip info/vaccination papers

·         A carrier or cage

·         Muzzle and leash

·         Water and food bowls

·         Medications

 

Charlotte County urges residents to stay vigilant, monitor the storm's progress, review emergency plans, and ensure hurricane kits are ready. For more information, view the county's disaster guide at www.CharlotteCountyFL.gov/disasterguide.

Media and the public can follow Charlotte County Emergency Management important emergency

 

Be prepared: Visit Disaster Preparedness - Disaster Kit - Hurricane Preparedness

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