Residents Urged to Register for Special Needs Shelters
There are three designated special needs shelters in Hillsborough County including The Regent in Riverview.
News Report June 1 marked the beginning of the Atlantic hurricane season. While all Florida residents need to be prepared for hurricane season, for residents with certain medical conditions there is a need for additional planning. These residents are urged to register now if they are planning to use one of three county special needs shelters during an evacuation. Individuals whose medical condition may require the use of electrical equipment, oxygen, dialysis or individuals with physical, cognitive or medical conditions that may require assistance from medical professionals may meet the special needs criteria. Preregistration is highly encouraged. People who do wish to use the special needs shelter must bring their own medications, …
