Shelter Listing

Tropical Storm Idalia Refuge Site: Centennial Park Recreation Center, 1120 Centennial Blvd., Port Charlotte, will be open at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 29. The refuge center is intended for people who feel unsafe or need a place to because of their current living conditions, for example an RV, trailer, or storm-compromised home. Refuge site is pet-friendly. Find a list of what to bring in the Charlotte County Disaster Guide.

View the latest news releases on available shelters on our News page.

1. ​Liberty Elementary School ​
   370 Atwater St. Port Charlotte, FL 33954
   Capacity: 500​
   Status: Closed
   ​Last Updated: Sept. 11, 2017, 10 a.m.
2. Neil Armstrong Elementary School ​
   22100 Breezeswept Ave. Port Charlotte, FL 33952
   Capacity: 500​
   Status: Closed
   ​Last Updated: Feb. 26, 2019, 4 p.m.
3. Kingsway Elementary School
   23300 Quasar Blvd. Port Charlotte, FL 33980
   Capacity: 500​
   Status: Closed
   ​Last Updated: Sept.11, 2017, 10 a.m.
4. Harold Avenue Regional Park Recreation Center
   23400 Harold Ave. Port Charlotte, FL 33980
   Capacity: 500​
   Status: Closed
   ​Last Updated: Jun. 25, 2019, 9 a.m.

Warning: Charlotte County has no certified Red Cross shelters. In the event of a hurricane Charlotte County staffed shelters may be opened for citizens to take shelter. All are pet friendly. Charlotte County shelters of last resort may not be able to open depending on the size and direction of an approaching storm. Check local media and this website to ascertain which location may be open.

Regarding Shelters:

• Shelter space is extremely limited and all other means of evacuation and sheltering should be considered before going to a public shelter.
• In the event of a hurricane, one or more Charlotte County-staffed shelters may be opened, depending on the size and direction of an approaching storm. Check local media and this website to find open location(s).
• Shelters will have an increased amount of space per individual/family for social distancing purposes, routine sanitizing of common areas, and make available hand washing materials and hand sanitizer if possible. It is best to bring sanitizing supplies if you have them.
• Bring your own cloth face coverings for everyone in your family, as well as hand sanitizer and sanitizing wipes/cleaner.
• Families will be allowed to share the space assigned to them, with appropriate distance requirements between each family.
• Public shelters do not have cots, bedding or generators and you will have limited space.