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Find an open disaster shelter and ask for accommodations

Use the Red Cross shelter map and local evacuation instructions to find emergency shelter. Red Cross disaster assistance is free and does not require identification.

Steps

3 steps
  1. Find the current shelterFollow local officials to the nearest evacuation point. On the Red Cross map, tent pins indicate overnight shelters; plain pins indicate other relief services.
  2. Leave safelyDo not delay getting out of harm’s way to pack. If time permits, bring medications and essential supplies from the shelter packing list.
  3. Explain your access and pet needsTell shelter staff about disability or service-animal needs. Bring household pets and ask staff for help; pets may need to stay in another location.

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