The following shelters are designated as official hurricane shelter locations by the Department of Emergency Management. You should try to evacuate to the home of a friend or family member outside of the Evacuation Area. A shelter should be your refuge of last resort if you have absolutely no where else to go.
PRIMARY SHELTERS
OPEN
Bronson Elementary School
Special Needs Only
400 Ishie Avenue
Bronson
Capacity: 218
CLOSED
Williston Elementary School
350 SW 12th Ave.
Williston
Capacity: 289
OPEN
Bronson Middle High School
351 – Ishie Ave. (C32)
Bronson
Capacity: 800 Pet Friendly
OPEN
Williston Middle High School
350 Robert Philpot Way
Williston
Capacity: 800
SECONDARY SHELTERS
CLOSED
Chiefland Elementary School
1205 NW 4th Ave
Chiefland
Capacity: 675
CLOSED
Joyce Bullock Elementary School
130 SW 3rd St
Williston
Capacity: 252
Careful planning and quick response to a hurricane threat will reduce damage to your home and could save your life. Most importantly, you must EVACUATE if you are told to do so by local officials. Material possessions are replaceable: your life is not. Take action now to be better prepared for hurricane season.