Hurricane Irma -- Info for shelters, evacuating, etc.

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I intend to post information for people evacuating from Irma, or otherwise in need of information on this thread.

In a situation like this everything changes. What is normal no longer applies. It is tough to think.

I will be posting links and whatever I can find that I think may be helpful to any one currently being affected.

As much as I love to joke around, please do not joke on this thread.

If you have links and helpful information, please post that. Everything changes so fast. If you are posting about specific shelters, please call and verify availability and note that at the time of posting.

Please keep in mind it may be helpful to forward some of this information to people you know of who are in the process of evacuating.

 

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Shelters: www.floridadisaster.org/info

To see shelters mapped by county: FloridaDisaster.org - Shelters

Evacuation routes: FL511 | Florida Traffic | Commuter Information

Map of Free Hots Spots from Comcast, even those not Comcast Customers: www.xfinity.com/wifi

Absolute Last Resort Shelter in Parking Garage Locations: Emergency Information

 

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To locate gas: GasBuddy: For the Perfect Pit Stop

 

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Evacuating and on I10 near Gulf Shores, Alabama?

The below quote is information accurate as of about an hour ago:

Baldwin County Coliseum Shelter

Right now I have confirmed some availability (as of a few minutes ago) close to I10 near Gulf Shores, Alabama, exit 49. Takes pets. Nearing capacity. Once full will send people to Montgomery.

1. Take exit 49 toward Gulf Shores/Orange Beach 0.4 mi/619 m
2. Turn left onto Baldwin Beach Exp (CR-68) 7.1 mi/11.4 km
3. Turn right onto Fairground Rd (CR-50) 1.6 mi/2.5 km
4. Arrive at Fairground Rd (CR-50). Your destination is on the right

19477 Fairground Rd, Robertsdale, AL 36567-7818

Fair grounds shelter: 251-947-3247

 

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Florida Emergency Management offices by county: County Emergency Management Contacts

 

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Alabama shelters: Alabama Shelters and Campgrounds For Florida Evacuees

From south Florida, to the west (Alabama) may be better than straight north.

'Alabama State Parks are currently available for overnight stay and pet friendly locations. Find more by visiting http://www.alapark.com/Map-of-Parks" '

 

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Lodging in Alabama.

This site says it is the official Alabama Travel Site and appears to be the Alabama Office of Tourism.

I have not confirmed any information here.

Alabama's Official Travel Guide - Alabama.Travel - Local Tips for Your Alabama Vacation

Alabama Hotel lodging -- real time google docs spreadsheet on availability.

Emergency Accommodations Availability Listing

 

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Be safe, those affected. I've been hearing all kinds of terrible stories about the hurricane.

If you're evacuating please do so wisely and with care. Take only what you need to get to a safe location. Most importantly do your best to stay calm.

 

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This link shows evacuation shelters on a map, so if someone is on the road they can see them relative to where they are.

ArcGIS Web Application

(Some of the other shelter pages list by county, but people on the road probably don't know what county they are in, and might pass up something nearby. This is really great, but it would be even more helpful if shelter maps included interstate hwy exit numbers -- in number order.)