Disaster Resources
Tropical Storm Idalia is forecast to become a major hurricane effecting the west coast of Florida from Tampa through the Big Bend. The storm is expected to make landfall as a Category 3 hurricane on Wednesday, August 30, 2023 impacting counties covered under United Way of North Central Florida.
Below is a list of disaster response resources by county. Click the county name to expand the section.
Schools
- Alachua County Public Schools are open
- Santa Fe College is open
- University of Florida is open
Temporary Shelter
- Special Needs Shelter
Decommissioned
- General Population Shelters
Decomissioned
Homeless Shelter
- Grace Marketplace
Grace, located at 3055 NE 28th Dr, Gainesville
- St. Francis House
St. Francis House, located at 413 S Main St, Gainesville
Schools
- Bradford County Schools will be closed August 30, opening back August 31, 2023
Temporary Shelter
- General Population, Special Needs, & Pet-Friendly Shelter
The Bradford County Fairgrounds, located at 2300 N Temple Ave, Starke, will serve as a hurricane shelter beginning 4:00 PM on August 29, 2023. More information will be supplied when available.
Schools
- Dixie County Schools will be closed through September 4, 2023
Temporary Shelter
- Special Needs Shelter
Bell Middle/High School, located at 930 Main St, Bell, will serve as a Special Needs Shelter effective Tuesday, August 29, 2023 beginning at 9:00 AM.
- General Population Shelter
Trail Riders Club, located at 294 NE 241 St, Cross City, will serve as a General Population Shelter effective Thursday, August 31, 2023
Schools
- Gilchrist County Schools will be closed August 29 - 31
Temporary Shelter
- Special Needs Shelter
Bell High School Health Academy, located at 930 S Main St, Bell, will serve as a Special Needs Shelter effective Tuesday, August 29, 2023 beginning at 9:00 AM.
- General Population Shelter
Trenton Elementary School, located at 1350 SW SR 26, Trenton, will serve as a General Population Shelter effective Tuesday, August 29, 2023 beginning at 4:00 PM.
- General Population Shelter: Pet-Friendly
Bell Elementary School, located at 2771 E Bell Ave, Bell, will serve as a Pet-Friendly General Population Shelter effective Tuesday, August 29, 2023 beginning at 4:00 PM.
Public Information
- Public Information Line
386-935-5418
- Sandbags
Gilchrist County Road Department located at 1770 US Hwy 129, Bell, and City of Trenton Park located at 214 SE Third Ave, Trenton
Schools
- Levy County Schools will be closed August 29 - 31
Temporary Shelter
- Special Needs Shelter
Bronson Elementary School, located at 400 Ishie Ave, Bronson, will serve as a Special Needs Shelter effective Tuesday, August 29, 2023 beginning at 8:00 AM.
- General Population Shelter
Bronson Middle High School, located at 351 Ishie Ave, Bronson, will serve as a pet-friendly general population shelter beginning Tuesday, August 29, 2023 at 8:00 AM.
Schools
- Putnam County Schools will be closed August 30 - 31
Temporary Shelter
- Special Needs Shelter
Decommissioned
- General Population Shelter
Decomissioned
- Pet-Friendly General Population Shelter
Decomissioned
Schools
- Union County Schools will be closed August 30-31
Temporary Shelter
- Special Needs Shelter
Union County High School, located at 1000 S Lake Ave, Lake Butler
- Pet-Friendly General Population
Union County High School, located at 1000 S Lake Ave, Lake Butler