Hurricane Emergency and Preparedness

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Broward County Hurricane Information Lightning Warning Information Flood Information General Population and Animal Shelters & Maps Hurricane Debris Removal Frequently Asked Questions Vulnerable Population Registry

Emergency Phone Numbers
Agency	Phone Number
Coconut Creek's Hurricane Hotline	954-973-6771
Broward County's Hurricane Hotline	311
Police Department (Non-emergency Number)	954-973-6700
Utilities & Engineering	954-973-6771
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)	1-800-621-FEMA (3362)
Florida Power and Light (FPL)	1-800-468-8243
American Red Cross	954-763-9900

Hurricane Shelters and Maps

General Population and Pet-Friendly Shelters Hurricane Shelters and Tips for Pet Owners, Large Animals and a List of Local Animal Shelters

Information for People with Disabilities

For people with disabilities, such as oxygen or electrical dependencies, please call 311 for special reservations.

Broward County’s Special Needs Shelter Registry Applications
The Special Needs Shelters and its Registry are for individuals who either have a serious medical condition or conditions that are minor in nature, but require professional observation, assessment, and maintenance; and who will need assistance to evacuate their home before an emergency.

To register for the Special Needs Shelters online, please visit the following link:

Florida Department of Health Special Needs Registry Broward County Special Needs Shelters