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1. Where can I find a shelter in the Jupiter area?

The Jupiter area has two designated American Red Cross emergency shelters:
Independence Middle School, 4001 Greenway Drive, Jupiter, 33458
Palm Beach Gardens High School, 4245 Holly Drive, Palm Beach Gardens 34410 Shelter Information

2. What supplies will I need for a hurricane?

News Channel 5 has a comprehensive list and video which can be printed or viewed here. Must-have-hurricane supplies

3. How will I know what's happening after a storm if there is no power?

In the event there is no power post-storm, news bulletins will be posted daily in information tubes at sites thoughout the Jupiter area. A list of these sites can be found here. Post-Storm Information Updates

4. How do I prepare for my pets? Can I take them to a shelter?

Disaster shelters cannot accept pets because of health and safety regulations. Service animals for people with disabilities are an exception. A pet-friendly shelter is now available to county residents living in an evacuation zone or in a mobile home.

It is good to have a plan in place before you need it. A good site for pet preparations can viewed here.

Pet Care During a Storm