As Hurricane Milton approaches, Osceola County has opened multiple emergency shelters for residents seeking a safe refuge. While no mandatory evacuations are currently in effect, residents in low-lying or flood-prone areas, or homes with potential structural issues, are advised to prepare evacuation plans. The following shelters will open on Wednesday, October 9, at 8 a.m.:
- Celebration High School – 1809 Celebration Blvd., Kissimmee, FL 34747
- Gateway High School (Pet-Friendly) – 93 Panther Paws Trail, Kissimmee, FL 34744
- Harmony High School (Pet-Friendly) – 3601 Arthur J. Gallagher Blvd., St. Cloud, FL 34771
- Holopaw Community Center – 8801 Community Center Rd., St. Cloud, FL 34773
- Kenansville Community Center – 1178 S Canoe Creek Rd., Kenansville, FL 34739
- Kissimmee Middle School (Pet-Friendly) – 2410 Dyer Blvd., Kissimmee, FL 34741
- Liberty High School (Pet-Friendly) – 4250 Pleasant Hill Rd., Kissimmee, FL 34746
Additional shelters include:
- Osceola Council on Aging (Special Medical Needs Shelter) – Opens at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, October 8, 700 Generation Point, Kissimmee, FL 34744
- Central Avenue Elementary – Opened at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, October 8, for residents of Good Samaritan Village (voluntary)
Residents are encouraged to stay with friends or family if possible and use shelters as a last resort. Those heading to shelters should bring blankets, pillows, sleeping bags, quiet games, battery-powered radios, and any necessary medications. Please refrain from bringing perishable food items, as food will be provided.
