North Central Florida Disaster Resources

When disaster strikes, access to reliable resources is crucial for ensuring safety, recovery, and resilience. This page is dedicated to providing essential information and support for individuals, families, and communities facing natural or man-made disasters in North Central Florida.

United We Care Fund

Volunteer for Disaster Relief

North Central Florida County Resources

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Alachua

Schools

Alachua County Public Schools are closed September 26 and 27
Santa Fe College is closed September 26 and 27
University of Florida is closed September 26

Temporary Shelter

Special Needs Shelter
Alachua County Senior Recreation Center, 5701 NW 34th Blvd., Gainesville
For information about transportation to the special needs shelter, call 352-955-2575
General Population Shelters
TBD

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

Alachua County Ready

Bradford

Schools

Bradford County Schools will be closed September 26 and 27

Temporary Shelter

General Population, Special Needs, & Pet-Friendly Shelter
TBD

Bradford Co. Sheriff's Office

Dixie

Schools

Dixie County Schools will be closed September 26 and 27

Temporary Shelter

Special Needs Shelter
Bell Middle/High School, located at 930 Main St, Bell, effective 6PM September 25
General Population Shelter
- Dixie County High School, located at 17924 SE Hwy 19, Cross City, effective 6PM September 25
General Population Shelter - Pet Friendly
- Bronson Middle High School, located at 351 Ishie Ave, Bronson, FL 32621, effective 6PM September 25
- Bell High School, located at 930 S. Main St., Bell, FL 32619, effective 6PM September 25

Dixie County Emergency

Gilchrist

Schools

Gilchrist County Schools will be closed September 26 and 27

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 effective 6PM September 25.
General Population Shelter
Trenton Elementary School, located at 1350 SW SR 26, Trenton, will serve as a General Population Shelter effective 6PM September 25.
General Population Shelter: Pet-Friendly
Bell High School Gym, located at 930 S Main St, Bell, will serve as General Population & Pet Friendly Shelter effective effective 6PM September 25.

Public Information

Public Information Line
386-935-5418

Gilchrist County Emergency

Levy

Schools

L evy County Schools will be closed September 25 and 26

Temporary Shelter

Special Needs Shelter
Bronson Elementary School, located at 400 Ishie Ave, Bronson, will serve as a Special Needs Shelter effective 10AM September 25.
General Population Shelter
- Bronson Middle High School, located at 351 Ishie Ave., Bronson, effective 10AM September 25.
- Williston Middle high School, located at 350 Robert Philpot Way, Williston, effective 10AM September 25.
General Population Shelter - Pet Friendly
Bronson Middle High School, located at 351 Ishie Ave, Bronson, will serve as a pet-friendly general population shelter effective 10AM September 25.