TS Nate Bulletin:Mobile County to Open Shelters Saturday

Posted on: Oct 6th, 2017 | Announcements

Four emergency shelters will open at 10 a.m. tomorrow morning (Sat., Oct. 7) for residents of Mobile County who do not feel safe staying in their own homes. Residents who live in areas prone to flooding or storm surges and those living in mobile homes take advantage of sheltering in a safe location. One of the shelters is a special needs medical shelter. The shelters are: Collins-Rhodes Elementary School 5110 St. Stephens Rd. Eight Mile Theodore High School 6201 Swedletown Rd Theodore North Mobile Middle School 1950 Salco Rd. Axis The special medical needs shelter is: Burns Middle School 6175 Girby Rd. Mobile Those using the medical needs shelter must have one of the following conditions: Alzheimer?s Dependent on oxygen or life support ? must bring Chemotherapy, Stage 4 Patients should bring: A caretaker if they have one; Medical supplies and equipment; Prescription medicines; Nonperishable dietary foods Residents are reminded to bring: Snacks Medicines Sleeping bags or blankets Extra clothing Lightweight folding chairs or cots Personal items including books and toys A radio with personal earphones Infant necessities Important papers, including insurance documents A valid ID Cash (secured) Cell phone (charged) Prohibited items include: Alcoholic beverages Weapons, Tobacco products Pets Shelters are for Mobile Residents with no other option for shelter or evacuation. ###