DOH-Escambia Will Open Special Needs Shelter at Marie K. Young-Wedgewood Community Center and Park
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Pensacola, Fla. — The Florida Department of Health in Escambia County (DOH-Escambia) will open a special needs shelter on Thursday, October 8, at 3 p.m.
The shelter will be located at:
Marie K. Young-Wedgewood Community Center and Park
6405 Wagner Road
Pensacola, FL 32505
A special needs shelter is designed for qualifying people with stable impairments or disabilities whose care exceeds basic first aid provided at a general shelter.
What to Bring
Shelter attendees should bring a caregiver with them, as the nursing staff at the shelter is limited. The nursing staff is there to assist should your medical needs exceed your caregiver’s medical training or knowledge.
In addition to a caregiver, shelter attendees should bring:
- Bedding materials (pillow and blanket)
- Food and water for themselves and caregivers
- 1 gallon per person per day for up to seven days
- Non-perishable food for up to seven days
- Medication/medical supplies for seven days
- Personal hygiene items
- Clothing
Only service animals will be allowed in the shelter space. All other dogs and cats will be housed in the animal shelter portion of this location.