For those that elect to evacuate, and do not have other options available to them General Population Shelters will open at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 27 as a last resort.

The following Pet-Friendly General Population Shelters will be opening:

• Oak Ridge Middle School, 14975 Collier Blvd, Naples
• Corkscrew Middle School, 1165 Oil Well Rd, Naples
• Golden Gate Middle School, 2701 48^th Terrace SW.  Naples
• Immokalee Middle School, 401 North 9^th ST, Immokalee

The following Non-Pet-Friendly General Population Shelters will also be opening:

• Golden Gate High School, opening at 6 p.m. 2925 Titan WAY, Naples
• Gulf Coast High School, 7878 Shark Way, Naples
• Immokalee High School, 701 Immokalee DR, # 5, Immokalee

Those who plan to use emergency shelters should take any necessary medications, cell phone chargers, toiletries, foods, water, flashlights, bedding and anything else they need to be comfortable. 

Pet owners must bring their vaccination records, the appropriate size kennel for their animals, food and water for a minimum of three days, bowls and all supplies including waste bags and litter. When taking pets outside, they must remain leashed, and pet owners are responsible for picking up pet waste.  There must be a family member or caretaker of the pet present in the shelter always. 

Collier County encourages all residents to sign up for Alert Collier, the County's mass notification system. When you sign up with Alert Collier, you can enter up to five addresses within the County boundaries that you would like to receive emergency alerts. For example, enter your home, work, relative, school, or other meaningful address. Then, you will receive a notification if an alert is issued for that location. Register at www.AlertCollier.com or call 3-1-1 within Collier County.

Please visit www.colliercountyfl.gov or call 311 if you are within Collier County or (239) 252-8444 if you are out of the area, for more information.