Glades County closures, shelter, and hurricane preparation

Posted 9/28/22

Glades County Emergency Operation Center is currently at a Level 1 Activation.

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Glades County closures, shelter, and hurricane preparation

Marisa Shivers
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Emergency Operations Center
Glades County Emergency Operation Center is currently at a Level 1 Activation.
Glades County BOCC signed a Local State of Emergency in response to Hurricane Ian on 9/26/2022.

Closures
Glades County School Board
All Glades County Schools will be closed through Thursday, 9/29/2022

County Government Offices
Closed Wednesday, 9/28/2022

City of Moore Haven, City Hall
Closed Wednesday, 9/28/2022

Protective Measures:
Evacuations
Voluntary evacuation of areas prone to flooding, low lying areas, and mobile homes.

Shelter

West Glades Elementary
2586 CR 731
LaBelle, FL 33935
Scheduled to open Tuesday, Sept. 27 at 5pm
Only shelter – must bring your own food, water, bedding and supplies.

When creating your Emergency Supply Kit for sheltering, items to consider are as follows:

PERSONAL ITEMS
Sleeping Bags / Pillows / Blankets
Folding Chairs
Clothing and Sturdy Close Toed Shoes
Personal Hygiene Supplies
Medications (Prescription and Over-the-Counter) and Medical Devices (glasses, glucose monitors, etc.) Entertainment (cards, board games, books, etc.)
Baby / Infant Care Needs
Comfort Items

FOOD ITEMS

Water and Shelf Stable Food
Manual Can Opener
Instant Tea, Coffee, or Powdered (Dry) Milk
Disposable Plates and Cutlery

PET SUPPLIES
Water
Cage or Carrier (Required for each pet)
Food / Treats
Toys and comfort Items

Cleanup Supplies
Identification / Immunization Records / Photographs

DO NOT BRING
Alcohol, Drugs or Weapons of any kind are not allowed in the shelters.

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