Below is a list of the Emergency Evacuation Shelters for Clewiston and LaBelle.

Primary Shelters
• LaBelle Middle School-8000 E. Cowboy Way, LaBelle
• Clewiston High School - 1501 S. Francisco Street, Clewiston
• Pioneer Community Center - 910 Panama Avenue

Secondary Shelters
• Country Oaks Elementary School - 2052 Eucalyptus Dr. NW, LaBelle

• Clewiston Middle School - 601 E. Pasadena Avenue, Clewiston
• LaBelle High School - 4050 E. Cowboy Way, LaBelle

Special Needs Shelter
•LaBelle Middle School-8000 E. Cowboy Way, LaBelle

In the event of a hurricane watch, Hendry County will open some shelters as needed. Hurricane evacuation shelters are not hotels and will not be able to provide any conveniences or luxuries. You will have no privacy, limited space approximately 20 square feet per person in a public classroom or hallway, and meal service, if available, may be delayed. Evacuation shelters cannot provide bedding, cots or blankets. Not all listed shelters will not be open for every storm. Local radio and television stations will announce which shelters are open. We cannot predict how long you may have to remain at the shelter, since we cannot predict how damaging the effects of each storm will be.

A shelter is a safe place to be during an emergency. However, it offers only the basic life-sustaining necessities, such as shelter from the weather; water; and sanitary services. The shelter will likely not have electricity for the majority of your stay. It will be noisy, crowded and somewhat uncomfortable.

• Going to an evacuation center should always be considered a last resort measure.

• Never go to an evacuation center until local officials announce it is open.

• Checking in and then leaving (for example, to get supplies) will not be permitted.

• Evacuation center information will be on the county’s website at https://www.hendryfla.net/government then select Government and Emergency Management and then Emergency Shelters; on local radio and television stations; and on the county’s accounts.

In the event we are faced with a catastrophic storm, we will be focused on life safety and will bring into the shelter all those seeking refuge from the storm, reducing individual space allowance for a period of time.

You must bring your own personal hygiene items, sleeping bags/cots, blankets, towels and comfort items to the shelter. Being considerate of others and having a positive attitude will be helpful to everyone. Listen for official information and do not participate in gossip or rumors, which can be very disruptive. Volunteer to help whenever possible. Food may or may not be provided. You should bring some food items with you. If you have diet restrictions or require specialty foods, you must bring those.