Flooding from Tropical Storm Debby prompts the American Red Cross to open the following shelters in North Central Florida:

CURRENT SHELTER OPENINGS:

- Branford Elementary School - 26801 STATE RD 247, BRANFORD

- Richardson Middle School - 646 SE Pennsylvania St, LAKE CITY

- Suwannee Coliseum Complex - 1302 11th St SW, LIVE OAK

- Veterans of Foreign War - 11404 County Rd 6 East, JASPER

Shelter Information: What to Bring

There is very little privacy in a Red Cross shelter, and the conditions are often crowded.  If you choose to go to a shelter, take supplies with you.

- Special diet food

- Over the Counter Medicine (examples: aspirin, antacids, decongestants)

- Prescriptions in original bottles

- Baby food, diapers, other baby supplies

- Cards, games, books, snacks

- One complete change of clothing

- Toiletries/personal hygiene items

- Bedding: blankets, sleeping bags, pillows, air mattresses

- Identification

- Important papers in waterproof container (examples: insurance, wills, financial records, Social Security cards, birth/marriage/death certificates, inventory of valuable household goods, etc.)

You may want to put these supplies in a water tight storage bin, duffel bag or backpack. Note:  Before going to a shelter, secure your home and if you have time, eat something. For health and safety reasons: NO smoking, firearms, weapons or alcoholic beverages are allowed in Red Cross shelters.