How to Register for a Pasco County Special-Needs Shelter or Evacuation Transportation
Preregister before a storm when medical, physical, or transportation limitations make a general shelter or independent evacuation unsafe.
Start here
Use Pasco County’s Special Needs Registry linked by DOH-Pasco or call 727-619-0300. The program is for residents with medical or physical limitations who lack another safe evacuation option.
Register before an emergency
Open registry and shelter detailsWhat to have ready
- Address, contact, emergency contact, and caregiver information
- Medical conditions, medicines, equipment, oxygen, power, and mobility needs
- Transportation need and pickup limitations
- Provider information requested by the registry
- Service-animal or communication needs
Words you can use
“I need to preregister a Pasco County resident for special-needs sheltering and possibly evacuation transportation. The medical and mobility needs are [list], and there is no safe private evacuation option.”
Steps in order
- 1
Register before hurricane conditions develop.
- 2
List equipment, power, medicine, mobility, and communication needs accurately.
- 3
If the person has a caregiver, plan for that caregiver to accompany and remain with them.
- 4
Confirm what to bring and how activation or transportation instructions will arrive.
If the first answer is no or wait
A special-needs shelter is a last-resort setting, not hospital-level care. Discuss complex care and backup power with the medical provider and Emergency Management before a storm.
Official sources
Sources checked August 9, 2026. Confirm eligibility, hours, cost, service area, and current availability directly.
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