How to Register for a Seminole County Medically Enhanced Shelter and Transportation
Register before a storm, keep medical details current, and request transportation when shelters are activated.
Start here
Call Seminole County Emergency Management at 407-665-5102 to register for the Special Needs Program. When shelters open, residents who need transportation should call the Citizens Information Line at 407-665-0000.
Register before an emergency; transportation line 407-665-0000 during activation
Open Special Needs informationWhat to have ready
- Seminole County address and contact information
- Medical conditions, equipment, power, medication, and assistance needs
- Caregiver and emergency contacts
- Transportation need, mobility device, and service animal information
Words you can use
“I need to register for Seminole County’s Special Needs Program and may need shelter transportation. What information must be updated, and what call starts transportation during an activation?”
Steps in order
- 1
Register before hurricane conditions.
- 2
Update medical, equipment, caregiver, and transportation information.
- 3
Prepare medications, identification, supplies, and caregiver plans.
- 4
Call 407-665-0000 when shelters open if transportation is needed.
If the first answer is no or wait
A medically enhanced shelter is a last resort, not a hospital or 24-hour nursing setting. Call 911 for immediate danger or a medical emergency.
Official sources
Sources checked August 9, 2026. Confirm eligibility, hours, cost, service area, and current availability directly.
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