HIGHLANDS COUNTY

DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

6850 West George Blvd.

Sebring, FL 33875

863-385-1112

 
                             

 

SHELTER RULES AND REGULATIONS

 

DO

 

Sign in at the registration desk.  Information is confidential.  Please leave an address where you will go when you leave the shelter.  This will allow us to direct any family members or friends who are looking for you.

 

Control the actions of your children.  If you need help with activities to keep your children occupied, contact a shelter worker.

 

Tell shelter staff about any medical problems or conditions you have.

 

Volunteer to help with duties in the shelter.  There are many jobs that need to be done, and we can use your help.

 

Keep your valuables in a safe place.  We cannot assume responsibility for your belongings while in the shelter.

 

 

 

 

DO NOT

 

Do not smoke in the shelter.  Do not light candles, use lighters, or use matches in the shelter. 

 

Do not bring pets into the shelter.  (only exception:  service animals)

 

Do not bring alcohol, illegal drugs, or firearms into the shelter.

 

Do not leave the shelter until the shelter staff announces it is safe to leave.  Do not open doors to the shelter while winds are blowing.