Hurricane Shelters
1st United Methodist - Lucedale
Location:5101 Main St.
Lucedale, MS 39452
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Details: Contact: 601-947-8132
Benndale Elementary
Location:5204 Hwy. 26 W.
Lucedale, MS 39452
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Details: Contact: 601-945-2933
East Central Community Ctr.
Location:4300 Hwy. 614
Moss Point , MS 39563
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Details: This is a special needs shelter.
Contact: 228-588-3373
East Central High School
Location:21700 Slider Road
Moss Point, MS 39562
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Details: Contact: (228) 588-7000
East Central Lower Elementary
Location:21700 Slider Road
Moss Point, MS 39562
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Details: Contact: (228) 588-7060
Gautier Convention Center
Location:2012 Library Lane
Gautier, MS, MS 39553
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Details: These shelters are open to all (men, women and children). Pets, alcohol and weapons will not be allowed. Guests are reminded to bring a 3-day supply of essential provisions with them, including food, water and medication. These shelters will remain open until weather conditions improve or until further notice.
Geo. Co. Sr. Citizens Ctr.
Location:7102 Hwy. 198 E.
Lucedale, MS 39452
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Details: Contact: 601-947-9378
George Co. High School
Location:9286 Old 63 S.
Lucedale, MS 39452
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Details: Contact: 601-947-3116
George Co. Middle School
Location:330 Church St.
Lucedale, MS 39452
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Details: Contact: 601-947-3106
Latimer Community Center
Location:10908 Daisy Vestry Rd.
Ocean Springs, MS 39564
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Details: Contact: 228-392-8878
Moss Point High School
Location:4913 Weems St.
Moss Point , MS 39563
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Details: Will open for a tropical storm or hurricane categories 1 or 2 only -
Contact: 228-475-5721
Rocky Creek School
Location:2183 Rocky Creek Rd.
Lucedale, MS 39452
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Details: Contact: 601-947-3886
St. Martin East Elementary
Location:7508 Rose Farm Rd.
Ocean Springs, MS 39564
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Details: Contact: 228-875-3204
St. Martin High School - blue
Location:10800 Yellow Jacket Rd.
Ocean Springs , MS 39564
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Details: Will open for a tropical storm or hurricane categories 1 or 2 only.
Contact
: 228-875-8418 ext. 101
St. Martin High School - gold
Location:10800 Yellow Jacket Rd.
Ocean Springs, MS 39564
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Details: Will open for a tropical storm or hurricane categories 1 or 2.
Contact: 228-875-8418 ext. 129
Vancleave High School
Location:12412 Hwy 57
Vancleave, MS 39565
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Details: Contact: 228-826-4701
Vancleave Lower Elementary
Location:13901 Hwy. 57
Vancleave, MS 39565
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Details: Contact: 228-826-5982
What to bring to a shelter?
- Water, food:
Water--one gallon of water per person, per day.
Food--Non-perishable, needing little or no cooking, such as ready-to-eat meats, fruits, vegetables, and canned juices. High energy foods such as peanut butter, jelly, crackers, granola bars, trail mix, and other snack foods. Special dietary foods--such as diabetic, low salt, liquid diet, and baby food and formula. Manual can opener. Eating and drinking utensils including paper plates. Portable ice chest with ice. - Clothing and bedding:
One complete change of clothing including footwear. Sleeping bag, blanket and pillow (cots for elderly)--cots will not be provided. Rain gear and sturdy shoes. - Personal items:
Washcloth, small towel, soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, sanitary napkins, tampons, paper towels, toilet paper, towelettes, etc. - Medications, first-aid supplies:
Medications--clearly marked with your name, dosage, type of medication, and prescribing physician. You must be able to take all medications by yourself. First-Aid kit in a waterproof box. - Baby supplies:
Clothes, diapers, formula, bottles, nipples, food, blankets. - Important papers:
Name and address of doctors. Name and address of nearest relative not living in area. Identification and valuable papers. - Miscellaneous:
Games, cards, toys, battery powered radios, flashlights (no candles or lanterns), batteries, or other reasonable items you may need.
Take a bath and eat before you leave home.
Register immediately upon entering the shelter.
Obey shelter rules.
Keep the building safe and sanitary.
Not allowed:
NO pets, alcoholic beverages, or weapons.
