hurricane shelters - Southeast Mississippi Chapter of the American Red Cross

Hurricane Shelters

1st United Methodist - Lucedale

CLOSEDLocation:5101 Main St.
Lucedale, MS 39452
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Details: Contact: 601-947-8132



Benndale Elementary

CLOSEDLocation:5204 Hwy. 26 W.
Lucedale, MS 39452
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Details: Contact: 601-945-2933



East Central Community Ctr.

CLOSEDLocation: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

CLOSEDLocation:21700 Slider Road
Moss Point, MS 39562
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Details: Contact: (228) 588-7000



East Central Lower Elementary

CLOSEDLocation:21700 Slider Road
Moss Point, MS 39562
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Details: Contact: (228) 588-7060



Geo. Co. Sr. Citizens Ctr.

CLOSEDLocation:7102 Hwy. 198 E.
Lucedale, MS 39452
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Details: Contact: 601-947-9378



George Co. High School

CLOSEDLocation:9286 Old 63 S.
Lucedale, MS 39452
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Details: Contact: 601-947-3116



George Co. Middle School

CLOSEDLocation:330 Church St.
Lucedale, MS 39452
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Details: Contact: 601-947-3106



Latimer Community Center

CLOSEDLocation:10908 Daisy Vestry Rd.
Ocean Springs, MS 39564
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Details: Contact: 228-392-8878



Moss Point High School

CLOSEDLocation: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

CLOSEDLocation:2183 Rocky Creek Rd.
Lucedale, MS 39452
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Details: Contact: 601-947-3886



St. Martin East Elementary

CLOSEDLocation:7508 Rose Farm Rd.
Ocean Springs, MS 39564
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Details: Contact: 228-875-3204



St. Martin High School - blue

CLOSEDLocation: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

CLOSEDLocation: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

CLOSEDLocation:12412 Hwy 57
Vancleave, MS 39565
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Details: Contact: 228-826-4701



Vancleave Lower Elementary

CLOSEDLocation: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.



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