Evacuation Shelter Information

Pets In Shelters
Service animals are permitted in General Population Shelters so long as the pet meets the requirements under Federal law. Visit ADA Requirements for Service ​Animals for additional information. The Pet Friendly Shelter is available for residents owning pets that are not considered a service animal that live in evacuation areas or mobile homes. Residents who need to use the pet-friendly shelter at Millennium Middle School no longer need to pre-register to use the shelter. Instead, residents can go directly to Millenium Middle School, 5803 NW 94th Avenue, Tamarac.
Residents need to bring proof of rabies vaccination and pet registration, a photo of their pet and proof of residency in Broward County. Pet owners must provide their own pet food and supplies.

To help expedite admission to the shelter, pet owners are encouraged to download and complete a registration form at http://humanebroward.com/pet-friendly-shelter/​. The form can then be taken to Millenium Middle School.

Owners will be sheltered at Challenger Elementary School. Pets will be sheltered at Millennium Middle School. Facilities are adjacent.

To register, call the Humane Society at 954-989-3977.




In Tamarac
Pet-Friendly Shelter Only Not a General Population Shelter
Millennium Middle School / Challenger Elementary School Campus
5803 NW 94th Ave. Tamarac, FL 33321

Served by BCT bus route: 55

MAP To Shelter

​​​​​​​​What You Need to Know 

Hurricane evacuations are ordered by the County Administrator to protect coastal residents from the dangerous storm surge. Broward County has two types of evacuation plans. The type of evacuation ordered will be based upon the severity of the storm. 

EVACUATION PLAN A - for Hurricane Category 1 or 2 

  • Storm surge is 4-7 feet above sea level with winds from 74-110 miles per hour. 
  • All mobile home residents, residents beside tidal bodies of water and in low-lying areas, and residents east of the Intracoastal Waterway should evacuate. 

EVACUATION PLAN B - for Hurricane 3 or higher 

  • Storm surge is 7-11 feet above sea level with winds of 111 miles per hour or greater. 
  • In addition to those required to evacuate under Plan A, all residents east of U.S. 1 (Federal Highway) should evacuate. 

What You Should Do ​

Check the Evacuation Map to determine if you are in an Evacuation Zone. If you are NOT told to evacuate, it does not mean you are safe in your home. While the sea may not flood your home, hurricane winds can be very destructive. 

If you plan on evacuating to a shelter, listen to local radio and television stations for shelter openings, or call the Broward County Emergency Hotline at 311 (954-831-4000). Shelters open approximately four hours after an evacuation is ordered. For a list of items you should take with you to a General Population Shelter, view the Emergency Checklist

If you evacuate outside Broward County: 

  • Plan your evacuation route and make necessary hotel reservations in advance. Avoid routes along the seashore, lakes and canals.
  • Get gas at least one or two days before an approaching storm. As the storm gets closer, lines at the gas station will get longer.
  • Gather your important papers, including homeowner’s and car insurance documents.
  • Leave early, while the weather is still nice.
  • Make sure the vehicle you plan to take is in good mechanical condition. Keep oil changes up to date and make sure the fluid levels are topped off. Check your tires, as excessively worn tires could make driving conditions even more treacherous.
  • Have cash on you when you travel.
  • Be aware that Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) may announce Emergency Shoulder Use​ to increase traffic capacity during hurricane evacuations. 

Returning Home 

If you are attempting to return to an area impacted by an emergency, listen to media reports for information that lets you know that roads are passable and that it is safe to return. If Broward County experiences high winds or a storm surge, bridge re-openings may be delayed while the Florida Department of Transportation or the Army Corps of Engineers (depending on bridge location) conducts a mandatory structural survey to determine safety of the bridges. ​​​

Evacuation Map



Plan A Color Code PLAN A Evacuation - Areas east of Intracoastal Waterway Typically a Category 1-2 hurricane
Plan B Color Code PLAN B Evacuation - Areas east of U.S. 1 (Federal Highway)Typically a Category 3 or higher hurricane

View Emergency Evacuation Map​

Persons located in low lying areas or beside tidal bodies of water should seek shelter elsewhere if conditions warrant. ALL mobile home residents must evacuate in PLAN A and PLAN B and may be ordered to evacuate if tropical storm conditions warrant.


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