Emergency Shelters

Wake County is setting up two emergency shelters in preparation for Hurricane Isabel, which is expected to bring high wind and heavy rain to the area Thursday afternoon.

THESE SHELTERS WILL OPEN THURSDAY AT 10 A.M. IN CASE OF EMERGENCY NEED.

The shelter locations are:

PLEASE NOTE: Anyone with medical or other special needs should call the Emergency Operations Center at 856-7044 prior to going to the shelter.

The shelters are staffed by Wake County Government. Pillows, blankets and cots, as well as food, will be provided. Anyone who needs to use the shelters should bring:

• identification and important personal documents
• toiletries (toothbrush and toothpaste, etc.) and any needed medications
• feeding formula and diapers for infants
• a change of clothing
• books, games and simple toys for children.

Pets are not allowed at the shelters, with the exception of seeing-eye dogs.  The Wake County Emergency Operations Center number is 856-7044.   

Click here to view hurricane information on this site.