8-29-23 11 a.m. Hurricane Idalia Update- Shelter in Hawthorne

Published on 8/29/2023

Last updated: 8/29/2023 11:00 AM

In addition to the three shelters open in Alachua County, Putnam County is opening a pet-friendly shelter at Ochwilla Elementary School (299 State Road 21, Hawthorne) at 5 p.m. today. This is the closest shelter for Hawthorne residents.

Please consider evacuation if you don’t feel safe. We have an Evacuation Order for those who live in mobile or manufactured homes, or if you live in flood-prone areas. If you have flooded during previous storms, you need to evacuate.

You can find all the latest information for Alachua County at alachuacountyready.com. If you don’t have internet access or need additional information, dial 311 from your phone. If you live outside Alachua County or cannot dial 311, call 352-264-6557.

To receive all updates on County operations in response to Idalia, please text ALACHUA to 888-777.

You can check the latest forecast at weather.gov/jax.

For more information, contact Alachua County Communications Director Mark Sexton at 352-264-6979 or msexton@alachuacounty.us.