Monroe County Emergency Management

Monroe County Emergency Management — Monroe County Pet-Friendly Hurricane Shelters (Category 1–2 Storms)

Official source

Sourced from Monroe County Emergency Management, last checked 2026-08-17. View source

Resource URL: https://kindlocator.org/resource/monroe-county-pet-friendly-hurricane-shelters-category-1-2-storms

What they offer

  • hurricane shelter / pet-friendly shelter

Who this may help

Open to Monroe County residents and visitors when activated. Pets are accepted at all four in-county shelters. People who stay behind after an evacuation order cannot receive medical, fire-rescue or law-enforcement help until storm conditions subside.

How to start

Call or use the provider website to confirm the correct access point, eligibility, and current intake process.

Hours & availability

Opened only when activated by Monroe County Emergency Management ahead of a storm

Location & access

Coverage
Monroe County
How to connect
Online

Languages

English, Spanish

Listed as offering—confirm language availability when you call.

Contact

Website
Website
Contact notes
The four in-county pet-friendly shelters are: Key West High School, 2100 Flagler St., Key West (capacity 352); Sugarloaf School, 255 Crane Blvd., MM 19, Sugarloaf Key (307); Marathon High School, 350 Sombrero Rd., Marathon (280); Coral Shores High School, 89901 Overseas Hwy, MM 89.5, Plantation Key (236). Verified twice against the county Shelters page.

Before you contact them

  • Confirm eligibility and what documents—if any—are required.
  • If visiting, confirm the location, hours, and appointment requirements.
  • Ask about language or accessibility needs.