Palm Beach County Division of Emergency Management
Palm Beach County Division of Emergency Management — Palm Beach County Special Needs Shelter Registry
Sourced from Palm Beach County Division of Emergency Management, last checked 2026-08-17. View source
Resource URL: https://kindlocator.org/resource/palm-beach-county-special-needs-shelter-registry
What they offer
- Special needs / vulnerable population registry
Who this may help
Palm Beach County residents dependent on electrically energized life-support equipment (oxygen, nebulizers, G/NG tubes, uncomplicated IV), those needing transfer or mechanical lift assistance, those needing daily living support who evacuate with a caregiver, and people with progressive Alzheimer's or dementia evacuating with a caregiver. A caregiver must accompany the patient at all times. Space is limited and prioritized by need.
How to start
Confirm current hours and eligibility before traveling; this source reports walk-in access.
Hours & availability
Monday-Friday, business hours (register in advance of hurricane season)
Location & access
- Address
- 20 South Military Trail, West Palm Beach, FL 33415
- Coverage
- Palm Beach County
- How to connect
- Phone, Online, In person, Walk in
Languages
English, Spanish, Haitian Creole
Listed as offering—confirm language availability when you call.Contact
- Phone
- 561-712-6362
- Website
- Website
- Contact notes
- Register online at the source URL or mail a completed form to Special Needs Coordinator, 20 South Military Trail, West Palm Beach, FL 33415. Shelters provide limited services and do NOT supply medication, dialysis or oxygen equipment — registrants must bring their own.
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.