A Special Needs Shelter is not a mini-hospital or nursing home. It is a refuge for people who have specific needs that can be met in this type of setting. Most Special Needs Shelters have an emergency power generator that can provide power to run essential medical equipment such as oxygen delivery systems. No physician will be in the shelter.
Nurses are there to provide assistance only, not for providing all care. Clients are responsible for bringing their medical records, medications and medical supplies/equipment (including Depends, Chux, urinals, etc.)
Special Needs Shelters in PSA 1 include:
If you have special needs and think you might need assistance evacuating your home in an emergency, call the number in your county to register for special needs evacuation:
If you have any questions, do not hesitate to call the Northwest Florida Area Agency on Aging, Inc. at (850) 595-5421 or 1-866-531-8011 or the local service provider in your county.
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The Northwest Florida Area Agency on Aging, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) private,
not-for-profit charitable organization funded under the Older Americans Act
and the State of Florida Department of Elder Affairs.
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