Special Needs Shelter Registration

What you need to know.

This registry is for planning purposes only and will not initiate any automatic services on behalf of the registrant. This registration is voluntary, and all registrations expire after one year and must be updated on the anniversary of the registration.

There are a couple of ways to preregister for the Special Needs Registry:

1. You can apply online at https://snr. flhealthresponse.com/

2. Call Escambia County Public Safety at 850-471-6400 and have them mail you an application. Once finished you can mail the application back to this address:

Escambia County Special Needs Registry

6575 North W St. Pensacola, Fl 32505

Home health agencies or local physicians will also have access to the registration forms if necessary.

The Escambia County Area Transit (ECAT) may provide transportation round trip from your home to the shelter only upon request. When registering, reference specifications, including wheelchair accessibility. Contact ECAT for more information at 850-595-3228.

Once it has been determined the special needs shelter will open, spaces will begin to fill, and we do not accept any reservations or save any space.

There are guidelines to determine if you are qualified to attend the special needs shelter. All registrants will be medically screened upon arrival at the shelter for proper shelter placement. If your medical needs exceed our capabilities, we will have to send you somewhere that can fulfill those needs.

If you have a question about which shelter will best accommodate your needs, discuss with your physician, and call the Florida Department of Health in Escambia County at 850595-6500, ext. 2200.