Hurricane Sandy Shelter information | WGNT.com ? Hampton Roads ...

Posted on: 4:14 pm, October 27, 2012, by Steve Baron, updated on: 08:30pm, October 27, 2012

Newport News:?

Warwick High School, located at 51 Copeland Lane, will open as shelter at 8:00 a.m. Sunday, October 28^th.? Residents should bring the following:

• any medications or special needs equipment as well as caregivers;
• air mattresses, blankets, and pillows;
• special items for babies and toddlers, the elderly and handicapped;
• reading materials and games;
• toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, etc.);
• clothing;
• water (at least one gallon per person per day);
• non-perishable food; special diet foods, including foods for seniors and infants;
• first aid kit; and
• battery operated radio, flashlight and extra batteries.

There is limited capacity for pets (dogs and cats only) at the shelter. Residents who bring pets need to bring a kennel, cage or crate, pet food, and water, and be prepared to care for your pet. Animals will be housed at the shelter, but separately from people.

Norfolk:?

The city of Norfolk will open the following four shelters tonight Saturday October 27, 2012 at 6:30 p.m:

Bayview Recreation Center (Pet-Friendly Shelter)
8613 Willow Terrace

Campostella Elementary School
1106 Campostella Road

Norview High School
6501 Chesapeake Blvd

Granby High School
7101 Granby Street

Bayview Recreation Center will accommodate household pets such as a dog, cat, bird, rabbit, rodent or turtle. Household pets do not include: reptiles (except turtles), fish, insects/arachnids and farm animals. Owners are required to remain at the shelter with their animals at all times. Bring all necessary food and medications. All pets must be on a leash or in a carrier.

Residents are advised to bring bedding materials, toiletries, medicine, food and any other items they deem necessary to ride out the storm.

Virginia Beach:

The City of Virginia Beach will open an emergency shelter at 10 a.m. Sunday to accommodate residents during Hurricane Sandy at Birdneck Elementary School, 957 S. Birdneck Road.?

Portsmouth:?

An emergency shelter will open Sunday morning at Lakeview Elementary School at 8 a.m.? The address is 1300 Horne Avenue.?

Mathews County:?

A shelter will open at 8 am Sunday at Thomas Hunter Middle School.

Source: http://wgnt.com/2012/10/27/hurricane-sandy-update-shelter-information/

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