Helene Update #17 – Shelter consolidation to the Martin Luther King Jr. Multipurpose Center

Press release from Alachua County

ALACHUA COUNTY, Fla. – Due to current shelter demand and conditions in the county, Alachua County will combine our two general-population pet-friendly shelters and our special-needs shelter into one location beginning immediately.

The Newberry Archery Center and the Gainesville Senior Center are closed, and all those in need of general, pet-friendly, or special needs shelter should go to the Martin Luther King Jr. Multipurpose Center (1028 NE 14th St., Gainesville).

For comprehensive storm recovery information, visit the Alachua County Ready website .

To aid our residents, Alachua County has activated the 311 Emergency Information Line (352-264-6557 if 311 is unavailable in your area). This is for questions and rumor control. If you have a true emergency, call 911.

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