Evacuation Shelter Rules

• You must sign in before being officially admitted into any shelter
• "Shelter hopping" is not permitted
• You are responsible for your belongings. Valuables should always be locked in your car or kept with you. The shelter is not responsible for lost, stolen or damaged items
• Parents are responsible for controlling the actions of and knowing the whereabouts of their children. Children should not be left unattended.
• If you have a medical condition or are taking medications, please notify the shelter registrar for referral to the nurse.
• Noise levels should be kept at a minimum during all hours of the day. Quiet hours are observed between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m.
• Please do your best to keep the shelter as neat and orderly possible.

What to Bring to a Shelter

Be sure to bring enough supplies to last at least three days for each family member.

• bottled water
• manual can opener and cooler
• portable flashlight and batteries
• folding chairs
• cot/sleeping bag/blanket and pillow
• first aid kit and any medications
• ID, car keys, credit cards and cash
• photocopies of important papers (i.e. insurance policies)
• canned/packaged food
• disposable plates, cups, utensils, etc.
• battery powered radio, TV
• change of comfortable clothing and shoes
• quiet games, toys, books, cards
• toiletries, glasses/contacts, hearing aids and dentures
• special-diet foods
• baby supplies (i.e. food/formula, diapers, etc.)

Prohibited Items

• alcohol, drugs, other illegal substances
• pets (except assistance dogs)
• loud radios or televisions
• smoking, matches, lighters
• weapons of any kind (guns, knives, chains, etc.)

When to consider going to a shelter

• You live in an evacuation zone where there likely will be flooding
• You live in a mobile home or trailer
• You know your building is unsafe and you cannot repair it before the storm
• You use life-support equipment that requires electricity

If none of these conditions apply to you, you should think about staying put and fortifying your home, something experts call "sheltering in place." However, if your house is not prepared and fortified or windows or doors are not properly covered, even the weaker winds at the perimeter of a hurricane can cause serious damage.

Emergency Pet Friendly Shelter Rules and Regulations:

• The Emergency Pet Friendly Shelter will only be accepting dogs and cats of the people that are staying at Nansemond River High School. Pet owners may not drop off their pets and evacuate elsewhere.
• The Emergency Pet Friendly Shelter will not be accepting any exotic animals or aggressive animals.
• Sick or contagious pets will not be accepted.
• Owners shall pick up their animal(s) after checking out of the civilian shelter.
• Food will be supplied by Suffolk Animal Control, please notify staff if your pet requires a prescription diet. Owners will be responsible for providing the prescription diet.
• Please notify staff if your pet has any medical needs or requires medications. Owners will be allowed to administer medications.
• Suffolk Animal Control staff and volunteers will be responsible for cleaning, feeding, and watering animals. Staff and volunteers are also responsible for walking dogs.
• All dogs will be required to have collars.
• Owners must bring proof of current rabies certificate for all animals.