Palm Beach County Special Needs Shelter Registration
Advance registration for Palm Beach County’s special needs shelter, which has backup power and medical staff and opens during certain emergencies for residents who depend on electric medical equipment or need help with care.
Application Deadline
Register in advance, before a storm – the shelter opens only during specific emergencies
- Provided by
- Palm Beach County Office of Emergency Management
- Coverage
- Palm Beach
- Cost to apply
- No application fee listed
- Last verified
- Oct 2026
Eligibility Criteria
Palm Beach County residents who meet the medical or assistance criteria – for example, depending on electrically powered life-support equipment or needing help transferring. A caregiver must come along.
How to Get Started
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Fill out the application linked on the county page and mail it to Special Needs Coordinator, 20 South Military Trail, West Palm Beach, FL 33415. Questions: 561-712-6400.
Information Needed
- Completed application.
Helpful Tips
- Registering early helps the county plan for your needs