Imagine Pediatrics is here for you 24/7 – even during severe weather. Our dedicated care team is available around the clock, every day of the year, to provide care and support for your child or adolescent with special health care needs. Whether it’s through our Imagine Pediatrics™ mobile app or by calling (833) 208-7770, we are here to make things easier for you and your child. 

Bad weather can be very scary for families with children with special health care needs. We are here day and night to provide mental health, medical, and social care, as well as support in finding shelter and resources for our patients and their families across Florida. 

For national disaster shelter information:  

American Red Cross Emergency Shelter Finder https://www.redcross.org/get-help/disaster-relief-and-recovery-services/find-an-open-shelter.html 

Interactive map showing open shelters during disasters. 

FEMA ZIP Code Shelter Search (SMS) Text SHELTER <your ZIP code> to 43362 to receive nearby open emergency shelters during declared disasters. 

For the latest news and information about storms in Florida: 

• Alachua County Fire Rescue – Emergency Management
• Baker County Emergency Management
• Bay County Emergency Management
• Bradford County Emergency Management
• Brevard County Emergency Management
• Broward County Emergency Management
• Calhoun County Emergency Management
• Charlotte County Emergency Management
• Citrus County Sheriff’s Office – Emergency Management
• Clay County Emergency Management
• Collier County Emergency Management
• Columbia County Emergency Management
• DeSoto County Emergency Management
• Dixie County Emergency Management
• Duval County Fire / Rescue – Emergency Management
• Escambia County Division of Emergency Management
• Flagler County Emergency Management
• Franklin County Emergency Management
• Gadsden County Emergency Management
• Gilchrist County Emergency Management
• Glades County Emergency Management
• Gulf County Emergency Management
• Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office – Emergency Management
• Hardee County Emergency Management
• Hendry County Emergency Management
• Hernando County Sheriff’s Office – Emergency Management
• Highlands County Emergency Management
• Hillsborough County Fire Rescue – Emergency Management
• Holmes County Emergency Management
• Indian River County Emergency Management
• Jackson County Emergency Management
• Jefferson County Emergency Management
• Lafayette County Emergency Management Department
• Lake County Emergency Management
• Lee County Emergency Management
• Leon County Emergency Management
• Levy County Emergency Management
• Liberty County Emergency Management
• Madison County Emergency Management
• Manatee County Emergency Management
• Marion County Sheriff’s Office – Emergency Management
• Martin County Fire / Rescue – Emergency Management
• Miami-Dade County Office of Emergency Management
• Monroe County Emergency Management
• Nassau County Emergency Management
• Okaloosa County Emergency Management
• Okeechobee County Emergency Management
• Orange County Emergency Management
• Osceola County Office of Emergency Management
• Palm Beach County Emergency Management
• Pasco County Emergency Management
• Pinellas County Emergency Management
• Polk County Fire Rescue – Emergency Management
• Putnam County Emergency Management
• Santa Rosa County Emergency Management Division
• Sarasota County Emergency Management
• Seminole County Public Safety – Emergency Management
• Seminole Tribe of Florida Emergency Management Division
• St Johns County Emergency Management
• St Lucie County Public Safety – Emergency Management
• Sumter County Emergency Management
• Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office – Emergency Management
• Taylor County Emergency Management
• Union County Sheriff’s Office – Emergency Management
• Volusia County Emergency Management
• Wakulla County Sheriff’s Office – Emergency Management
• Walton County Emergency Management
• Washington County Emergency Management

Shelters in Florida:

Shelters: https: //www.floridadisaster.org/planprepare/shelters

Florida special needs registry:

Completing the local emergency management registry for children and adults with special health care needs helps make sure you get the support you need during a natural disaster. You can register here: https://snr.flhealthresponse.com/

Food assistance: https://www.feedingflorida.org/taking-action/find-food-now

Weather update center:

‍https://www.ready.gov/hurricanes

Important phone numbers:

• FEMA : 800-621-3362
• American Red Cross: 800-733-2767
• State of Florida Emergency Information: 800-342-3557
• Florida Department of Health: 844- 381-2327
• Florida Department of Financial Services Disaster Assistance: 850-413-3089
• Cooling Centers: 2-1-1

Find your evacuation zone:

https://floridadisaster.maps.arcgis.com/apps/instant/lookup/index.html?appid=aa18a2d8737c4d66bb6434a09e17203a

Prepare Emergency Items 

Gather a supply of items that may help in case of an emergency. Put the items in a go-bag emergency kit. See a full FEMA Emergency Checklist here (in English, Spanish, French, Arabic, Tagalog, Korean) 

• Water
• Non-perishable food and non-electric can opener
• First aid kit 
• Flashlight  
• Cell phone 
• Back-up batteries, fully charged 
• Charging cords and extension cords 
• Extra supply of medications, formula, DME 
• A written or printed Care Plan with medical team contact information  
• Cash in small bills 
• Extra clothing and blankets 
• Government issued-ID 
• Insurance cards 
• Emergency contact list

We’re Here for You and Your Child 

Imagine Pediatrics is dedicated to improving the health and lives of children with special health care needs. We provide 24/7 virtual and in-home care and support. Our integrated medical, mental, and social care is personalized to meet the needs of your child. We don’t replace your child’s current care team. We work with them to give your child more access to the specialized care they need, whenever they need it. Our services are often at no cost if they are part of your child’s existing health plan benefits. Learn more about us here or call us (833) 208-7770.

Legal Disclaimer 

This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult with qualified healthcare professionals for medical concerns. In case of emergency, call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room immediately.