Date Facility Added: Oct. 2, 2005, 5:05 p.m.
Last Update: May 22, 2011, 4:31 a.m.
Regions: South Central
State: MS
Parish: George
Town: Lucedale
Address: 9286 Hwy 63 South
Zip: 39452
Phone: 601-947-3116
Notes: This facility was a Red Cross shelter after Katrina. One of the first to respond. On an ongoing basis, the site operates as a school. __________________________________________________________________ George County Office Shelter Locations: 601-947-9378 Anyone who needs transportation during an evacuation should call Ocean Springs Civil Defense at 228-818-4438. * Special needs patients must pre-register by calling Erin Lee at 762-2455. Special needs patients are oxygen dependant or have other medical needs that do not require hospitalization. People who are elderly only will need to shelter in the elderly section of the non-special needs shelters listed below. ___________________________________________________________________ What to bring to a shelter? Water, food: Water--one gallon of water per person, per day. Food--Non-perishable, needing little or no cooking, such as ready-to-eat meats, fruits, vegetables, and canned juices. High energy foods such as peanut butter, jelly, crackers, granola bars, trail mix, and other snack foods. Special dietary foods--such as diabetic, low salt, liquid diet, and baby food and formula. Manual can opener. Eating and drinking utensils including paper plates. Portable ice chest with ice. Clothing and bedding: One complete change of clothing including footwear. Sleeping bag, blanket and pillow (cots for elderly)--cots will not be provided. Rain gear and sturdy shoes. Personal items: Washcloth, small towel, soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, sanitary napkins, tampons, paper towels, toilet paper, towelettes, etc. Medications, first-aid supplies: Medications--clearly marked with your name, dosage, type of medication, and prescribing physician. You must be able to take all medications by yourself. First-Aid kit in a waterproof box. Baby supplies: Clothes, diapers, formula, bottles, nipples, food, blankets. Important papers: Name and address of doctors. Name and address of nearest relative not living in area. Identification and valuable papers. Miscellaneous: Games, cards, toys, battery powered radios, flashlights (no candles or lanterns), batteries, or other reasonable items you may need. Take a bath and eat before you leave home. Register immediately upon entering the shelter. Obey shelter rules. Keep the building safe and sanitary. Not allowed: NO pets, alcoholic beverages, or weapons.
Latitude: 30.8443791
Longitude: -88.5982576
Info Source: added note for other shelters in mission above
Red Cross Status: None
Capacity: 200
Current Population: None
Status: 2
Organization: Red Cross Hurricane Evacuation Shelter, School
DC Population: None
DC Shelters: None
Website: www.oceansprings-ms.gov
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Facility Type: 1
DC More: 0
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Loading Dock: 0
Forklift: 0
Workers: None
Pallet Jack: 0
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Waiting List: None
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Eligibility: Hurricane Evacuee
Is Fee Required: N/A
Fee Amount: None
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Temporary or Permanent: Temporary
Planned End Date: None
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Mission: 5/11 other shelter listings at: http://ci.ocean-springs.ms.us/emergency-management-2/shelter-locations/
Cat Notes: Removed old inapplicable notes 6/10/08 LTel: Tropical Storm, Hurricane Category 1 - 5 Jackson County Office: 228-762-2455
Parish: George
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