01How do I find my hurricane evacuation zone?
Look it up by address on the Florida Division of Emergency Management's Know Your Zone map.
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How do I register for a special needs shelter in Florida?
Register ahead with your county's emergency management office, or with the state's Special Needs Registry at snr.flhealthresponse.com or 888-353-8387.
Special needs shelters are run by county emergency management for people who rely on equipment such as oxygen, a ventilator or dialysis, who need a caregiver's help, or who have a chronic condition that needs medication or monitoring. Registering is not a guarantee of help, and it does not by itself qualify you for a special needs shelter, so ask the county how its shelter works and make a plan with your family as well. If you go, bring identification, at least 72 hours of medications, your medical devices with their batteries and chargers, mobility aids, hygiene items and any food your diet requires. Know your evacuation zone before the season starts.
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02Can I refill my prescriptions early before a hurricane in Florida?
Yes, if your insurer is licensed in Florida: when your county is under a hurricane warning, the law requires it to pay for an early refill.
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03When is hurricane season in Florida, and how do I get ready?
Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30. The National Hurricane Center puts its peak on September 10, with most of the activity from mid-August to mid-October.
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- Florida Department of Health, special needs shelters ↗ Read September 25, 2026
- Florida Division of Emergency Management, Special Needs Registry ↗ Read September 25, 2026
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Can I refill my prescriptions early before a hurricane in Florida?
Yes, if your insurer is licensed in Florida: when your county is under a hurricane warning, the law requires it to pay for an early refill.
How do I get health insurance in Florida before Medicare?
If your coverage does not come through a job, buy a plan through the federal Health Insurance Marketplace, at HealthCare.gov or by phone at 1-800-318-2596.
Where are the marijuana dispensaries in Florida?
Only a state-licensed medical marijuana treatment center may sell marijuana in Florida, and only to a patient or caregiver with an active state card; there is no sale to anyone without one.
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