Hurricane Irma, currently a category 5 hurricane, is expected to have an impact on the South Florida region. Let's take the lead and prepare our homes and ourselves for the storm.Miami-Dade County officials recommend relocating to an area outside of the evacuation zone. If that's not an option, you can find a list of county evacuation centers here.If you're riding out the storm in Miami this weekend, message "FLPrepares" to 888777. You'll get a text response that you're registered with the State Registered Response Team. It will keep you informed and provide updates throughout the storm. You can also message your zip code to 888777 for zip code-specific updates.

Local Shelters

Shelters in Broward County will open at 12 p.m. on Thursday.

Broward County

Lyons Creek Middle School4333 Sol Press Blvd.Coconut Creek, FL 33073​ ​ ​Monarch High School5050 Wiles RoadCoconut Creek, FL 33073​ ​ ​Coral Glades High School2700 Sportsplex Dr.Coral Springs, FL 33065​ ​Fox Trail Elementary School1250 Nob Hill RoadDavie, FL 33324

Atlantic Technical High School/Arthur Ashe Middle School1701 NW 23rd Ave.Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311Rock Island Elementary2350 N.W. 19th StreetFort Lauderdale, FL 33311Watkins Elementary School3520 SW 52nd Ave.Pembroke Park, FL 33023​ ​Park Lakes Elementary School3925 North State Road 7Lauderdale Lakes, FL 33319​ ​New Renaissance Middle School10701 Miramar Blvd.Miramar, FL 33025​ ​Everglades High School17100 SW 48th Ct.Miramar, FL 33027​ ​ ​West Broward High School500 NW 209th Ave.Pembroke Pines, FL 33029Plantation Elementary School651 N.W. 42nd Ave.Plantation, FL 33317​ ​Pompano Beach High School600 NE 13th Ave.Pompano Beach, FL 33060Note: this shelter is filled to capacity​ ​Falcon Cove Middle School4251 Bonaventure Blvd.Weston, FL 33332

Pets In Shelters

Service animals are permitted in General Population Shelters so long as the pet meets the requirements under Federal law. Visit ADA Requirements for Service Animals for additional information. However, a Pet Friendly Shelter is available for residents owning pets, not considered a service animal, and are living in evacuation areas or mobile homes. Pre-registration is required, and owners are expected to shelter with their pets and care for them. To register, call the Humane Society at 954-989-3977.Pet-Friendly Shelter OnlyNot a General Population ShelterMillennium Middle School5803 NW 94th Ave.Tamarac, FL 33321Miami-Dade County

North Miami Beach Senior High School1247 NE 167th St.North Miami Beach, FL 33162

North Miami Senior High School13110 NE 8th Ave.North Miami, FL 33161

South Miami Senior High School6856 SW 53rd St.Miami, FL 33155

Felix Valera High School15255 SW 96th St.Miami, FL 33196

Miami Carol City Senior High School3301 Miami Gardens DrMiami Gardens, FL 33056

Miami Central Senior High School1781 NW 95 St.Miami, FL 33147

TERRA Environmental11005 SW 84 St.Miami, FL 33173

Miami-Dade County Fair and Exposition (Pet Friendly Shelter)10901 Coral WayMiami, FL 33165

Monroe County

E Darwin Fuchs Pavilion

10901 SW 24th St.Miami-Dade County Fair & Exposition, Inc.Florida International University11290 SW 13th St.University Park, RC 101 The county has prepared an extensive guide about hurricane preparedness that you can review here. Also, make sure you stock up on hurricane supplies recommended by the American Red Cross in this checklist.To stay up to date on any changes in VOUS Church's schedule, follow us on Instagram.Join us as we pray for the safety of our communities and our city. We love you VOUS Church!