Tropical Storm Nicole: Shelter locations across Tampa Bay

As Florida prepares for Tropical Storm Nicole, counties across the Tampa Bay area have started to open shelters for those in need.

All residents should check their local county's website to ensure they have all information for shelters.

Find your county below, and please note that this list will be updated as more shelters announce that they are opening:

Shelters by county:

Highlands:

Open Wednesday, Nov. 9

• Florida Department of Health in Highlands County (Special Needs)
  
  • 7205 South George Boulevard, Sebring, FL, 33875
  • Registration required, ends at 11 a.m. on Wednesday

• Fred Wild Elementary School (General Population) — Opens at 4 p.m.
  
  • 3550 Youth Care Lane, Sebring, FL 33870

Hillsborough:

Open Wednesday, Nov. 9 at 12 p.m.

• Erwin Technical College (Pet Friendly)
  
  • 2010 E. Hillsborough Ave., Tampa, FL 33610
    

Manatee:

Open Wednesday, Nov. 9 at 10 a.m.

• “Safe Haven” shelter at Freedom Elementary (Pet Friendly)
  
  • 9515 FL-64, Bradenton, 34212

Pasco:

Opens Wednesday at 7 p.m.

• Mike Fasano Regional Hurricane Shelter
  
  • 11161 Denton Avenue, Hudson

Pinellas:

Open Wednesday at 6 p.m.

• Ross Norton Recreation Center
  
  • 1426 S MLK Jr. Avenue, Clearwater

• Lealman Exchange Community Center
  
  • 5175 45th St. N., St. Petersburg