McAllen Memorial HS, 10 Other Hidalgo County Shelters Open

Hidalgo County Emergency Management has opened McAllen Memorial High School and 10 other shelters. Residents living in low lying areas and substandard housing are advised to seek shelter.

Shelter Locations

• La Villa High School 200 W. Hwy 107 La Villa, TX
• McAllen Memorial H.S. 101 E. Hackberry
• PSJA North H.S. 500 E. Nolana Pharr, TX
• PSJA High School 805 W. Ridge San Juan, TX
• PSJA Memorial H.S. 800 S. Alamo Rd. Alamo, TX
• Edcouch-Elsa H.S. Hwy 107 & Mile 4 N Edcouch, TX
• Veterans Middle School 3207 N. Golie Donna, TX
• Kenneth White Jr. High 1101 Griffin Pkwy. Mission, TX
• Alton Memorial M.S. 1201 Bryce Dr. Mission, TX
• La Joya H.S. 604 N. Coyote Dr. Mission, TX
• Mission Memorial M.S. 2610 N. Moorefield Mission, TX

Additional shelters locations will be announced later as they become ready to accept individuals.

What you need to know about shelters

• A shelter will not provide the comforts of a hotel or motel.
• Only basic first aid will be available at most shelters.
• The shelter does not accept responsibility for storing valuable personal property.
• Parents are required to be in control of their children at all times.
• Shelters may be equipped with generators, but they may or may not be airconditioned.
• If electrical power is interrupted, portable generators may not be able to keep air conditioners running.
• Shelters will not ask for proof of residency.

What to bring to a shelter

Plan for up to five days and bring the following:

• Non-perishable food and snacks (it may not be provided at the shelter)
• Personal hygiene items
• Beddings such as cots, air mattresses, blankets and pillows for their own use (none will be provided)
• Water (rule of thumb: 1 gallon per day per person)
• Extra change of clothing
• Personal items (medications, eyeglasses, hearing aid, flashlights, toothbrushes, battery-operated radio, special diet foods, if appropriate)
• baby supplies: ample amounts of baby food, formula, juice, diapers and wipes, and a stroller, portable crib or play pen
• Provisions for the elderly
• Driver's license, other identification
• Cash, traveler's checks
• Important documents

What NOT to bring to the shelter

• Pets
• Firearms or explosive devices
• Alcoholic beverages
• Illegal drugs

Before you leave your home

• Board your windows.
• Have a good meal.
• Turn off electricity at the fuse box (to prevent possible fire).
• Turn off water at the outside line.
• Turn off gas for gas water heaters (to prevent possible fire)