Hurricane season runs to Nov. 30. Weston's county shelters include pet-friendly Falcon Cove Middle. Sign up for ALERT Weston. County hotline: 311 or 954-831-4000.
Last checked Oct. 10, 2026. Sources: Broward County’s hurricane website and official hurricane preparedness guide (PDF), the City of Weston’s hurricane preparedness page and important contacts, the Florida Department of Revenue and the National Weather Service.
Hurricane season runs June 1 to Nov. 30. In a storm, Broward County Emergency Management runs evacuations and public shelters. The City of Weston activates its own Emergency Operations Center to prepare for wind and rain damage, the city says, and pushes updates through ALERT Weston, its email and its social media.
Who to call
- Broward County hurricane hotline: 311 or 954-831-4000
- Broward County Emergency Management: 954-831-3900
- City of Weston: 954-385-2000; Public Works: 954-385-2600; Building Code Services: 954-385-0500
- Special needs shelter registration: 954-831-3902
- Power outages: FPL, 1-800-468-8243 (1-800-4OUTAGE); see power outages
- Forecasts: the National Weather Service in Miami and the National Hurricane Center
Sign up for ALERT Weston
ALERT Weston is the city’s free emergency notification service, run on Everbridge. The city asks anyone who lives in or owns property, including a business, in Weston to register on its ALERT Weston page; if your contact details are missing or out of date, you will not get alerts. The city uses it for evacuations, flooding, boil-water notices, severe weather, road closures and missing people. Alerts come from 954-385-2000, so save that number. A free ALERT Weston app is in the App Store and Google Play.
The city’s 2026 hurricane preparedness guide is on its hurricane page as a digital brochure and PDF.
Watches and warnings
The city’s definitions, from the National Weather Service:
| Alert | Means |
|---|---|
| Tropical storm watch | Winds of 39 to 73 mph possible within 48 hours |
| Tropical storm warning | Winds of 39 to 73 mph expected within 36 hours |
| Hurricane watch | Winds of 74 mph or more possible within 48 hours |
| Hurricane warning | Hurricane conditions expected within 36 hours |
| Extreme wind warning | Sustained winds of 115 mph or more expected within the hour |
The city warns that hurricane rain “can be heavy and lead to isolated floods as well as flash floods.”
Evacuations
Broward County uses two evacuation plans, Plan A for Category 1 and 2 hurricanes and Plan B for Category 3 or higher, shown in its preparedness guide (PDF). The county says all mobile home residents must evacuate under both plans and may be ordered out for tropical storm conditions. Check your address on the county’s hurricane site before a storm forms.
Shelters in and near Weston
Public shelters are a refuge of last resort, and not every shelter opens in every storm. Call 311 or 954-831-4000, or check Broward.org/Hurricane, for the ones that are open. The county’s list includes these in Weston:
| Shelter | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Falcon Cove Middle School | 4251 Bonaventure Blvd. | Pet-friendly |
| Gator Run Elementary School | 1101 Glades Parkway | General population |
| Everglades Elementary School | 2900 Bonaventure Blvd. | General population |
| Manatee Bay Elementary School | 19200 Manatee Isles Drive | General population |
The other nearby pet-friendly shelter is Everglades High School, 17100 SW 48th Court, Miramar.
- General population shelters are open to all, with no registration. Bring bedding, food, water, medicines and documents.
- Pet-friendly shelters require your pet’s rabies certificate and, for Broward residents, its current county registration tag.
- Special needs shelters are for people with medical conditions who do not need a hospital. Pre-register year-round at Broward.org/AtRisk or 954-831-3902. Large animals can be registered through the county too.
Tax-free hurricane supplies
Florida no longer holds hurricane sales tax holidays. Since Aug. 1, 2025, these items are always exempt, according to the Department of Revenue’s Tax Information Publication 25A01-05 (PDF):
- Batteries in AA, AAA, C, D, 6-volt and 9-volt sizes
- Portable generators producing 10,000 running watts or less
- Waterproof tarps of 1,000 square feet or less
- Portable gas or diesel cans of 5 gallons or less
- Ground anchor systems and tie-down kits
- Smoke detectors, carbon monoxide alarms and fire extinguishers
After the storm
- Report power outages to FPL, not the city; see power outages.
- Report flooding on a public street or a downed traffic signal to Public Works, 954-385-2600.
- Hire only licensed contractors for repairs and pull permits; Building Code Services is at 954-385-0500. See building permits.
- Insurance questions: the Florida Department of Financial Services hurricane hotline, 1-800-227-8676.
- FEMA: 1-800-342-3557. Help with food, housing and more: dial 2-1-1.
What this means for you
- Register for ALERT Weston now and save 954-385-2000 as a contact.
- Four county shelters are in Weston; Falcon Cove Middle takes pets.
- Generators, batteries and tarps are tax-free all year.
Related: power outages, trash and bulk pickup and who to call at City Hall.
Frequently asked questions
Where are the hurricane shelters in Weston?
Broward County’s shelter list includes Falcon Cove Middle School (pet-friendly), Gator Run Elementary, Everglades Elementary and Manatee Bay Elementary in Weston. Shelters open only as needed; call 311 or 954-831-4000 to learn which are open.
Is there a pet-friendly hurricane shelter in Weston?
Yes. Falcon Cove Middle School, 4251 Bonaventure Blvd., is on the county’s list as a pet-friendly shelter. The county requires your pet’s rabies certificate and current Broward registration tag.
How do I get emergency alerts in Weston?
Register for ALERT Weston, the city’s free Everbridge alert service, on the city’s emergency notification page. Alerts show 954-385-2000 on caller ID.
Is there a hurricane sales tax holiday in Florida?
Florida replaced the holidays with a permanent exemption on Aug. 1, 2025. Items such as portable generators of 10,000 running watts or less, common batteries and tarps up to 1,000 square feet are always tax-free.
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