Essex Emergency Shelter
The Essex County Emergency Shelter located at:
Essex Intermediate School,
912 Intermediate School Circle, Tappahannock
Non-ambulatory persons with special medical needs who require shelter should contact the Essex County Emergency Operations Center at 443-5805 for further information.
Items to Bring With You:
- Pillows and pillowcases for each person.
- Board games for entertainment.
- Special items for infants (clothes, diapers, milk or formula, water to mix with dry formula, powder, bottles and nipples, food, small toys, blankets, portable crib, etc.).
- Personal hygiene items such as towels, washcloths, soap, toothbrushes, toothpaste, deodorant and feminine supplies.
- prescription medications and any other medical supplies.
- Snacks, comfort food and special dietary needs.
- Reading and writing materials.
- Flashlight with batteries.
- Change of clothes, including rain gear, sturdy shoes, and extra socks and underwear.
- Extra pair of glasses or contacts, and contact lens case and solution.
- Special items for elderly or disabled family members.
Do Not Bring:
- Illegal Drugs
- Alcohol
- Any form of Weapon
- You will not be allowed in the shelter with any of these items
