Shawn Hall retrieves his trash cans after they floated away when his home was inundated with water when Hurricane Milton passed through the area on October 10, 2024, in Punta Gorda, Florida. The storm made landfall as a Category 3 hurricane in the Siesta Key area of Florida, causing damage and flooding throughout Central Florida. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
Charlotte County has opened three distribution centers today with water, tarps and MREs. The points of distribution are open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. or while supplies last at the following locations:
Distribution Points:
- Port Charlotte Town Center, 1441 Tamiami Trail, Port Charlotte in Macy’s parking lot
- Tringali Park Community Center, 3460 N Access Road, Englewood
- Parking lot of the former Muscle Car City Museum, 10175 Tamiami Trail, Punta Gorda
Charlotte County Transit will provide rides to distribution centers. To make a reservation, call 941-833-4000.
For recovery information, call the Charlotte County Emergency Operations Center at 941-833-4000 7 a.m.-7 p.m. daily or go online to www.CharlotteCountyFL.gov/storm.
Additional hurricane info and updates can be found on our Hurricane Central page.
