Last Irma Shelter Finally Closed In Miami-Dade

The final Hurricane Irma evacuee shelter is now closed in Miami-Dade County.

Miami-Dade's homeless agency said the final resident of the shelter set up inside The Youth Fair complex was placed in a long-term apartment Wednesday.

The woman was homeless before the hurricane, which complicated her exit from the shelter, according to  a report by the Miami Herald.

The complex at Tamiami Park sheltered more than 2,000 from Hurricane Irma, which hit the area early Sept. It was initially the only place people could seek refuge with their pets.

As Irma made its way toward Florida, Miami-Dade Mayor Carlos Gimenez issued evacuation orders covering 600,000 residents. 

The county opened 43 shelters, with some 32,000 people taking shelter in those county facilities.


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