Individuals with special needs should register with local officials immediately for shelters:
For Sarasota:
Medical Needs Program | Sarasota County, FL
Sarasota County residents with qualifying medical needs are encouraged to apply for registration as a medically-dependent person (MDP).
www.scgov.net
For Manatee:
Special Needs Registry

For Pinellas:

Special Needs - Pinellas County
Pinellas County assists residents with medical, functional or special transportation needs in an emergency.

For Hillsborough:

Register for Special Needs Disaster Assistance
Official Website of Hillsborough County, Florida Government
www.hillsboroughcounty.org