Hurricane Information Indian River County

Storm Preparation Indian River County

Alert Indian River County

If you have storm-related questions, please call the EOC hotline at (772) 226-4000 and not 911.

Get emergency and storm alerts sent by text, email, or phone click here.

• The Citizen Hotline at 772-226-4000 is open to answer storm-related questions

• Situation Status, Closures, and Government Services

Shelters and Evacuation Indian River County

Evacuation is recommended for the following groups:

- Areas East of U.S. 1 (including Barrier Islands)

- Low-lying, flood prone areas

- Residents with mobile homes or vulnerable housing

- Persons with special medical needs

The Citizen Information Line will be open 24 hours/day for the duration of the storm event if residents or visitors have questions or concerns. The phone number is 772-226-4000.

·         View the active public shelters map application

What to bring to the Shelter

• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (i.e., Facial coverings, gloves, and hand sanitizer)

• Three-day supply of water per person (i.e., three-gallons per person).

• Prescription and emergency medications; you must be able to take all medications by yourself.

• Special-diet foods (e.g., snacks and juices for those with dietary restrictions or allergies).

• Basic snacks.

• Bedding materials (e.g., pillows, blankets, sleeping bags, cots, air mattresses, etc.).

• Comfortable clothing (at least two changes).

• Collapsible/folding beach chair or camp chair.

• Baby food, formula, bottles, diapers, blankets, & clothes.

• Flashlight, extra batteries.

• Cellphone, with a battery-operated charger.

• Radio with extra batteries and headphones.

• Important documents (identification, medical records, insurance information, deeds or leases, birth certificates and utility bills showing your home address).

• Photocopies of valuable documents.

• Eyeglasses, hearing aids, dentures.

• Toiletries and personal hygiene items.

• Quiet games, books, playing cards, favorite toys, or other items for entertainment.

• Special items for family members who are elderly or disabled.

• Chargers/cables for any electronic devices you bring - electrical outlets are limited.

For additional information on shelters and evacuation click here.

Food & Water Indian River County

Utilities Indian River County

Florida Power & Light
800-226-3545

City of Vero Beach Utilities
772-978-5100

Seniors & Persons with Disabilities Indian River County

Special Needs Shelter
Treasure Coast Elementary – 8955 85th St. in Sebastian

The Emergency Management Division is the agency assigned to register all potential clients for the Special Needs Shelter. When activated, the Special Needs Shelter is operated by a combined effort of the Fire Rescue Division, Indian River County School District, and the Indian River County Health Department. Anyone who feels they may need special medical assistance during a hurricane event should request an application as soon as possible.

You may call (772) 226-3900 to receive all the information you need to apply for the Special Needs Shelter.

For additional information on Seniors & Persons with disabilities click here.

Pet Safety Indian River County

Pet-Friendly Shelter
Liberty Magnet School – 6850 81st Street, #3715, Vero Beach

For more information on Pet-Friendly Shelters click here.

 Physical & Mental Health Indian River County

211 staff are available if you are feeling overwhelmed and need to talk, Dial 2-1-1 or Text your zip code to 898211

 Education & Schools Indian River County

Indian River School District
https://www.indianriverschools.org/

·         Public Schools - 

·         Indian River State College campuses - 

 Small Business Assistance Indian River County

Insurance Information

When a tropical storm or hurricane is projected to hit our state, the Florida Department of Financial Services activates a special consumer helpline for Floridians to seek assistance on insurance matters. The number is 1-800-22-STORM, or 1-800-227-8676. Hearing-impaired residents may use a TDD to call 1-800-640-0886.

• Florida Department of Financial Services web site

• After Disaster Checklist

• Disaster Insurance Assistance

• LÍNEA PARA ASISTENCIA SOBRE SEGUROS DURANTE UN DESASTRE

SBA Disaster Loan Assistance Public Notice

The U.S. Small Business Administration announced that Indian River County has been approved for SBA Disaster Loan Assistance. The SBA offers disaster assistance in the form of low interest loans to businesses, nonprofit organizations, homeowners, and renters located in regions affected by declared disasters.  SBA also provides eligible small businesses and nonprofit organizations with working capital to help overcome the economic injury associated with a declared disaster.

Indian River County has been approved for Economic Injury Loans Only. See the attached FL 17644 Disaster Declaration Amendment.  This approval does not include Physical Damage and Economic Injury Loans.  See attached FL 17644 Disaster Declaration Amendment #2.

• Affected businesses can apply online at: http://disasterloanassistance.sba.gov/ela/s/

• View Full Press Release and Documentation

Transportation Indian River County

GoLine
For the current status, click here.

Please listen to your local authorities regarding bridge and road closures.

 Local Government Offices Indian River County

Indian River County Emergency Management
Visit the website or call 772-226-3900 for more information.

·         Offices under the Indian River County Board of County Commissioners 

·         All courthouses in the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit 

·         Health Department 

·         Sheriff’s Office -

Volunteer Opportunities Indian River County

Volunteer Florida
www.volunteerflorida.org

 Before, During and After: 211 Helpline provides information on services for your everyday needs and in times of crisis. Call 2-1-1 or (866) 882-2991

211 Helpline - partners with emergency management services and local agencies in Palm Beach and the Treasure Coast to get you the information needed to prepare, endure, and recover from adverse events.      

Be prepared. We encourage all individuals, families, organizations and businesses to take stock, plan and get prepared.  

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