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Hurricane Information Okeechobee County

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

Before, During and After: 211 HelpLine provides  the most up to date information on services for your everyday needs and in times of crisis.  

Call 2-1-1 or (866) 882-2991

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Information will update continually when a named storm has a chance of impact, please check frequently.

Although every effort has been made to provide complete and accurate information, 211 Palm Beach and Treasure Coast makes no guarantees, express or implied for any error or omissions of the resources contained on the hurricane web pages.

211 - 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. If you see any need for additions, deletions, or corrections, please email: 211Disaster@211pbtc.org

If you are experiencing any urgent mental or medical emergency, please don’t hesitate to call 911.

 

Storm Preparation Okeechobee County

Emergency Management Office

For Emergency Management call (863) 763-3212. Click here for emergency contacts.

Okeechobee EOC - has lines open for all questions or concerns from 7am-7pm; please call them for non-emergency questions about shelters, sandbags, etc. related to this storm. 863-824-6888.

SRadio & Television Broadcast

Emergency information will be broadcast on local radio and television stations.

WOKC at 100.9 FM and 1570 AM is the official radio station for Okeechobee County information. For continued updates follow us on: Facebook: Okeechobee Emergency Management or Okeechobee County Government; Okeechobee County Website: co.okeechobee.fl.us

The radio stations are WOKC-FM 100.9, WOKC-AM 1570, and WWFR-FM 91.7 in Okeechobee, WQCS-FM 88.9 in Fort Pierce, and WAFC-FM 100.5 in Clewiston. The television stations are Channels 5 and 25 from West Palm Beach, and the local cable station.

 
 

Shelters and Evacuation Okeechobee County

Residents are strongly urged to shelter in place if safe to do so. It is safer at home. For more info on shelters click here.

  • 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. 

 
 

Food & Water Okeechobee County

 
 

Utilities Okeechobee County

Florida Power & Light
800-226-3545

Waste Management:

 
 

Seniors & Persons with Disabilities Okeechobee County

Special Needs Shelter
For info on special needs shelters click here.

A Special Needs Shelter will open at the Department of Health at 8:00 a.m. located at 1700 NW 9th Avenue. Registration is required at https://snr.flhealthresponse.com/ 

 
 

Pet Safety Okeechobee County

Pet-Friendly Shelter
A General Population and Pet Friendly shelter will open at South Elementary at 10:00 a.m. located at 2468 SW 7th Avenue. Pets are required to be registered with the County and provide a crate, up-to-date shot records, food for at least 3-5 days, water for the animal, and a litter box if the pet is a cat.

The owner stays in the same shelter with the animal (not a drop-and-go)

- animals and owners are not housed in the same area. However, the owner is fully responsible for the care and custody of the animal at all times.

- The owner needs to bring a crate for each animal; a few containers are on hand. However, it is suggested to bring your own.

- For up-to-date shots, you must bring proof of vaccines, and THIS IS A REQUIREMENT.

- Food for the animal for the next 3-5 days

- Water for the animal

- It is a feline; bring a litterbox and litter for 3-5 days.

 
 

 Physical & Mental Health Okeechobee County

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

 
 

 Education & Schools Okeechobee County

Okeechobee County Schools-

 
 

 Small Business Assistance Okeechobee County

SBA and Chamber of Commerce of Okeechobee County to Commit to Small Business Development
https://www.sba.gov/about-sba/sba-newsroom/press-releases-media-advisories/sba-and-chamber-commerce-okeechobee-county-commit-small-business-development

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.

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.

 
 

 Transportation Okeechobee County

 
 

Local Government Offices Okeechobee County

Okeechobee County Emergency Management
Click here or call 863-763-3212 for more information.

Waste Management -
An information line is open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. by calling 863-824-6888. 

 
 

Volunteer Opportunities Okeechobee 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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