Hurricane season begins June 1st and goes through November 30th. We've put together some resources for you to help keep your family safe in case a hurricane or tropical storm is heading toward Indian River County.
In the event of a hurricane watch, we encourage you to follow local Indian River County sites for updates and be prepared for the worst.
Local Resources:
Official Disaster Preparedness Guide for Indian River County
Indian River County Evacuation Zones & Routes
Indian River County Emergency Management
Sign Up For Emergency Alerts from Indian River Emergency Notification System
School District of Indian River County - Check for School Closures
Helpful Websites & Apps:
FPL - Report and Check Power Outages
Get the 511 App to Check Traffic or CALL 511
Find Out Which Gas Stations Have Gas
Download WhatsApp to Use Without Cell Service
Download the FEMA app - locate emergency shelters & get alerts
Florida Emergency Information Line: (800) 342-2557
Tune in to WSCF 91.9 FM
Tips:
Why You Should Close All Interior Doors During the Storm
Create a Family Communications Plan:
Use this easy, fillable form to create a plan
Build A Hurricane Kit:
Visit RedCross.com and ready.gov/kit for recommended supplies
Local Shelters:
Indian River Academy: 500 20th Street SW, Vero Beach, FL 32962
Oslo Middle School: 480 20th Avenue SW, Vero Beach, FL 32962
Osceola Magnet School: 1110 18th Avenue SW, Vero Beach, FL 32962
Gifford Middle School: 4530 28th Court, Gifford, FL 32960
Glendale Elementary School: 4940 8th Street, Vero Beach, FL 32960
Vero Beach High School Freshman Learning Center: 1507 19th Street, Vero Beach, FL 32960
Vero Beach Elementary School: 1770 12th Street, Vero Beach, FL 32960
Fellsmere Elementary School: 50 North Cypress Street, Fellsmere, FL 32948
Pelican Island Elementary School: 1355 Schumann Drive, Sebastian, FL 32958
Sebastian Elementary School: 400 County Road 512, Sebastian, FL 32958
Sebastian River Middle School: 9400 County Road 512, Sebastian, FL 32958
Sebastian River High School: 9001 90th Avenue, Sebastian, FL 32958
Storm Grove Middle School: 6400 57th Street, Vero Beach, FL 32967
Special Needs Shelter: Treasure Coast Elementary School: 8955 85th Street, Sebastian, FL 32958 - Registration required (772) 226-3900 Click here for more information
Pet-Friendly Shelter: Liberty Magnet School: 6850 81st Street, Vero Beach, FL 32967 – (772) 388-3331, ext. 10
Please check local reports for shelter openings.
Hurricane Categories:
Tropical Depression: up to 39 mph winds
Tropical Storm: 39 - 73 mph winds
Category 1: 74-95 mph winds
Category 2: 86-110 mph winds
Category 3: 111-130 mph winds*
Category 4:131-155 mph winds*
Category 5: 156 mph or higher winds*
*Categories 3, 4, and 5 are identified as major hurricanes.
