Oct 09 2024

Hurricane Milton Emergency Resources

Please note the information below as Hurricane Milton sets his eye on our beautiful State. You can check county-by-county evacuation statuses live by visiting the link here: https://www.floridadisaster.org/evacuation-orders 

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY:
If you have an emergency requiring immediate attention, CALL 911! Other important numbers to contact county and state emergency management offices are listed below:

  • Emergency Medical Services: 911

  • Palm Beach Emergency Management: (561) 712-6400

  • Martin County Emergency Management: (772) 287-1652

  • St. Lucie County Emergency Management: (772) 462-4357

  • Florida Price Gouging Hotline: (866) 966-7226

  • Florida Division of Emergency Management: (850) 815-4000

  • Disaster Distress Hotline: Call or text (800) 985-5990

    • The Disaster Distress Helpline provides 24/7 toll-free, multilingual disaster crisis counseling for anyone experiencing emotional distress related to disasters
SHELTERS:

If you are required to evacuate or need help, you can visit one of your local county emergency shelters, which are listed below. 
St. Lucie County has opened the following shelters:

  • Fort Pierce Westwood Academy (General Population/Pet-Friendly Shelter): 1801 Panther Lane in Fort Pierce

  • Treasure Coast High School (General Population/Pet-Friendly Shelter): 1000 SW Darwin Blvd. in Port St. Lucie

  • Havert L. Fenn Center (Medical Special Needs Shelter): 2000 Virginia Ave. in Fort Pierce

Residents with special medical needs or pets that may need to seek temporary shelter should pre-register at https://www.stlucieco.gov/departments-and-services/public-safety/shelter-evacuation-info.

Keep an eye on further shelter openings in St. Lucie County here. Sign up for St. Lucie County emergency alerts here. 
Martin County has opened the following shelters: 
 

  • Willoughby Learning Center (Pet-friendly Shelter): 5150 SE Willoughby Boulevard, Stuart, FL, 34997

  • Anderson Middle School (Medical Special Needs Shelter): 7000 SE Atlantic Ridge Dr, Stuart, FL, 34997

  • Port Salerno Elementary School (General Population Shelter): 3260 SE Lionel Terrace, Stuart, FL, 34997

  • Warfield Elementary School (General Population Shelter): 15260 SW 150th St, Indiantown, FL, 34956

Keep an eye on further shelter openings in Martin County here. Sign up for Martin County emergency alerts here. 
Palm Beach County has opened the following shelters:
 

  • Palm Beach Gardens High School (General Population Shelter): 4245 Holly Dr, Palm Beach Gardens, FL, 33410 

  • Palm Beach Central High School (General Population Shelter): 8499 W Forest Hill Blvd, Wellington, FL, 33411 

  • Forest Hill High School (General Population Shelter): 6901 Parker Ave, West Palm Beach, FL, 33405 

  • Park Vista High School (General Population Shelter): 7900 Jog Rd, Lake Worth Corridor, FL, 33467 

  • Lake Shore Middle School (General Population Shelter): 425 W Canal St N, Belle Glade, FL, 33430 

  • West Boynton Recreation Center (Pet Friendly Shelter): 6000 Northtree Blvd, Lake Worth Beach, FL, 33463 

A Special Needs Shelter located at the South Florida Fairgrounds is open. Call 561-712-6400 to register for it. 

Keep an eye on further shelter openings in Palm Beach County here. Sign up for Palm Beach County emergency alerts here. 

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