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 RescueDivision, 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 772-567-2154 to receive all the information
you need to apply for the Special Needs Shelter.
After
receiving your application, our medical staff reviews the
application to make sure the assistance you require is available
at the Special Needs Shelter. In some cases, an applicant
is referred to one of our local hospitals for assistance because
the medical condition exceeds the ability of our shelter.
If you application meets our criteria, you will be provided
instructions on what to do should a hurricane threaten Indian
River County. Also, if you simply need transportation assistance
we can also make those arrangements.
Do not
wait until the last minute because there will not be time
to register you when a storm approaches. Register now if you
will need special medical assistance. |
