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Home > Departments > Emergency Services > Emergency Management Division

Statement of Function
The Emergency Management Division's function is to develop, coordinate and promote comprehensive emergency plans for pre- and post disaster events in Indian River County. Its responsibilities include ensuring that the County meets all local government requirements under the State Emergency management Act. This division is responsible for county compliance with Florida Statute 252 and all associated rules. Adequate public preparedness, warning, education and training are the highest priority for the Emergency Management.

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POST DISASTER REDEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE: A post-disaster redevelopment plan (PDRP) identifies how a community will redevelop and recover over a long-term period after a disaster. Using grant funds from the Department of Homeland Security, St. Lucie, Martin and Indian River Counties have contracted with the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council (TCRPC) to embark on the development of a post disaster redevelopment plan. More information

DISASTER LOANS AVAILABLE: The U.S. Small Business Administration announced that federal economic injury disaster loans are available to small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture and most private non-profit organizations of all sizes located in Florida as a result of excessive rain, flooding and high winds that occurred on Oct. 7-9, 2011. The application filing deadline is 10/9/2012. Please click on the attachments for additional information. More information

Know Your Stuff® - Home Inventory, the Insurance Information Institute's free online home inventory software - This application makes creating and updating your home inventory easy and efficient. More information

DISASTER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION
Be Prepared IRC Disaster Preparedness Guide - Don't wait until it's too late to prepare! Important Numbers, Hurricane Preparedness, Evacuation, Information & Routes; Disaster Supplies Info, Shelters, Hurricane Tracking Chart and More!
 Disaster Supplies Calendar - This Disaster Supplies Calendar is intended to help you prepare for disasters before they happen. Using the calendar, you can assemble a disaster supplies kit in small steps over a five-month period.
Special Needs Shelter Special Needs Shelter Program - The goal of the Special Needs Shelter Program is to provide a safe place for persons requiring medical assistance to temporarily shelter during an evacuation from either a man-made or natural disaster. Register now!
 National Hurricane Center - Storm tracking, forecasts, radar, official updates.
 Live streaming audio of NOAA Weather Radio broadcasts - Get the latest real-time conditions right at your computer.
 Disaster Planning Tool - your individualized disaster plan for your family or business
 Winter Safety Tips For Seniors - This guide is intended to review safety tips, offer suggestions and provide resources that may provide helpful services to the residents of Indian River County.
 Disaster Planning Guide for Homeowner's Associations - Terminology, preparedness checklist, action plan, supplies kit, evactuation routes.
 Disaster Preparedness for Businesses - Resources that can help small businesses make plans to recover from financial losses and business interruption and to protect their employees, the community and the environment.
 Atlantic Hurricane names for 2012 - From Alberto to William, see all names for 2012.

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
FLOODING INFORMATIONFlooding: Are you protected?
Devastating floods occur throughout the U.S. every year. Flooding causes more than $2 billion in property damage each year and losses due to flooding are not covered under most homeowners or business policies. More Information | Flood Clean-Up (EPA) | Repairing Your Flooded Home (Red Cross) | Como reparar su hogar inundado | After The Flood - Guidlines | Look up your local flood zone (FEMA)
StormReadyIndian River County is a StormReady Community
Indian River County is has been Designated "StormReady" by the National Weather Service. Being a StormReady community provides our residents, business owners, and visitors confidence knowing that we are committed to safety and preparedness by meeting the established guidelines for certification.
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