DEL MAR ASSOCIATION, INC.
**HURRICANE ADVISORY**
***PLAN TO EVACTUATE EARLY*** By waiting too late to evacuate you are risking the elevators being disabled, long lines at gas stations, roads and highways will be crowded and backed up, and hotels will be full. Please DO NOT WAIT, PLAN TO LEAVE EARLY!!!!!
RESIDENTS WHO PLAN TO EVACUATE SHOULD TURN OFF THE FOLLOWING:
#1 MAIN WATER VALVE IN THEIR UNIT.
#2 ALL CIRCUIT BREAKERS, LEAVE NO MEATS, FISH OR OTHER PERISHABLES OF ANY KIND.
#3 TAKE WELCOME/DOOR MATS INSIDE SO THEY WON'T BECOME FLYING DEBRIS.
#4 LEAVE A KEY FOR UNIT FOR LOCK BOX, IN ORDER FOR DIRECTORS TO BE ABLE TO ENTER APARTMENT, SHOULD DISASTER HIT. IF NO KEY IS LEFT AND A LOCKSMITH MUST BE CALLED TO ENTER THE UNIT, THE RESIDENT OWNER WILL BE ASSESSED THE CHARGES.
**EMERGENCY INFORMATION FOR INDIAN RIVER COUNTY
Gov't Access Channel Cable Channel 27
Emergency Management Phone-
Radio Station: WSCF 91.9 FM
Visit us on the Web: www.irces.com
NOVA WEATHER RADIO
**IMPORTANT NUMBERS TO KNOW:
Law Enforcement/Fire/Ambulance: 9-
Emergency Services Public Information Line: (activated during disasters) 772-
Indian River Medical Center: (1000 36th Street, Vero Beach, Florida) 772-
Sebastian River Medical Center: (13695 U.S Hwy. 1, Sebastian, Florida) 772-
Indian River County Dept. of Emergency Services: 772-
Radio Stations: WQCS-
**TELEVISION STATIONS
WPTV-
**FIVE CATEGORIES OF HURRICANES
CATEGORY ONE *** Winds of 74 to 95 m.p.h.
CATEGORY TWO *** Winds of 96 to 110 m.p.h
CATEGORY THREE** Winds of 111 to 130 m.p.h
CATEGORY FOUR *** Winds of 131 to 155 m.p.h.
CATEGORY FIVE *** Winds of more than 155 m.p.h.
**SPECIAL NEEDS SHELTER
The focus of the Special Needs Shelter is the medical support and care of persons who require special care during an evacuation at a shelter, such as but not limited to: Dialysis, Oxygen dependent, Nebulizer and Hospice patients.
Registration is not required, but recommended to allow entrance into the Special Needs Shelter. There are some limitations, specifically those patients with unstable medical conditions, citizens living in adult living facilities or nursing homes. These facilities are required to have emergency evacuation plans for their residents.
This facility, is designed for the handicapped, and has an adequate space capacity for Special Needs citizens of our county.
The Special Needs Shelter is located at the Treasure Coast Elementary School located
on Highway 510-
As with any shelter, individuals who plan on utilizing the Special Needs facility
must provide their own bedding, medications and supplies to the best of their ability.
Supplies would include oxygen equipment, linens, pillows, blankets, chairs, medical
supplies, medications, and any other personal items to make the stay as comfortable
as possible. Drinking water and any non-
Items such as emergency oxygen equipment, first aid supplies, and advanced life support medications and equipment will be provided by the Division Emergency Medical Services.
If you are unsure of whether to evacuate to a regular public shelter or to the Special Needs Shelter, please do not hesitate to call for detailed information.
If you would like to receive a registration application or if you require additional
information on hurricanes, please contact the Division of Emergency Management at
(772) 567-