Based on the latest forecast of Tropical Storm Nicole, which is expected to make landfall near St. Lucie County as a Category 1 Hurricane, St. Lucie County Public Safety officials strongly recommend residents in Zones A and B to evacuate before 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 9. These areas include the barrier island, low-lying areas long the St. Lucie River and Indian River Lagoon and those living in manufactured/mobile homes and RVs.
St. Lucie County’s evacuation zones can be found online at: https://www.stlucieco.gov/departments-and-services/public-safety/shelter-evacuation-info.
Residents in Zones A & B are encourage to seek shelter inland with family or friends. General population shelters will be open as a refuge of last resort.
The following shelters will open in St. Lucie County starting Wednesday, Nov. 9 at 10 a.m.
- Special Needs Shelter: Havert L. Fenn, 2000 Virginia Ave, Fort Pierce, Fla. 34982
- Pet-Friendly Shelter / General Population Shelter: Fort Pierce Westwood Academy, 1801 Panther Lane, Fort Pierce, Fla. 34947
- General Population Shelter: Treasure Coast High School, 1000 SW Darwin Blvd., Port St. Lucie, FL 34953
St. Lucie County shelters are being opened in cooperation with St. Lucie Public Schools, the Florida Department of Health – St. Lucie, the St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office and the St. Lucie County Fire District.
The potential for heavy rains and flash flooding will be in effect for the next several days. Residents can report flooding by emailing details, including street addresses and images, to flooding@stlucieco.org. If there is emergent, life-threatening flooding, please call 911. Residents are reminded to avoid driving and/or walking down flooded streets.
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