PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla. —
Flooding shelters have been opened in Palm Beach, Indian River, and St. Lucie counties to provide safe places for residents impacted by rising waters.
In Palm Beach County, residents are asked to call the number displayed on the screen for assistance.
In Indian River County, shelters are now open at Sebastian River Middle School and Osceola Magnet School.
Due to excessive flooding and as waters continue to move west to east, St. Lucie County Emergency Management is opening temporary shelters for those who experienced flooding in their homes.
A general population shelter opened at Northport K-8 School, located at 250 N.W. Floresta Drive, Port St. Lucie, FL 34983, starting at 11 a.m.
A special medical needs shelter is scheduled to open at the Havert L. Fenn Center, located at 2000 Virginia Ave., Fort Pierce, FL 34982, at 1 p.m.
Items to bring to the shelter include:
Pillows, blankets, linens for both the client and the caregiver. Three-day supply of non-perishable food for individual preference or dietary needs. One gallon of water per person per day. Medications in prescription bottles, medical supplies, medical equipment (i.e. oxygen concentrators, portable oxygen bottles). Personal items: important papers, glasses, hygiene articles, clothing, flashlight, quiet games such as cards or books.
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