INDIAN RIVER COUNTY — A mandatory evacuation order has been issued for the following areas in Indian River County starting at 8 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 6:
- Barrier island
- Mobile/manufactured homes
- Low-lying areas
- Sub-standard housing
Out of an abundance of caution and with a shift in the track towards the west, a voluntary evacuation is suggested for all areas east of US 1 up to the Intracoastal Waterway starting at 8 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 6.
If you live in an evacuation area, your best shelter choice is the home of a friend or relative who is located outside the evacuation area.
Your next alternative is to leave the area and stay in a hotel/motel.
Your last shelter option is to utilize one of the following public shelters, which will open at 8 a.m. Thursday:
- Freshman Learning Center (General Population) 1507 19th Street, Vero Beach
- Oslo Middle School (General Population) 480 20th Avenue SW, Vero Beach
- Sebastian River Middle School (General Population) 9400 C.R. 512, Sebastian
- Liberty Magnet School (Pet-Friendly Shelter) 6850 81st Street, Vero Beach
- Treasure Coast Elementary School (Special Needs Shelter) 8955 85th Street, Sebastian
You are urged to rush your preparations to completion and settle in to your shelter choice as soon as possible.