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Three school shelters close, two remain open following Hurricane Milton

*This story will be continuously updated for Hurricane Milton coverage Update Thursday evening, Oct. 10, 2024 Two school shelters remained open Thursday evening for those displaced from their homes because of tornado damage, along with individuals with special needs dependent on electricity. The county closed three of the five shelters in the afternoon after Hurricane Milton, now a post-tropical cyclone, exited east into the Atlantic Ocean. "Post-hurricane Milton activities are underway in full force," county officials said in a statement. "Assessment teams are in the field identifying roads that need to close or remain closed. FPL has crews in the field and restoration of power is underway." The Freshman Learning Center at Vero Beach High School remained open as a ...

No fatalities for IRC after 4 tornadoes touched down Wednesday

This story will be continuously updated for Hurricane Milton coverage Update Thursday Oct. 10, 2024 County officials described the tornado destruction for Indian River County as "one of the worst known tornado outbreaks in modern history for our area." Emergency service officials said four confirmed tornadoes swooped down in the county, leaving two people with non-life threatening injuries. "Yesterday was a historic and tragic day on the Treasure Coast. Sadly there was loss of life to one of our neighboring counties. Our thoughts and well wishes goes to the people who passed away and their loved ones," said Ryan Lloyd, Deputy Director for the Indian River County Emergency Services Department. "We stand committed in assisting our partners in St. Lucie ...

Tornado warning extended for Indian River County

*This story will be continuously updated for Hurricane Milton coverage Update 2:40 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2024 Emergency service officials issued a tornado warning Wednesday afternoon as winds began to increase in Indian River County ahead of Hurricane Milton. The tornado warning for Indian River County was extended to last until 6:30 p.m. A tornado warning means the chances of a tornado forming are likely. "Take shelter now in a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris," emergency service officials said in an alert. The local alert comes as meteorologists ...