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'This storm is a monster:' Indian River County officials urge residents to take shelter, get prepared

County opens 4 general population shelters and 1 special needs shelter
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Indian River County Department of Emergency Services gave an update on closures, shelters and preparations ahead of Hurricane Milton.

The county is currently under a hurricane warning.

Emergency officials said to prepare yourself for Category 1 storm conditions.

Shelters opened Tuesday, and officials urged people in flood-prone areas to seek refuge.

The general population shelters opening 2 p.m. Tuesday:

  • Fellsmere Elementary School
  • Sebastian River Middle School
  • Oslo Middle School
  • Vero Beach High School Freshmen Learning Center (pet-friendly shelter)

Special needs shelter opening 8:30 a.m. Wednesday:

Treasure Coast Elementary School

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Sheriff Eric Flowers said there have not been any mandatory evacuation orders yet.

He added that bridges in the county are not closed as of Tuesday afternoon, and that there are no gas shortages.

Officials said Tuesday morning that they are monitoring the supply chain.

Indian River County's public transit system, GoLine, is suspending services Wednesday at 1 p.m.

The county's information line for questions or assistance during the storm is 772-226-4000.

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