The Indian River County Emergency Management team will endeavor to keep you informed before, during, and after a natural disaster. Staying abreast of the latest developments ensures you are in the best position to be prepared to implement your emergency action plan. If an event appears to impact Indian River County or our surrounding counties, an alert is sent to subscribers of the County's Emergency Notification System. You are urged to sign up for emergency alerts. Once you have a profile, be sure to check it annually to update any changed contact information.
The County may also activate an emergency hotline. The Emergency Operations Center's website is updated throughout activation with this and more information. If you're dealing with a personal emergency, please call 911 for assistance. The National Weather Service (Melbourne Office) website provides weather forecasts with an emphasis on our area of Florida.
When consulting other sources, please ensure they're reputable. Social media can be great, but be careful that the source is appropriate. The National Weather Service (Melbourne Office) and Indian River County have good Facebook pages that are worth following, for example.