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SLC Emergency Preparedness Portal
2026 Hurricane Names and Current Status
- Arthur
- Bertha
- Cristobal
- Dolly
- Edouard
- Fay
- Gonzalo
- Hanna
- Isaias
- Josephine
- Kyle
- Leah (replaces Laura, retired after 2020)
- Marco
- Nana
- Omar
- Paulette
- Rene
- Sally
- Teddy
- Vicky
- Wilfred
Hurricane Season 2026
Hurricane Categories - wind strengths and potential damage to be experienced
City and County INFO Including SAFETY Guides:
CITY INFO
- City of Fort Pierce Hurricane Preparedness
- City of Port St Lucie - The City does not recommend the use of sandbags to prevent water from seeping into a building. They are more effective in controlling the flow of water. Sandbags also can cause problems following a storm, potentially clogging drainage systems.
- City of Stuart Emergency Management
- Vero Beach Hurricane & Disaster Preparedness
COUNTY INFO
- St Lucie County Emergency Preparedness Portal
- St Lucie County Hurricane Preparedness Guide
- Martin County Hurricane Information -
- Indian River County Emergency Management
Reader Favorites: Weather Reports
- Chief Meteorologist Steve Weagle
- Mike's Weather Page
- Buddy's Weather Page
- Matt Devitt WINK Weather
- Denis Phillips
- Bryan Norcross
- Cris Martinez WPBF
- Eric Burris - Meteorologist
- Ryan Hall, Y'all
- Central Meteorológica y Geológica del Caribe
- BJ'S Weather Page
- Mr. Weatherman YouTube
- The Weather Channel
- Local Weather from the NWS (National Weather Service)
- WPTV
Storm Info and Weather Links:
Public School Info and Updates
Check often for storm emergency information.
Emergency Shelters
- SLC Special Needs Shelter
- Martin County Emergency Shelters (including special needs and pet shelters)
- St Lucie County Shelter & Evacuation - storm emergency information
- SLC Shelter Locator
- SLC Pet Friendly Shelter Locator (2)
Hurricane Shutter FAQS
Make an Emergency Plan:
Make an Emergency Plan:
- Hurricane Shutters Homepage (noaa.gov) - storm emergency information
- Know when it’s time to take down your shutters
WHEN TO INSTALL SHUTTERS
When a Hurricane Watch is issued for your area check all mechanisms and hardware again, and maybe pre-install the more difficult shutters. If you live in an evacuation zone and it will take 2 or 3 hours to complete your shutter installation, you may want to start during the Watch phase. If you are not in an evacuation zone you should time your installation early in the Warning phase so that you are not struggling with panels during high winds.
INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
In Florida, insurance companies often strongly recommend or require homeowners to install hurricane shutters to protect their property during a storm. While not all policies explicitly mandate shutters, failing to use them can lead to penalties on claims. For example, Citizens Insurance, the state’s largest property insurer, imposes a penalty of up to 15% on claims if homeowners don’t put up shutters before a storm1.
It’s always a good idea to check your specific policy details or consult with your insurance provider to understand their requirements and recommendations.
Make an Emergency Plan:
Make an Emergency Plan:
Make an Emergency Plan:
- Florida Division of Emergency Management - storm emergency information
- Storm Emergency Kit Checklist
MyFWC Florida Fish and Wildlife
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission | FWC (myfwc.com)
• Make a plan by determining your evacuation routes for hurricane season and knowing your zones.
• Build a disaster kit by assembling needed hurricane supplies and restocking items that need to be replenished or replaced.
• Prepare your home by installing shutters, cleaning gutters and drains, and trimming trees and shrubs.
• Secure your boats by moving your vessel out of the water if you can and protecting it if you can’t.