Tropical Information

Information and Posts here will be regarding any tropical activity that might impact the city. Additional Links and Resources can be found at: http://www.cityofsebastian.org/264/Tropical-Weather-Information

Nov 08

City of Sebastian Update - 11/08/2022

Posted on November 8, 2022 at 4:07 PM by Barbara Brooke-Reese

As a result of the anticipated impact of Subtropical Storm Nicole on the east coast of Florida and the Hurricane Watch that is in effect for the City of Sebastian (Category 1), ALL City of Sebastian facilities, including, but not limited to restrooms, City Hall, Golf Course and parks will be closed on Wednesday, November 9th and Thursday, November 10th.

 

City Hall will be closed on Friday, November 11th, in observance of Veterans Day.  The Veterans Day Memorial Service that was scheduled for Friday has been canceled.   

 

Please take time to secure your property and prepare for high winds, rain, and possible flooding.  Stay safe!

 

Nov 08

Current Known Closures & Impacts of Services - 11/08/2022

Posted on November 8, 2022 at 4:03 PM by Barbara Brooke-Reese

Situation Status, Closures, and Government Services


Evacuation Orders                                

  • None

Closed / Open Status

BRIDGES TO BARRIER ISLAND

  • Open           

Shelters         

  • The General Population, Pet Friendly, and Special Needs shelters will be opening at 7:00 A.M. on Wednesday, November 9th.  
  •  The General Population shelter is located at VBHS Freshman Learning Center, 1507 19th Street, Vero Beach. 
  •  The Pet-Friendly Shelter will also be located at the Freshman Learning Center in the 800 wing. The 800 wing is located on the Southwest side of the campus on 17th Avenue.                                                    

Schools

  • Public Schools - Closed Wednesday, November 9th  and Thursday, November 10th.  Schools will remain closed Friday, November  11th, as scheduled for Veterans Day.
  •  Indian River State College campuses - Closed Wednesday, November 9th  and Thursday, November 10th

Transit

  •  The GoLine/Community Coach will run until 1pm tomorrow, Wednesday (11/09), closed Thursday (11/10), open on Friday, November 11th.                                      

Government Offices 

  • Offices under the Indian River County Board of County Commissioners will be closed Wednesday November  9th, Thursday November 10th, and Friday (11/11) a scheduled holiday closure.
  • All courthouses in the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit will be closed Wednesday, November 9th and Thursday, November 10th due to Subtropical Storm Nicole.  Additionally, all courthouses will be closed on Friday, November 11th for Veterans Day.  Courts will reopen on Monday, November 14th for normal operations.
  •  Health Department - Closed Wednesday November  9th, Thursday November 10th, and Friday (11/11) a scheduled holiday closure.
  • Sheriff’s Office - Closed Wednesday November  9th, Thursday November 10th, and Friday (11/11) a scheduled holiday closure.

Waste Collection

  • The IRC Landfill will remain open Tuesday, November 8, 2022 and will close at Noon on Wednesday, November 9, 2022. The IRC Landfill will remain closed on Thursday, November 10, 2022 and we will reopen Friday, November 11, 2022 as conditions allow. 
  • All five Customer Convenience Centers will be open Tuesday, November 8, 2022, and then all will be closed on Wednesday, November 9, 2022 and Thursday, November 10, 2022 
  • Beginning Wednesday, all unincorporated County garbage/yard waste subscription collection services will be suspended until Friday.  The recycling collection services will be suspended starting Wednesday until Monday, November 14, to allow all resources to focus on post-storm garbage and yard waste collection.

Airports

  • Open

Animal Services

  • Open

Beaches / Marinas / Parks / RECREATION        

  • Parks Inland -   Cosed on Wednesday (11/09) and Thursday (11/10).
  • Beach Parks - Closed on Wednesday (11/09) and Thursday (11/10).  The guarded beach parks (Golden Sands, Wabasso, Tracking Station, and Round Island) will open Friday (11/11) as conditions permit.  
  • Fairgrounds - Closed Wednesday, November 9th  and Thursday, November 10th
  • Sandridge Golf Course -     Closed Wednesday, November 9th  and Thursday, November 10th
  • North County Aquatic Center and Gifford Aquatic Center - Closed Wednesday, November 9th  and Thursday, November 10th
  • Shooting Range -     Closed Wednesday, November 9th  and Thursday, November 10th
  • Marina - Normal Operations and hours 

ELECTRIC UTILITIES

  • Report Power Outages to the following:

FLORIDA POWER & LIGHT CUSTOMERS:

Libraries 

  •  Closed Wednesday, November 9th  and Thursday, November 10th                      

Sandbags

  • No distribution