'Make a new plan, Stan' - Fifty ways to be hurricane-ready It’s official: June 1 marked the start of the six-month Atlantic hurricane season. Following one of the most active hurricane seasons on record in Florida, Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) is continuing its year-round preparations for hurricanes and severe weather and encourages all [...]
Protecting and educating Florida businesses and consumers The Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) is providing resources to protect and educate Florida businesses and consumers ahead of the 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season. The Atlantic Hurricane Season begins on June 1, 2025, and ends on Nov. 30, 2025. "DBPR is proud to provide free [...]
United Way IRC prepares volunteers for hurricane response through certification training United Way of Indian River County, in partnership with the Indian River County Emergency Management Division, is taking proactive steps to prepare the community for future disasters—especially hurricanes—through the operation of the Volunteer Reception Center (VRC). The VRC plays a vital role in times [...]
United Way MC and Martin Interagency Network for Disasters appoint project coordinator The United Way of Martin County, in partnership with the Martin Interagency Network for Disasters (MIND), announced the appointment of Cher Fisher as the Project Coordinator for Long-Term Recovery in Martin County. This critical role is solely funded through a grant from the [...]
The ominous sound of a Code Blue alarm sends student nurses flying to a patient’s bedside in the simulated hospital on Indian River State College’s Port St. Lucie campus. They gather around the bed, working swiftly to save the “patient” who is struggling to breathe after a heart attack
ALICE families in IRC need long-term disaster recovery assistance United Way of Indian River County extends heartfelt thanks to the community for its overwhelming generosity in response to Hurricane Milton. Donations of food, supplies, and essential items allowed us to meet the immediate needs of hundreds of families. However, the journey to full recovery continues, [...]
Hurricane Milton disaster recovery continues Local agencies have swiftly united to provide crucial support for those impacted by the tornadoes. While immediate needs are being met, the road to full recovery is a long journey, not a quick fix. We are now entering the critical phase of long-term recovery, where many residents remain displaced, uncertain [...]
Post-Milton resources available through United Way Martin County The Martin County community has faced flooding and significant storm damage over the past few days, and the United Way of Martin County would like to remind you that resources are available for those in need. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to the United Way of [...]
Hurricane Milton resources for homeowners Florida homeowners and renters in counties who had uninsured damage or losses caused by Hurricane Milton may be eligible for FEMA disaster assistance. Currently eligible counties: Brevard, Charlotte, Citrus, Clay, Collier, DeSoto, Duval, Flagler, Glades, Hardee, Hendry, Hernando, Highlands, Hillsborough, Indian River, Lake, Lee, Manatee, Marion, Martin, Okeechobee, Orange, Osceola, Palm [...]
Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program The Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan program provides short-term, zero-interest working capital loans that are intended to "bridge the gap" between the time a disaster impacts a business and when a business has secured longer term recovery funding such as federally or commercially available loans, insurance claims [...]