Martin County provides two (2) different types of emergency shelters – general population and medically enhanced (special needs). A “pet-friendly” designation will also be assigned to a specific shelter, which will be equipped to allow animals at the facility.
During a declared emergency such as an impending hurricane, shelter information will be available by calling 3-1-1, as well as local media, television and radio broadcasts.
During an emergency, shelters are opened as needed, and not all of the shelters may be opened at the same time. Shelters are designed to accommodate residents of the barrier islands, those in low-lying or flood-prone areas, in evacuation zones, mobile or manufactured homes, or those who have no other sheltering options.
Please remember, using a shelter is a last resort choice. Consider all of your alternatives before you decide to go to a shelter. Your first, best choice is to stay with family or friends in a safe place.
Martin County will open shelters as needed during events such as hurricanes, floods, severe cold fronts, wildfires or other natural or man-made disasters. Shelter locations will be selected based on the severity of the disaster and the number of residents who require assistance.
Not all shelters will be opened at the same time, so please monitor local radio and television broadcasts. A list of open shelters will also be available here.
If you do not have any other options and one of the following conditions applies:
Essential items:
DO NOT bring:
Yes, service animals are allowed at ALL shelters.
According to Florida Statute Ch. 413 § 413.08, a “service animal” is defined as an animal trained to do work or perform tasks for an individual with a disability, which may include physical, sensory, psychiatric, intellectual, or other mental disability.
The term “service animal” is limited to:
Comfort animals or emotional support animals are NOT service animals.
When entering the shelter:
Staff may ask two questions: (1) is the service animal required because of a disability, and (2) what work or task the service animal has been trained to perform.
The service animal must be under the control of its handler and must have a harness, leash or other tether, unless either the handler is unable because of a disability to use a harness, leash or other tether, or the use of a harness, leash or other tether would interfere with the service animal’s safe, effective performance of work or tasks, in which case the service animal must be otherwise under the handler’s control by means of voice control, signals or other effective means.
Items to bring for your service animal:
A pet-friendly shelter will be made available for residents of Martin County and the location will be announced prior to opening. The pet-friendly shelter will only accept dogs and cats. It is first-come, first-served, and no pre-registration is required.
You must shelter with your pet (you cannot drop off your pet at the shelter and leave). Owners are responsible for the feeding, care, clean-up and behavior of their pets.
Items to bring to the pet-friendly shelter:
Martin County Emergency Management, in collaboration with the Humane Society of the Treasure Coast, has a Domestic Pet-Sheltering Program in place for residents of Martin County.
The Humane Society of the Treasure Coast will house pets at their facility for residents who are recommended or ordered to evacuate. Due to limited capacity, pre-registration is required.
Should you have to leave your pet at the HSTC, please remember:
A special needs shelter will be designated to provide basic medical assistance and monitoring. Those with special needs should enroll in the Special Needs Registry.
The county will arrange for transportation and shelter for those who are enrolled. You may also enroll by calling (772) 287-1652.
Learn more: Special Needs Registry & Evacuation Assistance
For any other questions about Martin County emergency shelters, please call Martin County Emergency Management at (772) 287-1652.
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