Why Disaster Preparedness Matters
In Florida, hurricanes are a part of life, and hurricane season lasts from June through November. To help ensure you’re prepared, we recommend the following:
Please keep at least two weeks’ worth of medication and medical supplies on hand in case of an emergency.
For customers who use oxygen, we recommend purchasing extra tanks at the start of the hurricane season, as supplies may be limited once a warning is issued. If you have privately owned tanks, ensure they are filled at least 48 hours before a storm.
During a hurricane watch or warning, our delivery service will not be available for moving or picking up equipment. If you’re renting equipment, it is your responsibility to safely store it to protect it for future use.
To register for a Special Needs Shelter, visit: Special Needs Shelter Registration
Special Needs Registration
The Brevard County Special Needs Program is a space-limited program for which people with specific health and medical conditions can register, providing sheltering and transportation with the resources available in Brevard County.
The Special Needs Registry is a confidential listing of those people who meet program criteria and is updated on an annual basis. Patients with colostomy assistance needs, nebulizers, oxygen, feeding tubes, or Alzheimer’s disease are examples of medical criteria that are eligible for the registry.
While the Office of Emergency Management recommends sheltering with friends or family members, public shelters are available for those who do not have other alternatives.
Individuals who elect to use a Special Needs or other public shelters should bring with them items such as cots, bedding, medicine, medical supplies, and food supplies, preparing to be self-sufficient for 72 hours. The community pages of the telephone book provide lists of recommended items to take to a shelter. Special Needs registrants should also be accompanied by at least one caregiver.
Most shelters are located in public schools and offer neither privacy nor luxuries. Occupants’ comfort will be determined by their preparedness. For more information, call (321) 637-6670.
Services We Offer
- Battery replacement and maintenance
- Portable ramps and other adaptive solutions
- Guidance on creating a personal disaster plan
Contact Us
Have questions or need assistance? Reach out to us today:
Call Space Coast Mobility at 321-372-1355