How to Register for Martin County Special-Needs Sheltering or Evacuation Help
Pre-register before a storm when medical, disability, mobility, power, or transportation needs require public shelter assistance.
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Use Florida’s Special Needs Registry or call Martin County Emergency Management at 772-287-1652. Applications are reviewed, and registration must be renewed every year.
Register and renew before an emergency
Open Martin County special-needs registrationWhat to have ready
- Martin County address and a safe callback number
- A one-sentence description of the need and what changed
- Any notice, application, denial, bill, or deadline involved
- Language, mobility, communication, and accommodation needs
Words you can use
“I need to register for Martin County special-needs sheltering and/or evacuation transportation. What medical review, caregiver, equipment, pet, transportation, and annual-renewal steps apply?”
Steps in order
- 1
Call or use the official intake route and lead with the immediate need.
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Ask what eligibility, documents, assessment, and current funding or capacity apply.
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Record the staff name, reference number, next action, and follow-up date.
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Use the listed backup route if the program is closed, full, or not the correct door.
If the first answer is no or wait
Availability, funding, eligibility, and wait times can change. Ask for the reason in writing when possible, preserve every deadline, and dial 211 or call Martin County at 772-288-5400 to locate another current route.
Official sources
Sources checked August 9, 2026. Confirm eligibility, hours, cost, service area, and current availability directly.
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