How to Register for St. Lucie County Special Needs Sheltering and Transportation
Register before an emergency when medical or disability needs require special shelter support or evacuation transportation.
Start here
Call St. Lucie County Public Safety at 772-462-8100 or use the online Special Medical Needs registration. Identify transportation needs on the application and update the information when the care plan changes.
Register before an emergency; online registration is available
Open special-needs registrationWhat to have ready
- St. Lucie County address, ZIP code, 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 St. Lucie County special-needs sheltering and may need evacuation transportation. What application, medical review, transportation, and update steps apply?”
Steps in order
- 1
Call or use the official intake route and lead with the immediate need.
- 2
Ask what eligibility, documents, assessment, and current funding or capacity apply.
- 3
Record the staff name, reference number, next action, and follow-up date.
- 4
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 St. Lucie County at 772-462-1100 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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