INDIAN RIVER COUNTY — Residents and business owners dealing with damage from last week’s heavy rain and flooding can use several local and state tools to document losses and find assistance as recovery continues across the county and surrounding areas.
The city of Sebastian is pointing residents toward programs through United Way of Indian River County, Indian River County government, and the American Red Cross. Residents can request disaster assistance through United Way and report residential property damage through the county’s online system. Those needing temporary shelter can use the Red Cross online tool to locate open emergency shelters. The county is also directing people to information on disaster grants, loans, and insurance assistance.
Indian River County is asking residents and business owners who sustained damage to file reports through its public portal at crisistrack.juvare.com/public/indianriverFL/request.html. The form collects the property address, a description of the damage, contact information, and photos when it is safe to take them. County officials have said the reports help document impacts and identify recovery needs. Preliminary National Weather Service rainfall totals for the event ranged from 13 to 16 inches across the county.
Business owners can report physical and economic damage through a state survey activated by FloridaCommerce and the State Emergency Response Team. The survey covers 14 counties under the expanded state of emergency, including Indian River, Martin, Palm Beach, and St. Lucie. Responses are intended to help the state assess needs and support recovery efforts.
Business owners can complete the survey at FloridaDisaster.biz and select “2026 Fall Flooding” from the dropdown menu. For additional help, the state’s private sector hotline is available daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 850-815-4925. Business owners can also email ESF18@em.myflorida.com.
You can reach United Way of Indian River County at 772-567-8900 with questions about assistance or supplies. Residents with life-threatening emergencies should call 911. Residents can also report non-emergency flooding or property concerns through the county’s reporting system.
