Hurricane Preparedness in St. Lucie County, FL (2026)
1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in St. Lucie County, Florida.
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Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of St. Lucie County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Storm Debris
St. Lucie County's code lets the county administrator declare a local state of emergency and, under that declaration, order the collection and removal of storm debris from public and private property, including gated communities, once a hurricane or other disaster leaves widespread debris blocking roads and threatening health and safety.
St. Lucie County Storm Debris Removal Rules
Some RestrictionsSt. Lucie County Code § 38-161(d)
(d)Emergency powers. During the state of emergency, the procedures and formalities otherwise required of the county by law may be waived by the county administrator and he may authorize actions pertaining to the following as he deems necessary:(2)Determining a threat to public health and safety that may result from the generation of widespread debris throughout the county, that such debris cons...
Hurricane Preparedness by City in St. Lucie County
1 cities in St. Lucie County have their own hurricane preparedness rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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