Martin County BOCC

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[Martin County BOCC @MartinCountygov]

A cold weather shelter will open in Martin County tonight, February 23. According to the National Weather Service, the weather for Monday evening into Tuesday is forecast to be at or below 40 degrees Fahrenheit for four hours or more.

Shelter operating hours:
Monday, February 23, at 6 p.m., closing on Tuesday, February 24 at 7:30 a.m.

Shelter Location:
Gertrude Walden Day Care Center
601 SE Lake St., Stuart, FL

Transportation pickup location and time:
LAHIA, 1760 SE Salerno Road, Stuart
5:30 p.m., Monday, February 23

[Martin County BOCC @MartinCountygov]

MAK and Courtney rehash last week's board meeting and just like the Hazmobile travels the county, these two go from from Sailfish Splash Waterpark down to Hobe Sound and out to the Elliott Museum.

Also, we counted how many times they said also... it was a lot.

https://t.co/Epf5QTODZ9

#2MC #Podcast #MartinCountyFlorida

[Martin County BOCC @MartinCountygov]

MAK's here with the invite of the century-Martin County's State of the the County presentation! Please join us for the highlights and accomplishments of 2025 on Friday, January 16 at 9:00 a.m. at Palm City New Hope. RSVP to [email protected] by January 9.

[Martin County BOCC @MartinCountygov]

MAK's here with the invite of the century-Martin County's State of the the County presentation! Please join us for the highlights and accomplishments of 2025 on Friday, January 16 at 9:00 a.m. at Palm City New Hope. RSVP to [email protected] by January 9.

[Martin County BOCC @MartinCountygov]

Watch today's board meeting at https://t.co/Q3boDPxs1A

[Martin County BOCC @MartinCountygov]

MAK's here with the invite of the century-Martin County's State of the the County presentation! Please join us for the highlights and accomplishments of 2025 on Friday, January 16 at 9:00 a.m. at Palm City New Hope. RSVP to [email protected] by January 9.

[Florida Oceanographic Society @FLOceanographic]

🌊 Water Quality Update: The southern Indian River Lagoon earned an A+ this week!
No Lake O discharges, good salinity, strong oxygen levels, and healthy conditions for oysters & seagrass.

[FL Health Martin @GoHealthyMartin]

UPDATED: The Florida Department of Health in Martin County will be closed December 24, 25, 26, and January 1 and 2. Best wishes for a happy and healthy holiday season!

[Martin County Emergency Management Agency @MartinCountyEMA]

🎁🎄 This morning, Amy, Jeff, and Matt spent some time volunteering at the @unitedwaymartin Holiday Project event at the fairgrounds! We’re always happy to give back to our community and are grateful for the opportunity to serve. #volunteer #martinready

[Martin County BOCC @MartinCountygov]

This week on 2MC, MAK and Stephan (not Courtney) talk fire prevention with Martin County Deputy Fire Marshal, Kris Hansen. And hats. We got fire hats. But more importantly, we learned important fire safety tips, and some interesting history. Check it out. https://t.co/Z5te9Mx1Ag

[Martin County BOCC @MartinCountygov]

Check out the Cone Zone for all road, lane and sidewalk closures throughout Martin County at https://t.co/kLQUizPztw. Drive safely out there, Martin County!

S Beach Road – Lane and Sidewalk Closures through October 9
SE Bridge Road – Lane and Sidewalk Closures through October 9
SW Farm Road – Lane and Sidewalk Closures through October 10
SE Parkwood Drive – Lane and Sidewalk Closures through October 10

[Martin County BOCC @MartinCountygov]

Join us as we remember the victims and honor the heroes of 9/11 at the Memorial Tribute Ceremony to be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, September 11 outside the Martin County Library System's Peter & Julie Cummings Library in Palm City.

The event will will include posting of the colors, music and bagpipers, a candle lighting ceremony, wreath laying and guest speakers.

#NeverForget #September11 #911 #MartinCountyFlorida

[Martin County BOCC @MartinCountygov]

Join us as we remember the victims and honor the heroes of 9/11 at the Memorial Tribute Ceremony to be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, September 11 outside the Martin County Library System's Peter & Julie Cummings Library in Palm City.

The event will will include posting of the colors, music and bagpipers, a candle lighting ceremony, wreath laying and guest speakers.

#NeverForget #September11 #911 #MartinCountyFlorida

[Martin County BOCC @MartinCountygov]

Siren Test Thursday, September 4
The Martin County Emergency Management Agency, St. Lucie County Public Safety Department and Florida Power & Light will conduct a quarterly testing of the outdoor warning sirens for the St. Lucie Nuclear Power Plant at noon Thursday, September 4.

The test will involve a one-minute sounding of all 91 sirens within the 10-mile St. Lucie plant emergency planning zone. Before and after the sirens sound, a message will be broadcast on the sirens' public address system stating, "This is only a test."

The siren system is tested quarterly to improve public awareness of its function and ensure operability.
#Preparedness #EmergencyPreparedness #EmergencyManagement

[Martin County BOCC @MartinCountygov]

Join us as we remember the victims and honor the heroes of 9/11 at the Memorial Tribute Ceremony to be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, September 11 outside the Martin County Library System's Peter & Julie Cummings Library in Palm City.

The event will will include posting of the colors, music and bagpipers, a candle lighting ceremony, wreath laying and guest speakers.

#NeverForget #September11 #911 #MartinCountyFlorida

[Martin County BOCC @MartinCountygov]

Siren Test Thursday, September 4
The Martin County Emergency Management Agency, St. Lucie County Public Safety Department and Florida Power & Light will conduct a quarterly testing of the outdoor warning sirens for the St. Lucie Nuclear Power Plant at noon Thursday, September 4.

The test will involve a one-minute sounding of all 91 sirens within the 10-mile St. Lucie plant emergency planning zone. Before and after the sirens sound, a message will be broadcast on the sirens' public address system stating, "This is only a test."

The siren system is tested quarterly to improve public awareness of its function and ensure operability.
#Preparedness #EmergencyPreparedness #EmergencyManagement

[Martin County BOCC @MartinCountygov]

If you have beach plans for this long holiday weekend, you’re not alone! Sea turtles and shorebirds are still using Florida’s sandy shorelines as important nesting habitat.

Help sea turtles, #shorebirds & their offspring: give them space, keep lights out, stash trash & report #SeaTurtles in distress to the @MyFWC Florida Fish and Wildlife Alert Hotline: [phone]. https://t.co/UQ1qhUMsNe
#DiscoverMartin #ExploreNaturalMartin #MartinCountyFlorida

[Martin County BOCC @MartinCountygov]

Visit the Blake Library in Stuart on Saturday, August 23, from 2-4 p.m. to watch "The Hundred Foot Journey." This movie tells the story of a family that leaves India for France where they open a restaurant directly across from a Michelin-starred eatery. This event is open to all.

[Martin County BOCC @MartinCountygov]

This week, on 2MC, MAK and Courtney are spilling the beans and maybe a few laughs. Listen in to hear more about the Office of Communications and some fun events happening in Martin County. https://t.co/DfrmyzYFNJ

#2MC #podcast #podcasting #MartinCountyFlorida

[Martin County BOCC @MartinCountygov]

Martin County Human Services is currently seeking experienced and qualified general contractors for home rehabilitation projects funded through the State Housing Initiative Partnership (SHIP) program. These projects focus on improving and restoring homes for low-moderate income Martin County homeowners. For more information, contact Julie Stellatos at 772-288-5456 or [email protected].