Indian River and St. Lucie counties declared local states of emergency Monday as heavy rainfall and flooding continued to inundate roads and neighborhoods across the Treasure Coast.
In Indian River County, County Administrator John A. Titkanich Jr. issued the emergency order in response to ongoing flooding, deteriorating weather conditions and continued rainfall. The county said numerous roads have become impassable, creating public safety concerns.
The Indian River County emergency order took effect at 2:30 p.m. Monday and will remain in effect until further order. County officials said the declaration gives the county authority to take emergency actions, coordinate response efforts and address hazardous conditions as they develop…