Emergency Operations Center
The United for Families Administrative Office serves as the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) during a disaster or pandemic. Official notices regarding a disaster/emergency/pandemic situation will emanate from the Emergency Operations Center. Notification to close and re-open the service centers will come from the Emergency Operations Center.
Emergency Hotline: 866.322.3535
When an emergency or natural disaster is threatening the area, the UFF Emergency Messaging System will be initiated. The Emergency Messaging System combines a toll-free hotline and voiceblast messaging to disseminate information about disasters/emergencies. The hotline provides updates on service center openings and closures, when to report for duty , and where emergency supplies may be obtained for foster parents, caregivers and clients. The hotline will be continuously updated before and after the disaster with important updates.
Current Operations Status:
| Location | Status |
|---|---|
| UFF Administration: | Normal Operations |
| SLC Service Center: | Normal Operations |
| IRC Service Center: | Normal Operations |
| MC Service Center: | Normal Operations |
| OC Service Center: | Normal Operations |
Resources:
- Okeechobee County EOC: Click here
- Martin County EOC: Click here
- St. Lucie County EOC: Click here
- Indian River County EOC: Click here
- Administrative Order Re Hurricanes
News & Events
- UFF welcomes community to ribbon pinning ceremony ( Read more...)
- United for Families launches Second Annual Community Luncheon to Stop the Tears ( Read more...)
- United for Families names Erickson Child-Welfare Professional of the Quarter ( Read more...)
- Runners race to Stop the Tears ( Read more...)
- Haitian orphans update ( Read more...)
- Congress honors local foster/adoptive parents ( Read more...)
