Indian River County is the first on the Treasure Coast to announce plans for its emergency shelters as it watches the approach of Subtropical Storm Nicole. 

Nicole could reach Category 1 hurricane strength by the time it nears the Treasure Coast later this week. It make make landfall here, forecasters say.

Indian River will open its three shelters at 7 a.m. Wednesday, officials announced Monday afternoon.

Its special-needs shelter will be at Treasure Coast Elementary; the Freshman Learning Center will accommodate the general-population shelter and the 800 wing of the Freshman Learning Center will house the county’s pet-friendly shelter shelter. 

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For information, call the county’s Citizen Hotline, 772-226-4000, beginning 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday. 

Martin and St. Lucie counties yet to announce shelter plans.