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There are 32,216 single family residential units and 13,436 multi -family residential units in the County (data obtained from the 1995 Indian River County Comprehensive Plan). Additionally, there are approximately 6,699 mobile home/recreational vehicle dwellings in the County, many of which are situated in large mobile home villages. Approximately 85% of all the facilities listed above are located within ten miles of the east coast. Agricultural production and processing are an important component of the County's economy. The seasonal nature of citrus production has required the use of migrant labor during peak harvesting season February/March). A survey conductec; of the County Agricultural Extension, Florida Employment Service and the Department of Health and Rehabilitative Service provides estimates of 1,000 migrant farm laborers are used during the peak of the season. Census data gathered in 1990 suggests that approximately 6,081 citizens residing in Indian River County speak a language other than English. The Atlantic beaches and the excellent climate in the County provide the basis for a year-round tourist industry. There are numerous hotels and motels in the County as well as retail and service establishments geared to serving the tourist trade. Seasonal population is composed of those persons who visit or reside in the county for a period of less than six months. This group includes tourists and other short-term and long-term visitors, many of whom congregate on the barrier island. An estimated seasonal population figure for 1995 is 23,936. In July of 1989, the Indian River County Department of Emergency Services formed a committee to address people with special medical needs. Since then, the goal of the Special Needs Shelter Program is to provide a safe place for persons requiring medical assistance to temporarily shelter during an evacuation from either a man-made or natural disaster, rather than inundating local hospitals with a large number of people that a specially equipped and staffed shelter could adequately handle. Candidates for the Special Needs Shelter are encouraged to register with our office in advance. Currently, we have approximately 900 registrants for the Special Needs Shelter. Indian River County is affected by its coastal location. Thunderstorms average 80 days a year. Annually, 132 days have rainfall of at least .01 inches on the average, and there are 74 clear days, 159 partly cloudy days, and 132 cloudy days. Annually, we receive approximately 55 Indian River County Comprehensive Emergency Management Pian Basic Page 46