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Before, During & After a Storm
Before the Storm
As hurricane season approaches, individuals, families, and businesses should prepare and plan for an emergency. If you are not sure how to plan and what supplies to get, this site can help. Links to various town, county, state and federal resources are available below.
Develop Your Family's or Business's Disaster Preparedness Plan
Visit the Florida Department of Emergency Management's disaster preparedness website and use their interactive online tool to prepare and print your family's or business's plan. This useful tool allows you to answer a series of questions and create a plan customized for you. Having a plan A and a plan B for you, your family or your business is important. Make sure everyone knows about your plans, meet-up places, and safe places before a storm.
Click on the tabs below to see important links for before, during and after a storm.
Before the Storm Links
- Make a Plan using the Palm Beach County Hurricane Guide
- Hurricane Safety Checklist Red Cross
- Disaster Supply Checklist FloridaDisaster.org, a Division of Emergency Management
- Download JupConnect to Report Hurricane Damage/Issues
- Know Your Zone - Palm Beach County Flood Zone Lookup Map
- Sign-up for Alert PBC - Palm Beach County Emergency Notification System
- Secure your boat - Hurricane preparation for boats
- If you are in a flood-prone area, move to higher ground or the highest floor of your home. Avoid walking or driving through floodwaters.
- DART Smartphone App - PBC Emergency Management information for your iPhone or Android Device
- Tracking a Storm via the National Hurricane Center
Stay Indoors:
- Remain inside your home or shelter throughout the duration of the storm.
Stay Informed:
- Keep a battery-powered radio or a charged mobile device handy to receive weather updates and emergency instructions from local authorities.
Emergency Kit:
- Keep your emergency kit accessible. This should include water, non-perishable food, medications, first aid supplies, and important documents.
Stay Off Roads:
- Avoid driving unless absolutely necessary. Roads may be hazardous due to flooding, downed trees, or power lines.
Stay Calm and Connected:
- Keep calm and stay connected with family and friends. Let them know your status and any changes in your situation.
Post-Storm Information Updates
If a storm disrupts the Town's ability to provide updates by phone, television and website, important information bulletins will be posted daily at 25 sites. The information tubes look like the tubes used by realtors.
View a large printable map of the 25 locations here.
Town Services After a Storm
Residents should plan for the following Town services to remain suspended for at least 3 business days following a major storm event: Garbage & Recycling, Building Permits, and Occupational Licensing.
The actual length of time services are suspended depends largely on the severity of the storm. check the Town's Resident Information Line at 561-743-7013.
Tips for After a Storm
- How to navigate an intersection when a traffic light is non-operational
- How to safely use & refuel your generator
- How to separate debris after a storm
- Disaster Assistance.Gov
- Search for open stores and gas stations through Apple Maps, Google Maps or Waze.
- Local gas stations and stores operating on emergency power systems.
- PGA Shell (561-207-6031): East 4150 PGA Boulevard, Palm Beach Gardens