Hurricane Information

Hurricane Preparedness Guides are now available online (2008).

Before A Storm

Emergency Preparedness Planning and People with Special Needs
An information guide for people with disabilities who may require special assistance during an emergency evacuation.

Emergency Shopping List
Source: Palm Beach County

The following is a list of Publix stores and various gas stations with generators. This list does not guarantee that they will be open and operational after a storm. Please call the stores/gas stations directly to verify this information. (posted 9/08)

Publix Grocery Stores with Generators (Map)
Publix Grocery Stores with Generators (List)
Gas Stations with Generators (List)

Family Disaster Supplies Kit
Source: Palm Beach County

Hurricane Season 2009
Letter from Police Chief in regards to preparing for the hurricane season. Hurricane season begins June 1 - November 30.

Important Phone Numbers To Know
List of numbers to insurance commissioner, county officials, FEMA, police, utilities, etc.

Is Your Home Protected From Hurricane Disaster?
A Homeowner's Guide to Hurricane Retrofit

Pet Safety
Great information on pet safety preparation.

Shelter Information
Information and list of shelters compiled by Palm Beach County. Shelter Map / Shelter Form

Tree-Trimming Contractor List
FPL's list of approved contractors.

What To Do During A Hurricane Watch or Warning
Valuable guidelines created by Palm Beach County on what you need to do during a Hurricane Watch and Hurricane Warning.

Vegetation Cleanup 2009
Letter from Police Chief in regards to preparing your yard before a hurricane.

During A Storm

Saffir-Simpson Scale

Category	Wind Speed
1	74 to 95 mph
2	96 to 110 mph
3	111 to 130 mph
4	131 to 155 mph
5	155+ mph

Source: Palm Beach County website

During Landfall
Helpful information and safety tips compiled by Palm Beach County

After A Storm

After the Storm - Who Helps?
Information on who helps after a storm.
Source: Palm Beach County.

FEMA Disaster Recovery and Assistance

General Post-Storm Safety
A bunch of post-storm safety tips.
Source: Palm Beach County.

Hurricane Information Links

Florida Division of Emergency Management

Hurricane Preparedness Guide 2009

FEMA Hurricane Season

National Hurricane Center
Hurricane Tracking Chart

FEMA Disaster Assistance

Palm Beach County Division of Emergency Management

National Weather Service

PBCEM Surge Area Mapping System