Hurricane Information

Please stay tuned to your local tv and radio stations for up to date information and storm advisories. Questions call 732-2635 or police dept 732-8331. Emergencies: call 911. Power Outage/Status: 800-4-OUTAGE

2011 Palm Beach County Hurricane Preparedness Guides are now available online (2010).

Did You Know?
A Hurricane/Tropical Storm Watch will be issued 36 hours in advance.
A Hurricane/Tropical Storm Warning will be issued 24 hours in advance.

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/transfer switch. 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.

Evacuation Route

Family Disaster Supplies Kit
Source: Palm Beach County

Hurricane Season 2011
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 (2011)
Information and list of shelters compiled by Palm Beach County. Pet Friendly Shelter Map / Pet Friendly Shelter Form

Tree-Trimming Contractor List (2011)
FPL's list of approved contractors.
FPL's Guide to Trees and Power Lines

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 2011
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 2011

FEMA Hurricane Season

National Hurricane Center
Hurricane Tracking Chart

FEMA Disaster Assistance

Palm Beach County Hurricane Information

National Weather Service

PBCEM Surge Area Mapping System

NOAA Storm Surge Interactive Maps