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Our Village Voice

VOL. 34 NO. 6 www.seabreezepublications.com JUNE 2023

Northern Notes Bill’s Box

By Katie Roundtree,
Finance Director, By Bill Thompson
Northern Palm Beach Alright, here we go or as
County Improvement Matthew McConaughey
District says, “Alright, Alright,
Hurricane Facts And Alright!”
Trivia Parking
It’s that time of year when It has been noted that
our thoughts turn to the cars are blocking the
tropics and we keep our sidewalk at an increased
fingers crossed for a quiet level. This is a Jupiter and
hurricane season. Below are state code violation subject to fine. Also, Shores residents
some interesting facts about these giant storms to kick off are forced into the street.
the hurricane season. In 1999, Hurricane Floyd was barely a Category 1 Parking on the grassy space between sidewalk and
Hurricanes, typhoons and tropical cyclones are all the hurricane, but it still managed to mow down 19 million trees street is strongly discouraged. It is bad for the grass
same phenomenon. In the Pacific Ocean, hurricanes are and caused over a billion dollars in damage. and a negative appearance for our upscale community.
generally known as typhoons. In the Indian Ocean they are Only five Category 5 hurricanes (the highest category on The space is a Town easement for underground utilities.
called tropical cyclones. In the Atlantic Ocean they are called the hurricane strength scale) have hit the continental United However, the grass and trees are the responsibility of
hurricanes. The word hurricane comes from the Taino Native States since the beginning of the 20th century: the 1935 the homeowners. In effect, it is an essential part of your
American word, hurucane, meaning evil spirit of the wind. Florida Keys Labor Day Hurricane, Hurricane Camille in landscaped front yard, but cars are a negative reflection
The earliest hurricane report comes from Christopher 1969, Hurricane Andrew in 1992, Hurricane Michael in 2018 on The Shores of Jupiter, a preferred place to live in the
Columbus in 1495, who encountered a tropical storm on one of and most recently Hurricane Ian in 2022 attained Category 5 Town of Jupiter.
his voyages to the New World. He later declared that “nothing strength just hours before it made landfall on the west coast Common Areas – Preserves, Parks, And Lakes
but the service of God and the extension of the monarchy”’ of Florida. You may have noticed an improvement in sod and
would induce him to expose himself to such danger. Hurricane Katrina is the costliest hurricane to have ever mulch. Our development’s professional landscapers are
The first hurricane to hit the American Colonies happened hit the United States, causing some $192 billion dollars’ busy now returning all sod in and along the common areas.
on August 25, 1635. worth of damage in New Orleans and across much of the Gulf The new pole lamps on Longshore are beautiful and
The first time anyone flew into a hurricane happened in Coast. It was a Category 5 storm at one point, but a Category make evening walking much safer.
1943 in the middle of World War II. 3 when it made landfall along the Louisiana-Mississippi The irrigation system is under regulation to assure
In 1944, the United States Navy’s Pacific fleet was crushed border. good coverage. Homeowners have been encouraged to
by Typhoon Cobra, which sank three destroyers and damaged The most intense tropical cyclone ever measured when check their systems for times to water and reminded that
many ships. considering a storm’s central pressure (this pressure drops during the rainy season the lawns don’t need irrigation
Bangladesh was created after a hurricane. In 1970, this as cyclones become stronger) was Typhoon Tip, which on every day. Rain gauges help control the use of lake water
region of Pakistan was struck by a cyclone and 500,000 Oct. 12, 1979, had a central pressure of 870 millibars. – sometimes improving water conservation
people died. The people felt their government did not do The most intense tropical cyclone in terms of the highest Alligators
enough to help after the disaster so in 1971, they voted to wind speeds measured was Tropical Cyclone Olivia, which Gators, who lived here first, come back to our lakes
become independent of Pakistan and Bangladesh was born. struck Australia in 1996. It had wind speeds of 253 mph (407 from time to time. Their mating season is May to
In 1971, Hurricane Ginger lasted for over three weeks. kph) the fastest wind ever measured on the Earth’s surface. September. We must be aware of a distinct danger of
In 1989, Hurricane Hugo completely destroyed several attacks on pets, children, and adults who are warned
forests in South Carolina. Northern Notes on page 2 to assume large and small gators may be close to shore
and are very fast in the water and on land. Elderly adults
Latest Water Quality Report who may have poor agility and reaction time are also
vulnerable.
Now Available Online Bill’s Box on page 5

The 2022 Town of Jupiter 2. Provides customers with a better understanding
Water Quality Report is of the drinking water delivered by the Town of Jupiter
now available. The Town is Utilities Department
pleased to report that the water Residents can view the complete report online by
delivered to Jupiter Utilities visiting www.jupiter.fl.us/1561/Current-Water-Quality-
customers meets or exceeds all Report. Residents also received a printed copy in the mail
state and federal requirements. with their May utility bill. Printed reports are available
This annual water at the Town Hall and Jupiter Community Center lobbies
quality report: as well.
1. Gives residents the For water quality comments or questions, please
results of tests performed on contact Allyson Felsburg at (561) 741-2735 or AllysonF@
the Town’s drinking water by Utilities staff jupiter.fl.us.

REPORT SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY IMMEDIATELY

TO THE JUPITER POLICE DEPARTMENT
(561) 799-4445

Use 911 for emergencies only. Lock car doors.
Do not leave valuables in the car.