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Commissioner’s Update

Hurricane Preparedness 2021 Things I’ve Learned Along The Way Remember to complete all major cutting of vegetation,
Although you may have insured your valuables, take including tree removal long before June, which means that
By Commissioner pictures of them and if you can, move them to a safe place. you should focus on this type of property maintenance
Maria Marino Make sure to remove your ice from the icemaker and turn between December and April. If your trimmings
With hurricane season it off. If you lose power, this will prevent melting. Put that exceed the allowable six cubic yards at the curb for
around the corner, it is ice in a plastic tub and keep it in the freezer. Take all of unincorporated areas or beyond what your municipality
important that we remain those recyclable water bottles you have around the house allows, Solid Waste Authority can arrange for removal
mindful of preparation. and fill with tap water and any other container you can seal. of vegetation at a rate of $8 per cubic yard. For more
After the past year of This saves you from having to buy an overabundance of information about debris removal, visit https://www.swa.
stocking up on toilet plastic water bottles. Your dishwasher, washer and dryer org/153/Before-During-and-After-the-Storm.
paper, paper towels, make great storage places for items you want to keep dry if If you have specific questions or concerns about the
cleaning products and hand you experience water intrusion. I remember once filling my accessibility of the Official Palm Beach County Hurricane
sanitizer, we cannot neglect dishwasher with my heirloom china. If you are a diabetic or Planning Guide, we have trained individuals available to
our hurricane supply kits. have any medications that need to be kept cold, please make assist you. Please contact public affairs directly at (561)
I can already hear the collective groan, made worse sure to have enough ice in a cooler to keep your medicines 355-2754, or via email at pbcaccessibility@pbcgov.org. As
by recent news reports from the National Oceanic and cold should you lose power. Have a phone charger you can always, if I can be of assistance to you, please call me at
Atmospheric Administration about moving up the season use in your car, especially if you do not have a landline (561) 355-2201 or send an email to mmarino@pbcgov.org.
start date by a few weeks. The storm season of 2020 phone. Lastly, be a “check-in buddy” with your friends and
was the sixth in a row in which named tropical storms family so that everyone will know who is safe.
developed before the official start on June 1.
Palm Beach County has the resources you need
Management is your go-to for the latest information on SUMMER SPECIAL
to prepare and respond. Our Division of Emergency
matters you should consider, such as your flood zone,
evacuation zone, emergency shopping list, FEMA tips Trade-In Your Current Medical Alert System and
for storage of food and water, shelters, gas stations and Receive $139 Credit Towards the Rolls-Royce
grocery stores with generators, and the list goes on. of Medical Alert Systems.
From the county’s webpage at https://discover.pbcgov.
org/publicsafety/dem/Pages/Preparedness.aspx, you can
explore links to find out how you can best prepare, based FALLEN TO THE FLOOR? NEED HELP!
on your personal situation. The basic steps include: INTRODUCING THE NEW LINK+
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important documents secured in a waterproof container all the Medical Devices in the
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• Be informed – along with monitoring local Connect with your physician from the
radio, television and social media, you can sign up for comfort of your home.
Remote Patient Monitoring
Remote Patient Monitoring
ALERTPBC, the county’s emergency notification system, » Avoid Unnecessary Trips to the ER or Doctors Offices
that will quickly provide you with critical information Our unique remote monitoring gateway allows Health Care Providers and Healthcare
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By downloading the free PBC DART app on your • Diabetes
smartphone, you will have immediate access to up-to- • High Cholesterol
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that preparedness is a responsibility we all share, and Health Reports
this is so true. You can volunteer with organizations that FEATURES: » Immediate Vital Sign Warnings
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The Salvation Army, United Way, Medical Reserve Corps, » 24hr Response System » Fall Detection Alert
and the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT). » 24hr Heart Monitoring » GPS Location Services
Fully automated alert system notifies
CERT is a community-based organization of residents Fully automated alert system notifies
call centers/providers in case of
call centers/providers in case of
who learn how to take emergency response actions in » 24/7 Professional Call Center » Travel with Link+
decline in patient’s health condition
decline in patient’s health condition
safe ways until the professional emergency responders » Medication Reminders » Daily Reports to Give to Your Doctor
can respond. The Division of Emergency Management has 24HR RESPONSE SYSTEM:
2-Way Audio/Video between the
trained over 3,200 CERTs throughout Palm Beach County 2-Way Audio/Video between the
patients & the providers directly
patients & the providers directly
in disaster preparedness, response, and communications. Individuals or seniors living alone always feel safe knowing that help is just a call away.
from the Link+
from the Link+
The 24hr response feature will advise you of the immediate medical attention you may
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