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Fire Rescue Safety Tips

As the official hurricane • Have fresh batteries and battery-operated radio and use, and running the generator too close to the house, can cause
season approaches, now is flashlights. If the power is out, it is best to save the battery power serious injury and death. Carbon monoxide created by a generator
the time to prepare your in your smartphone for emergency use, and not use it for weather is a leading cause of death related to a hurricane.
checklist for plans and items or media apps. The two hurricane shelters closest to Abacoa are Independence
to keep you, your family and • Create a plan for whether or not you intend to stay in Middle School and Palm Beach Gardens High School.
your property safe. your home or go to a shelter should the storm become severe, You can get information on hurricane shelters and general
It is important to be and make sure you let family and/or friends know your plan. preparedness by visiting the website discover.pbcgov.org/
aware of, and follow Communications can become compromised which can make it publicsafety.
notifications put out by Palm challenging to locate you. Thank you and stay safe.
Beach County Division of • If you have hurricane shutters for your home, don’t put them Steen Eriksson,
Emergency Management, as up until you are advised to do so by Emergency Management, Community Relations,
that is the most up-to-date and remove them when the hazards have passed. Leaving Professional Firefighters/Paramedics
and relevant information to our local area. shutters up when they are not needed for hurricane protection of Palm Beach County
Things That You Can Do Now To Prepare can make it more difficult for firefighters to gain access to your Local 2928
• Stock up on water, nonperishable food and a well-supplied home in the event of a fire or medical emergency in non-storm HOAN@iaff2928.com
first-aid kit. conditions.
• Make sure your smoke detectors are operational and your • If you intend to use a generator for emergency power, follow
fire extinguishers are in good condition. all safety guidelines provided by the manufacturer. Improper
Temple Israel Religious School

To Include Social Action Projects

Temple Israel’s Religious School is expanding (starting traditions, culture, values, prayers and liturgy. We strive poverty, public affairs, racial injustice, food insecurity
Aug. 2021) and will include monthly intergenerational to provide opportunities for friendships and community- and Jewish peoplehood.
family-focused Social Action projects. Through building in an inclusive environment. Among the Social For more information, contact our Religious School
nurturing, smaller class sizes, our students form their Action projects being considered are: ethics, refugees, and Youth Programming Director, Jackie Klein, M.A. at
Jewish identity and deepen their connection to Israel and animal care, local community building, homelessness, (561) 833-8421 or jackie@temple-israel.com.
its people. Our Religious School passionately integrates
tikkun olam using a three-pronged approach focusing on “Service is our number one priority”
Jewish Heroes, Holidays and History (with an emphasis
on American Jewish history), and lessons include Jewish 561-743-0070

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News

By Ilan Kaufer,
Jupiter Vice Mayor
I hope you are having a
great May and are getting
ready for a fun summer.
Please find below some
recent updates.
V ice Mayor Expires 5/31/21.
Appointment –
Councilor May
March marked the end State Licensed & Insured
of my rotation as vice Serving Palm Beach County CPC # 1457468 • LPG#30099
mayor and at our meeting in early April I nominated
Councilor May to serve in that role for the upcoming year.
The council voted unanimously to select Councilor May
and I have great confidence he will do well in that role. Mittleman Eye Voted “THE BEST”
Ida Simmons Proclamation
On March 29, we lost a pillar in our community. Ida
Simmons, whose family is one of the oldest African-
American families in the Jupiter area, was born in
Jupiter and lived here for over a century. Her enormous
contributions to our local community will not be forgotten,
and I was honored to propose a resolution in her memory
that was passed by the council during the April 20
meeting. Our thoughts and prayers go out to her family,
friends, church and community.
Medical Marijuana Dispensaries
A majority of Council voted to discuss the current
ban on medical marijuana dispensaries in Jupiter at an 5,500
upcoming meeting. It is expected that discussion will
occur at one of the meetings in May.
Brightline Fencing And Landscaping
The Town received a report from staff on the status
of proposed safety measures as the Town prepares for Scott Fair, DO Justina Vasiliauskas, OD
Brightline operations. The presentation reviewed and David Mittleman, MD Elon Luzon, OD
considered fencing and landscape buffers at certain “Best Ophthalmologist” “Best Optometrist” Finalist
locations along the corridor. I will continue to be an
advocate for increased safety measures along our corridor Mittleman Eye Hugh Glatts
and at intersections to ensure public safety. “Best Place to Work” “Best Boss”
Thank you for keeping up to date on these activities.
Please make sure to follow me on social media on Thank You for your Votes!
Facebook at www.facebook.com/kauferfl and on Twitter Providing a Lifetime of
@CouncilorKaufer for more frequent updates. Please Vision Care in a Setting
reach out with any questions or comments. If you have any of Excellence Jupiter/Gardens
comments, questions, or concerns about these initiatives 601 University Blvd, Suite 101,
or any other Town matters, please email me at ilank@ mittlemaneye.com Jupiter, FL 33458
jupiter.fl.us. 561.500.2020 Call or Text West Palm Beach
: info@mittlemaneye.com Redefining Excellence. 2000 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd, Suite 400,
West Palm Beach, FL 33409