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Commissioner’s Update
Hurricane Preparedness 2022 emergency event and the recovery that follows is more Register now for Palm Beach County’s Emergency
effective. Notification System, better known as AlertPBC by
By Commissioner Maria Start building your hurricane kit with the Official Palm visiting www.discover.pbcgov.org/publicsafety/dem
Marino Beach County Hurricane Planning Guide, which you can and click on this image. AlertPBC allows you to opt in
June 1 is the official start find at https://discover.pbcgov.org/publicsafety/PDF/ to receive notice via phone calls, text messaging, emails
of the Atlantic hurricane Hurricane-Guide.pdf. For any additional information, or and more, about city/county or weather safety hazards or
season, and researchers at if you do not have Internet access, contact the Emergency concerns. All registered information is protected and is
Colorado State University Information Center at (561) 712-6400. The guide is a not to be used for any other purpose.
have predicted an above- comprehensive source for “everything-you-need-to-
average season, with 19 know” about being prepared in the event of a storm. It
named storms and nine includes checklists for supplies, and questions to ask
hurricanes. Of the nine yourself about the condition of your home, or if you are
storms, they have forecast located in a mandatory evacuation area. If so, the guide
that four will become major also includes transportation and shelter information, what
hurricanes considered categories 3, 4 or 5, with a wind you should do to secure your home, and what to bring
range of 111 to 157 mph and beyond. A Category 3 or with you.
higher storm can cause catastrophic property damage and Your plan should include a kit of essentials for
power outages, forcing residents out of their homes for sheltering in place, that includes nonperishable food,
days to months. health and first-aid supplies, paper goods, a full
While these may be sobering statistics, particularly for prescription of your required medications, a waterproof
new residents who are largely unfamiliar with hurricanes, container to store important documents, cleaning You can download the Palm Beach County Disaster
you have many resources available through Palm Beach supplies, tools, candles, flashlights, and batteries. Also, Awareness and Recovery Tool (DART) app on your
County’s Division of Emergency Management. Personal remember to prepare a kit for your pets. smartphone to track evacuation zones, shelter open/closed
preparedness can help you keep your family safe and Now is the time to prune your yard vegetation and status, damage assessment information, and many other
property secure, and this was the emphasis at the 36th perform your major tree cutting, because once a storm features to help you during a disaster.
Annual Governor’s Hurricane Conference held recently watch or warning is issued there is no certainty that Be well, and be prepared. If I can assist you, please
in West Palm Beach. Experts from FEMA reported that your hauler will be able to collect your yard trimmings. contact me at (561) 355-2201 or by email at mmarino@
there exists an “epidemic of complacency.” Very simply, Additionally, if you have expired hurricane supplies pbcgov.org.
if people do not perceive a risk, they do not prepare. that may include power tool batteries, propane tanks, or
Through proper preparation, navigating through an fuel, dispose of them properly at any of the Solid Waste
Authority Home Chemical and Recycling Centers. The
North County Transfer Station is located at 14185 North
Helping Smart But Military Trail, Jupiter, 33458, and you can find additional
information at Home Chemical Disposal, Solid Waste
Scattered Kids Authority of Palm Beach County, Fla., (swa.org) or by
calling (561) 697-2700 or (866) SWA-INFO (toll-free).
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