Page 11 - Boca Club News - June '22

Boca Club News, Page 11
From the Desk of Palm Beach County Mayor

Robert S. Weinroth: Miracle Landing at PBI

Robert Weinroth, a former member Homeless Resource Center 2. Palm Beach County Please take some time to prepare and access the resources
of the Boca Raton City Council, was recently broke ground on its second Homeless Resource below:
elected as a Palm Beach County Center (HRC2) on Lake Worth Road in Palm Springs. • PBC DART (app) for vital information such as storm
Commissioner to replace Steven The 20,000-square-foot center, due to open in 14 surge evacuation areas, flood zones, shelter locations, and
Abrams, who retired due to term months, will feature over 70 beds, a sheriff substation, locations with emergency generators.
limits requirements. health care services, laundry, pantry and community room. • AlertPBC is the county’s Emergency Alert & Notification
Our community is incredibly Additionally, HRC2 will offer supportive services including System that notifies users of imminent threats via text
grateful to the air traffic controller housing placement and job training to restore individuals messages, email or telephone calls. To sign up, visit www.
who skillfully guided an individual to self-sufficiency. alertpbc.com.
with no piloting skills to a safe landing at Palm Beach The county currently has other homeless resource Nonprofit Spotlight: Special Spaces. Special Spaces is
International Airport. facilities, including the Philip D. Lewis Homeless a local nonprofit dedicated to creating dream bedrooms for
The pilot of the single-engine plane was incapacitated Resource Center, Belle Glade Intake Center, Lake Village children ages 2-19 in south Palm Beach County who have
by a sudden medical emergency as the plane approached the at the Glades and Lewis Center Annex (South Florida cancer.
coast near Boca Raton. The recordings of their conversation Fairgrounds). Additionally, groundbreakings will soon take Through the child’s imagination—and at no cost to the
were calm and focused under harrowing circumstances. place for 17 cottage homes for homeless families. family—volunteers transform the child’s existing bedroom
Fortunately, the controller was also a flight instructor Addressing our homeless population remains a top into a magical place of hope, a place not only to sleep but
and quickly printed a picture of the cockpit to assist with priority for the Palm Beach County Board of County also to recover and spend time away from the challenges
the landing. The patient, heroic efforts of both pilot and Commissioners. of their illness. Most importantly, it is a space where they
controller averted an emergency from becoming a disaster. Hurricane Resources. Colorado State University’s can just be a kid.
Learn About Scams. Palm Beach County Sheriff’s hurricane forecast projected 19 named storms, with nine The Boca Raton chapter started in 2016 and will
Office Volunteers Against Scams Team (VAST) is urging of those storms predicted as major hurricanes. be transforming its 38th bedroom in June. For more
residents to be vigilant in protecting themselves against While county emergency officials are prepared, we information, visit https://specialspaces.org/our-chapters/
identity theft and scams. urge everyone to take the necessary steps in preparing for florida/.
VAST offers community presentations to educate and a potential active hurricane season. Emergency officials If you require assistance, please contact our office at
inform residents on how to avoid scammers who prey on advise that residents should be prepared to survive on their (561) 355-2204 or email RWeinroth@pbcgov.org.
emotions and bank accounts. For more information, call own for at least 72 hours. Supplies sell out fast once a storm
(561) 688-3970 or email Levyr@pbso.org. has been forecast, so it is imperative to plan ahead.
Memo from County Tax Collector Anne M. Gannon:

Take Our Survey, Win a Prize!

By Anne M. Gannon, Constitutional feedback. The survey residents have used these kiosks and I have been so pleased
Tax Collector serving Palm Beach deadline is June 30th. to hear how accessible and convenient these kiosks are. I
County. You can reach her office At the conclusion of invite you to try the kiosk next time your motor vehicle
by Email: ClientAdvocate@ the survey, we will registration is due for renewal - it’s the fastest option we
taxcollectorpbc.com. Phone: (561) randomly select three offer! Visit www.pbctax.com/kiosks to access complete
355-4271. submissions to receive details and to find the location nearest you as we will soon
Each month, I provide you with a prize pack featuring be offering new locations in Palm Beach County.
updates and information about tax collector branded Prepare Now for Hurricane Season. As we enter
my office and our community. items. Be sure to include your email address in the survey Hurricane Season, your best defense is to plan ahead and
My goal is to inform, educate and help you navigate the form so we can contact you to award you the prize pack, if prepare early. To help you with your advance planning,
many services provided by my office. To ensure that I am your entry is randomly selected. Thank you in advance for we offer a Hurricane Guide so you can Plan…Prepare…
delivering valuable content to you, I need your feedback. participating in this survey. Protect. Our comprehensive guide includes supply lists for
I would appreciate it if you would answer a few survey Renew Your Vehicle Registration in Minutes. Just over your family disaster supplies kit so you can stock up before
questions related to Tax Talk so that my staff and I can a year ago, I introduced the MV-Express self-service kiosks storms become a threat to our area, important telephone
understand better what we can do to continue to make this in Publix Super Markets throughout Palm Beach County. numbers and a section for your important information. We
publication a valuable resource for you. The self-serve, ATM-style machines allow our clients to also break down the terminology you’ll hear to describe
Please visit www.pbctax.com/taxtalk and click on renew their motor vehicle registration and print their decal the storms, so you’ll understand the difference between a
the survey link at the top of the page to provide your on the spot in just a few minutes. Thousands of our county Hurricane Watch and a Hurricane Warning. While there
is no reasoning with hurricane season, there are steps
you can take to prepare! You can download a copy of
the guide at www.pbctax.com/hurricane-guide, or if you
need additional copies for your community or friends
and family, just submit a request form at www.pbctax.
com/hurricane-guide-request. You can also find them at
locations throughout Palm Beach County including your
local library and city halls.
Ask Anne: Surrendering Your Florida License Plate.
When do I need to surrender my license plate?
You will need to surrender your Florida license plate
Scott Cohen is Here to Help! if you are moving out-of-state, getting rid of your vehicle,
Your fellow Boca Pointe Resident is available to or canceling the insurance on your vehicle. If you are
canceling the insurance, surrender the license plate first.
help with Property Insurance Claims to ensure Do I need to make an appointment to surrender my license
your insurance company treats you fairly! plate?

No, you can surrender your Florida license plate by
Do You Have an INSURANCE CLAIM? visiting any of our six service centers. When you arrive,
inform the check-in receptionist that you are there to
● Water damage? ● Fire? surrender your plate. The receptionist will provide you
● Roof leak? ● Mold? with a form to complete and they will take your plate.
For a list of directions to our service centers, visit www.
● Damaged floor tile? ● Storm damage? pbctax.com/locations.
● Plumbing leak? ● Kitchen/Bathroom damage? Can I surrender my plate by mail?
● Cabinet damage? Yes, you can mail your Florida license plate to: Tax
Scott Will Get You the Settlement YOU Deserve! Collector, PBC, P.O. Box 3715, West Palm Beach, FL
33402-3715, along with a completed Surrendering a License
Closed, Denied, Underpaid Claim? He can help! Call for a FREE no obligation inspection! Plate form, which is available on our website, www.pbctax.
No recovery? No fee!! com/plate-form.
What happens if I don’t surrender my license plate?
Your insurance company has experts on their side – SHOULDN’T YOU? Failure to surrender the license plate may result in civil
Call Scott directly (954) 937-1224 / scohen@tpc.insure liability, fines, and suspension of driving privileges.
Important Dates & Deadlines:
www.tpcpublicadjusters.com June 20th Juneteenth Holiday Observed – Tax
Collector Offices Closed
Policyholders who hired public adjusters for non-catastrophe claims received 574% more money than those who did not hire a P.A, Filing a claim can
not legally affect your coverage. This is a solicitation if you have filed a claim and are happy with your settlement please disregard this advertisement. June 30th Installment Payment Plan – first payment
due (to receive discount)