Be proactive, get prepared!

Hurricane Season in the Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea, and Gulf of Mexico is June 1st - November 30th.

At the beginning of Hurricane Season it is recommended that you check your supplies, food stock, water and replace batteries. Click here to create a Family Disaster Plan Checklist offerred by the Florida Division of Emergency Management.

Shutters may be installed/closed when named storms are in the area and must be removed at all other times.

Each member who plans to be absent from their home during the hurricane season must prepare the dwelling unit prior to departure by:

A. Removing all furniture, plants, and other items from the courtyard or patio area.
B. Designating a responsible firm or individual to care for the unit during their absence in the event the dwelling should suffer hurricane damage.

Below is a list of helpful websites:

Red Cross Hurricane Readiness Guide

FEMA

NOAA Weather Radio

National Hurricane Center

 
 
Local Shelters:

Here are the American Red Cross Hurricane Shelter locations throughout Palm Beach County. Some of these shelters may not be open during a hurricane. Please stay tuned to local broadcast media prior to a storm to receive information on which of these shelters are in operation.

 

 

Please click here for a complete list of shelters in Palm Beach County.