Hurricane Preparedness

Hurricane season brings serious risks to our community, and being prepared is the most effective way to protect your family, home, and business. This page provides guidance on how to plan ahead, stay informed, and take action before, during, and after a storm. Included below are links to essential resources, including emergency supply kit checklists, directions on how to develop a Family Emergency Plan, state, federal, and non-profit links, and more. Explore the sections below to find the support you need to stay ready.

Supply Checklist

• Emergency supply kit shopping list: Palm Beach County
• Supply kit checklist: Florida Division of Emergency Disaster
• Build an emergency tool kit: Ready.gov

Generator Safety

• Generator safety usage and warnings

Family Emergency Plan

• Family Emergency planning: Ready.gov

Pet Preparedness

• Prepare Your Pets for Disasters | Ready.gov

Special Needs

• Palm Beach County has an established Special Needs Shelter Program for residents with certain medical problems during a major emergency. Click here to fill out an online Application Form or click here for more information

FEMA

800-621-3362

READY.GOV

https://www.ready.gov/

NOAA Weather

https://www.noaa.gov/weather

Florida Division of Emergency Management

https://www.floridadisaster.org/

850-815-4000

United Way 2-1-1: Food, shelter, and local resources

Dial 211

Red Cross:

800-733-2767

Download the Red Cross app – text “APPS” to 90999