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Special Edition

Hurricane Dorian
Storm Related Questions Call

Emergency Information Center       
561-712-6400
HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS

Make A Plan

Knowing what to do is your best protection and your responsibility!

  • Find out what reoccurring hazards are prone to your local area; consult the Palm Beach County Evacuation Tool for Storm Surge Information
  • Familiarize yourself with Evacuation Zones and Locate Evacuation Risk Shelters near your area
  • Determine where you can get building supplies or groceries during a disaster
  • Make a Family Disaster Plan and practice it with family members
  • Plan how to stay in touch with family and friends if everyday methods of communication are not available
  • Pre-register for Special Needs and Pet-Friendly Shelters

​Build a Kit

      Having the right items during a disaster can make all the difference!

  • Emergency Essentials
  • Important Documents
  • Specialty Items
  • Click HERE for a comprehensive list

​Be Informed

      Know where to go for current and accurate information!

  • Monitor local media sources
  • Follow us on social media
  • Sign up for AlertPBC notifications   
  • Download the  PBC DART App

For more information email PBCaccessibility@pbcgov.org.
or click here to visit Emergency Management Division

LIMIT YARD WORK

While Hurricane Threatens

Palm Beach County is in the cone of uncertainty for Tropical Storm Dorian, this week is NOT the time to do major yard work or begin construction projects.

Solid Waste Authority of Palm Beach County asks all county residents to:

  1. Refrain from cutting down whole trees or doing major yard or construction projects until after the storm passes
  2. Not place any debris at the curb after a Hurricane Watch or Hurricane Warning is issued

Excess yard waste placed curbside may put a strain on collection and disposal efforts, and large piles of new vegetation trimming and construction debris may be left at the curb should the storm impact our area. Mass cutting places a tremendous burden on the collection and disposal processes and there is not enough equipment or manpower to handle the additional material before the storm makes landfall.

The SWA is working with the Palm Beach County Division of Emergency Management Operations Center to monitor the storm’s potential path to make a determination on any facility closures or cancelled garbage, recyclables and yard waste collections in the unincorporated parts of the county. But, we need the help of every resident for the efficient removal of debris leading up to and after the storm.

For additional information on debris collection in unincorporated parts of Palm Beach County, contact:
SWA Customer Information Services
 561-697-2700 or 866-792-4636 (toll-free)

https://swa.org/151/Hurricane-Information

Have any ideas, suggestions, concerns?

Contact Us!

We are here to help you!
Administrative Assistants to Commissioner Gregg K. Weiss:

Niels Heimeriks
Constituent Issues
NHeimeriks@pbcgov.org

Office: 561-355-4966   Cell: 561-371-1089

Virginia Savietto 
Constituent Issues
VSavietto@pbcgov.org

Office: 561-355-2209   Cell: 561-324-9621

Paul Razza 
Scheduling & Constituent Issues
PRazza@pbcgov.org

Office: 561-355-2202  

Website: www.pbcgov.com/D2
Email us as a group: district2@pbcgov.org


Contact PBC Commissioner Gregg Weiss, District 2 at:
301 N. Olive Avenue, 12th Floor
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Tel: 561-355-2202
Email: district2@pbcgov.org
Website: www.pbcgov.com/D2
Follow us on social media:
Facebook: @GreggWeissPBCCommissionerD2
Twitter: @GreggPBC

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