Page 14 - Abacoa Community News - June '24

Page 14, Abacoa
Commissioner’s Update

Preparing For Hurricane of Emergency Management. Before the season begins, it’s battery be maintained between 50 and 80 percent capacity

Season 2024 With Hundreds important to take care of things that require a bit more time, at all times, depending on the type of vehicle and what the
which will have you prepared and ready to respond when
vehicle’s manual recommends.
Now is the time to prune your yard vegetation and
Of Thousands Of New the warnings come. perform your major tree cutting, because once a storm

Start building your hurricane kit with the Official Palm
Residents Beach County Hurricane Planning Guide, which you can watch or warning is issued there is no certainty that your
hauler will be able to collect your yard trimmings and only a
find at https://discover.pbcgov.org/publicsafety/PDF/
By Vice Mayor Hurricane-Guide.pdf. For any additional information, or maximum of one 6-cubic-yard pile of yard waste is collected
Maria G. Marino if you do not have Internet access, contact the Emergency each week. Additionally, if you have expired hurricane
Florida, with its Information Center at (561) 712-6400 or our office can supplies that may include power tool batteries, propane
picturesque beaches, vibrant mail one to you. The guide is a comprehensive source for tanks or fuel, dispose of them properly at any of the Solid
culture and year-round “everything-you-need-to-know” about being prepared in Waste Authority Home Chemical and Recycling Centers.
sunshine, has long been the the event of a storm. It includes checklists for supplies, The North County Transfer Station is located at 14185 North
beacon for those seeking to and questions to ask yourself about the condition of your Military Trail, Jupiter, 33458, and you can find additional
live in paradise. However, home, or if you are located in a mandatory evacuation area. information at Home Chemical Disposal | Solid Waste
alongside the allure of its If so, the guide also includes transportation and shelter Authority of Palm Beach County, FL (swa.org) or by calling
tropical climate comes information, what you should do to secure your home, and (561) 697-2700 or (866) SWA-INFO (toll-free). Register
the ever-looming threat of what to bring with you. now for Palm Beach County’s Emergency Notification
hurricanes. As thousands Your plan should include a kit of essentials for sheltering System, better known as AlertPBC by visiting discover.
of new residents flock to the Sunshine State each year, it in place, that includes nonperishable food, health and pbcgov.org/publicsafety/dem. AlertPBC allows you to opt
becomes increasingly crucial to emphasize the significance first aid supplies, paper goods, a full prescription of your in to receive notice via phone calls, text messaging, emails
of hurricane preparedness and prevention measures. Beyond required medications, a waterproof container to store and more, about city/county or weather safety hazards or
safeguarding property and infrastructure, the well-being and important documents, cleaning supplies, tools, candles, concerns. All registered information is protected and is not
safety of Florida’s residents are at stake. flashlights, batteries. Likewise, remember to prepare a kit to be used for any other purpose.
June 1 is the official start of the Atlantic hurricane for your pets. Also, if you haven’t fired up your generator, You can download the Palm Beach County Disaster
season, which runs from June 1 to Nov. 30, and researchers test it now and make sure you have gas for it. Residents Awareness and Recovery Tool (DART) app on your
at Colorado State University are predicting an extremely should keep their vehicles’ gas tanks at least half full during smartphone to track evacuation zones, shelter open/closed
active season with 23 named storms, including 11 that hurricane season to ensure they have enough fuel to evacuate status, damage assessment information and many other
will become hurricanes and five reaching major hurricane as soon as possible without worrying about long lines at features to help you during a disaster.
strength (Category 3 or higher.) While these may be gas stations and to avoid gas shortages prior to a storm. For Lastly, instead of buying water in bottles, consider
sobering statistics, particularly for new residents who Floridians with electric vehicles, it’s recommended that the using your own tap water and fill all of those containers
are largely unfamiliar with hurricanes, there are many you already have at home. This will save you money and
resources available through Palm Beach County’s Division save our landfills. Be well, and be prepared. If I can assist
you, please contact me at (561) 355-2201 or by email at
mmarino@pbc.gov.

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