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Commissioner’s Update

Preparing For Hurricane at https://discover.pbcgov.org/publicsafety/PDF/Hurricane- Home Chemical Disposal | Solid Waste Authority of Palm
Season 2024 With Hundreds Guide.pdf. For any additional information, or if you do not have Beach County, FL (swa.org) or by calling (561) 697-2700 or
(866) SWA-INFO (toll-free). Register now for Palm Beach
Internet access, contact the Emergency Information Center at
Of Thousands Of New (561) 712-6400 or our office can mail one to you. The guide is County’s Emergency Notification System, better known as
AlertPBC by visiting discover.pbcgov.org/publicsafety/dem.
a comprehensive source for “everything-you-need-to-know”
Residents about being prepared in the event of a storm. It includes AlertPBC allows you to opt in to receive notice via phone
checklists for supplies, and questions to ask yourself about the calls, text messaging, emails and more, about city/county or
By Vice Mayor Maria G. condition of your home, or if you are located in a mandatory weather safety hazards or concerns. All registered information
Marino evacuation area. If so, the guide also includes transportation and is protected and is not to be used for any other purpose.
Florida, with its shelter information, what you should do to secure your home,
picturesque beaches, vibrant and what to bring with you.
culture and year-round Your plan should include a kit of essentials for sheltering
sunshine, has long been the in place, that includes nonperishable food, health and first
beacon for those seeking to aid supplies, paper goods, a full prescription of your required
live in paradise. However, medications, a waterproof container to store important
alongside the allure of its documents, cleaning supplies, tools, candles, flashlights,
tropical climate comes batteries. Likewise, remember to prepare a kit for your pets.
the ever-looming threat of Also, if you haven’t fired up your generator, test it now and
hurricanes. As thousands of new residents flock to the make sure you have gas for it. Residents should keep their
Sunshine State each year, it becomes increasingly crucial to vehicles’ gas tanks at least half full during hurricane season
emphasize the significance of hurricane preparedness and to ensure they have enough fuel to evacuate as soon as
prevention measures. Beyond safeguarding property and possible without worrying about long lines at gas stations You can download the Palm Beach County Disaster
infrastructure, the well-being and safety of Florida’s residents and to avoid gas shortages prior to a storm. For Floridians Awareness and Recovery Tool (DART) app on your
are at stake. with electric vehicles, it’s recommended that the battery be smartphone to track evacuation zones, shelter open/closed
June 1 is the official start of the Atlantic hurricane maintained between 50 and 80 percent capacity at all times, status, damage assessment information and many other
season, which runs from June 1 to Nov. 30, and researchers depending on the type of vehicle and what the vehicle’s features to help you during a disaster.
at Colorado State University are predicting an extremely manual recommends.
active season with 23 named storms, including 11 that will Now is the time to prune your yard vegetation and perform
become hurricanes and five reaching major hurricane strength your major tree cutting, because once a storm watch or
(Category 3 or higher.) While these may be sobering statistics, warning is issued there is no certainty that your hauler will
particularly for new residents who are largely unfamiliar with be able to collect your yard trimmings and only a maximum
hurricanes, there are many resources available through Palm of one 6-cubic-yard pile of yard waste is collected each
Beach County’s Division of Emergency Management. Before week. Additionally, if you have expired hurricane supplies
the season begins, it’s important to take care of things that that may include power tool batteries, propane tanks or fuel, Lastly, instead of buying water in bottles, consider using
require a bit more time, which will have you prepared and dispose of them properly at any of the Solid Waste Authority your own tap water and fill all of those containers you already
ready to respond when the warnings come. Home Chemical and Recycling Centers. The North County have at home. This will save you money and save our landfills.
Start building your hurricane kit with the Official Palm Transfer Station is located at 14185 North Military Trail, Be well, and be prepared. If I can assist you, please contact me
Beach County Hurricane Planning Guide, which you can find Jupiter, 33458, and you can find additional information at at (561) 355-2201 or by email at mmarino@pbc.gov.
Jupiter Medical Center Receives $10 Million Donation

The Gift Will Establish The JMC’s Elliott Family Center for Cardiac Electrophysiology specialty industries. Products range from pressure-sensitive
tapes, foil products, cloth tapes, foam products and more.
will be part of the hospital’s award-winning Robson Heart
Elliott Family Center For & Vascular Institute, which features an AFib Center of The couple supports causes close to their heart through their
R. Hugh Elliott Family Foundation, including health care and
Excellence. Since launching in 2020, the hospital’s heart
Cardiac Electrophysiology program has rapidly expanded to meet the growing demand education.
for its services, including a Structural Heart Program. Like all “It has been incredible to watch Jupiter Medical Center
Jupiter Medical Center is specialties, the hospital employs a multidisciplinary approach continue to expand the depth and breadth of its services over the
pleased to announce a $10 to heart care, and the ever-increasing team of cardiac specialists past few years, all while remaining committed to quality, safety
million donation to establish is experienced in a wide range of treatments, including and patient satisfaction,” said Hugh Elliott. “We wanted to be
the Elliott Family Center for pharmaceutical, minimally invasive and surgical. part of the tremendous impact the hospital is making on this
Cardiac Electrophysiology. “According to the Centers for Disease Control and region, and we felt passionate that we could make a difference
The donation comes from Prevention, it is estimated that more than 12 million people by helping the hospital to expand a highly in-demand service,
Jupiter-based donors Hugh in the United States will have AFib in 2030,” said David like treatment for AFib.”
and Nancy Elliott. The funds Weisman, M.D., a fellowship-trained, board-certified cardiac “We are so grateful to the Elliotts for their incredible
will help to expand the not- electrophysiologist. “Electrophysiologists are an integral part generosity,” said Traci Simonsen, chief philanthropy officer of
for-profit hospital’s existing of heart care and will continue to grow in importance given the the Jupiter Medical Center Foundation. “Their donation will
Electrophysiology (EP) Lab expected volume of patients in the near future. I am grateful tremendously impact the lives of patients who need and want
from one lab to two and to the Elliotts for their foresight and commitment to ensuring access to the highest quality health care in our region.”
support future growth and Nancy and Hugh Elliott our community will have access to the highest quality heart For more information about Jupiter Medical Center, visit
expansion needs. Between care for generations to come.” jupitermed.com, call (561) 263-2234, or follow Jupiter Medical
fiscal year 2022 and 2023, Jupiter Medical Center saw a nearly Hugh Elliott founded Elliott Tape, a certified veteran-owned Center on Facebook and Instagram @jupitermedicalcenter
40 percent increase in demand for electrophysiology procedures. business in Auburn Hills, Mich., in 1974 to supply tape to or on Twitter @JupiterMedCtr. For more information about
During an EP study, highly trained electrophysiologists the automotive industry. The company evolved into Elliott Jupiter Medical Center Foundation or ways to give, visit
who specialize in heart arrhythmias use minimally invasive, Group International and remains a leading tape supplier for jmcfoundation.org or call (561) 263-5728.
state-of-the-art equipment to monitor and map the heart’s automotive, appliance, aerospace, military, industrial and Photo by Tracey Benson Photography
electrical systems. The studies help physicians understand
each patient’s unique arrhythmia, including the cause, where it
is originating, how well certain medications are working, and
if a patient needs an implantable device like a pacemaker or
another procedure to help control their abnormal heart rhythms.
“At Jupiter Medical Center, we are committed to expanding
access to the highest quality health care,” said Amit Rastogi,
M.D., MHCM, president and CEO of Jupiter Medical Center. How much will you
“We are grateful to Hugh and Nancy for their donation, which
supports our shared vision. Their generous gift will ensure our
community will continue to have access to world-class health need to retire?
care where it’s needed – close to home.”
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