MAINTAINING YOUR PLAN

Communication Plan

• Make a list of family, friends and others who will be part of your plan.

• Your family may not be together when disaster strikes so plan how you will contact each other. Complete a contact card for each family member and have them keep these cards handy in a wallet/backpack. Also keep on file at your child’s school.

• Consider a plan where each family member calls or emails the same friend or relative in the event of an emergency. A friend/relative who lives out of town, and out of the storm’s path may be the best choice.

• Watch and listen to local TV and radio for official instructions as they become available.

• If you plan to evacuate your home, make sure those in your support network know when and where you plan to go. Be sure someone locally has an extra key to your home.

Homeowner Associations

• Confirm arrangements for debris/vegetation removal with landscaping company or contractor.

• Establish contact list of board members/management company.

• Clear drainage systems including inlets, pipes, and outfall structures.

• Compile list of residents that may need assistance before and after a hurricane.

• Close storm shutters on common area buildings.

• Remove or secure loose items on common property. Secure/move outdoor objects or bring indoors.

• Close dumpster lids.

General Purpose Tarps

Heavy gauge and extra-heavy gauge polyethylene waterproof tarps are available from hardware stores. They have sewnin edges for extra strength and rust-proof aluminium grommets. These blue tarps can be used temporarily on a damaged roof but cannot be relied upon to provide protection during a hurricane.

Prepare Your Pool

Never empty your pool before a major storm. Adequate water levels help hold a pool in place when heavy rains raise the local water table, and prevent it from cracking. To help manage flooding, drain only one to two feet of water from your pool. Turn off the pump and motor, and cover them with plastic to prevent them from getting soaked. Shock your pool with chlorine to prevent bacteria build-up.

DID YOU KNOW...

City Of Greenacres

During and after a storm, current information and special updates will be posted on our website and social media platforms. Residents can stay connected and informed by following the City of Greenacres Facebook, Twitter and Nextdoor page, or visit greenacresfl.gov.

PBC EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER (EOC) - ACTIVATION LEVELS

LEVEL 1

LEVEL 2

LEVEL 3

FULL ACTIVATION: All lead and support agencies are notified. The Emergency Operations Center (EOC) is staffed by Division of Emergency Management (DEM) personnel, the Executive Policy Group (EPG), all Sections and Branches, their staff, as well as State and Federal representatives.

PARTIAL ACTIVATION: Selected Emergency Operations Center (EOC) staff are notified. The EOC is staffed by Division of Emergency Management (DEM) personnel, their staff, and outside agencies as required to meet the operational need of the incident.

ENHANCED ACTIVATION: The Division of Emergency Management (DEM) transitions to this level for incidents or special events that have the potential for escalation. Notifications are made to appropriate Division and County personnel and support organizations that may be required to take action as part of their normal responsibilities.

LEVEL 4

NORMAL ACTIVATION: This is the normal day-to-day operational level for the Division of Emergency Management (DEM) and the County Warning Point (CWP), which are continuously monitoring local, regional, national, and international events, evaluating threats, and analyzing their impact on Palm Beach County.

DISASTER AWARENESS RECOVER TOOL - APP (DART)

You can download the DART App for your smart phone. The App includes information regarding evacuation zones, shelter open/closed status, damage assessment information, and many other features to help you during a disaster.

IS PALM BEACH COUNTY PREPARED?

Yes. Palm Beach County’s hurricane response and recovery plans are well seasoned and their staff is prepared. The County and the cities have developed a well-coordinated response to provide public safety and health services to those areas affected by a hurricane.

FLORIDA POWER & LIGHT (FPL)

FPL representatives are at the PBC Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and the County coordinates power restoration with them. State and federal response agency representatives will be housed at the EOC before, during, and after the storm to provide assistance to us. PBC has dedicated staff whose sole purpose is to save lives and protect property after a storm and get us back to full operation as soon as possible.

Government Websites

Palm Beach County has several resources for obtaining accurate and important information. The Division of Emergency Management administers the www.ReadyPBC. com website and www.PBCgov.com to provide up-to-date information.