We're All in This Together
A message from Boca Raton Mayor, Scott Singer
Each year our community works together to prepare for the uncertainty of hurricane season. For some of you, you know exactly what you have to do, and for others, this may be your first hurricane season. Either way, now is the time to make preparations to ensure the safety of you, your family, and your property.
Here are some tips on what you can do now to keep you and your family safe:
- Be sure to stock up on hurricane supplies.
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Know your evacuation zone and have a plan, especially if you live on the barrier island or low-lying areas.
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Test your generators, supplies, and shutters to ensure they're working and that you have all the parts.
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Trim your trees and clean out your garages this month.
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View the City's website on all the different ways how to stay connected before, during, and after a storm.
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Print Out These Important Numbers!
Keep important telephone numbers at the ready and print these important numbers today with our printable "Be Prepared" information card.
You can access the printable document here - and be sure to share with your neighbors!
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IT'S TIME TO CLEAN & CUT
NOW is the time to get ahead and plan to trim your trees and clean out your garages, carports and storage areas throughout the month of June. It is crucial that we prepare now and clean out our homes and properties, so we don’t overwhelm our sanitation systems.
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Thinking about buying a generator, restocking batteries, flashlights or radios? You won't pay sales tax on those items and others if purchased from May 28 - June 6.
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EVACUATION ZONES & SHELTERS |
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Are you in an evacuation zone? If so, have you made a plan?
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MEDICAL NEEDS
If you or your loved ones have specific medical needs or take daily medications, prepare now. If you are in a mandatory evacuation zone, create a plan to get yourself and loved ones out of harm's way. Also, be sure to talk to your doctor to see if you can get additional doses of your medication(s).
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PETS
Unfortunately, our furry friends are not allowed in county shelters. If you have a pet and are in a mandatory evacuation zone, you can pre-register at the Pet Friendly Shelter at the West Boynton Recreation Center. Space is limited and only one owner may accompany their pet. All other family members will need to stay at the adjacent human shelter.
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SPECIAL NEEDS
If you or your loved one has special needs, Palm Beach County has established a Special Needs Shelter for citizens with certain medical problems. The shelter is staffed with physicians and nurses and has auxiliary electrical power, is wind resistant and not flood-prone. Those with special needs are required preregister before any evacuation order is given.
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Palm Beach County Shelters
Keep in mind: Limited capacity will be available at shelters operated by the County.
If you have a family or friend that lives in an evacuation zone, reach out and talk to them about what their plan may be and how you might be able to assist - maybe even offer them the opportunity to stay with you so you can all weather the storm together.
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A Message from the Solid Waste Authority
As you update hurricane supplies, keep in mind that some items should not be placed in the garbage, but instead, be brought to one of the SWA’s Home Chemical and Recycling Centers.
Supplies requiring special disposal include:
- gasoline and oil from generators
- propane tanks
- rechargeable batteries from electronics or flashlights
These items (and other home hazards) can be dropped off for FREE by Palm Beach County residents at any of the Drop-Off Locations.
Commercial interests should call 561-687-1100 for disposal options.
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Know Your Flood Zone
With the possibility of flooding from a hurricane, it's important to know your flood zone and insure your property now. Floodplain management activities implemented by the City of Boca Raton may qualify residents in high hazard flood zones for a discount of up to 15% on their flood insurance premium.
*Note: In 2019, FEMA proposed new PRELIMINARY coastal flood maps. These maps are still under review and may eventually replace the current flood maps which are based on 30-plus-year-old studies. While FEMA has emphasized that these are only PRELIMINARY maps, the City wants to provide residents and business owners with all available information regarding flood risk.
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The power is out and WiFi is down. Will you get our message? |
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The City encourages all residents and businesses to sign up for emergency notifications to stay connected before, during and after an emergency or storm.
CodeRED allows City officials the ability to deliver prerecorded and emergency telephone notifications to residents via text and phone call.
Signing up is easy:
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Nixle also keeps you up-to-date with relevant information from Boca Raton Police Services. To receive alerts from your local agency, sign up or text your zip code to 888777 for mobile alerts.
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Listen Up!
Communication is crucial before, during and after a storm. Hurricanes have the capability to knock out the power and destroy cell phone towers leaving you with little to no way to know what is going on in the City. To avoid being in the dark, be sure to have an AM/FM radio handy. The City of Boca Raton uses this as a crucial communication tool to provide important emergency information to the community through Boca Raton Radio 1650AM.
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CONNECT WITH US
ON SOCIAL
City of Boca Raton
Boca Raton Police Services
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IMPORTANT
TELEPHONE NUMBERS
In case of an emergency, utilize this Helpful List of Phone Numbers and additional numbers below. Print out our emergency phone number list from home.
- Police/Fire Emergencies
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Only call 911 when there is a true emergency
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Text 911 for an emergency, but ONLY if you cannot call
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Boca Raton Citizen Information Center (for hurricane related information)
- 561-982-4900
- Activated throughout a storm
- Talk with City staff regarding any concerns, questions or information
- Fire Rescue (non-emergency)
- 561-982-4000
- Police (non-emergency)
- 561-368-6201
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