Vaccine Information
There are plenty of vaccines available in our area. To find a convenient location, please use the CDC vaccine locator website that provides vaccine and provider choices based on your zip code.  

The Pfizer vaccine has recently been authorized for persons age 12 and up. The Moderna and J&J vaccines are authorized for persons age 18 and up. All individuals under the age of 18 receiving a vaccine must be accompanied by a guardian.  

Currently, only 45% of those over the age of 16 have been fully vaccinated in the county. Consequently, a large percentage of our 1.5 million residents remain unprotected. Health experts have indicated that in order to reach herd immunity, 70-85% of the population needs to be vaccinated.  

For additional local COVID-19 resources, please click here.
Vaccination Cards: Do's and Don'ts
  • Take a picture with your phone or make a copy (both sides).
  • Keep the card in a safe place with documents such as birth certificate, social security card, and tax records.
  • Don't post a picture of the card on social media. Identity thieves can grab your personal information, such as name and date of birth.
  • Don't laminate the card, if booster shots are needed in the future, those records cannot be added to a card that has been laminated.
Drowning Prevention
With year-round sunshine and warm weather, swimming remains one of our areas most popular activities. Unfortunately, drowning accidents are far too frequent and the number one cause is unsupervised water activity. In 2019, over 50 people drowned in an avoidable accident in Palm Beach County.

It only takes a minute for the unthinkable to occur, so please take some time to review the following information.  

  • Make sure everyone in your family learns to swim. 
  • Swim in designated areas, preferably supervised by lifeguards.
  • Always swim with a buddy; never swim alone.
  • Young children should never be left unattended near water.
  • Don’t trust a child’s life to another child; teach your children to ask permission before going near the water.
  • Have young children or inexperienced swimmers wear life jackets around the water.
  • Don’t forget to protect your pets from falling victim to the same dangers posed to your children.
  • Don’t rely on life jackets alone -- maintain constant supervision.
  • If you have a pool, secure it with appropriate barriers. Many children who drown in home pools were out of sight for less than five minutes and in the care of one or both parents at the time.
  • Enroll in age-appropriate water orientation and learn-to-swim courses offered by the American Red Cross, the Drowning Prevention Coalition of Palm Beach County, and the YMCA of South Palm Beach County.

The county’s Drowning Prevention Coalition offers various programs including free/reduced-cost swimming lessons. Other programs include free water safety seminars to audiences of all ages; traveling safety displays, and more. For more information or to schedule a presentation for your group of 10 or more, visit their website or call 561-616-7068.

Also, the Red Cross offers free online and in-person programs such as CPR and First Aid training and certification. For more details, visit their website.
Vice Mayor Weinroth presented a proclamation declaring April Drowning Prevention Awareness Month to emergency managers and staff at the county's Fire-Rescue Department and the Drowning Prevention Coalition.
Kudos to the Building Department
In 2020, the County's Building Department generated over $2.2 billion in property improvements and is projecting over $2.5 billion in improvements for 2021. On a daily basis, they average over 900 inspections and issue between 200-400 permits.

Vice Mayor Weinroth had an opportunity to meet with staff and thank them for their hard work and endurance, especially over the last year during the pandemic. He also recognized them for the integral role they play for both residents and the business communities.

At the same time, Vice Mayor Weinroth presented staff with a proclamation declaring May 2021, Building Safety Month.
Warning: Lithium-ion Batteries Traced to Fires!
Throwing rechargeable batteries in a recycling bin or the garbage puts property and lives at risk since they are known to ignite spontaneously. 

Fires traced to lithium-ion batteries have been reported at recycling facilities nationwide, and fires have started in the garbage trucks that go to your home.

Palm Beach County residents can dispose of rechargeable (non-alkaline) batteries at any of the SWA's seven Home Chemical and Recycling Centers or at major retailers who have drop-off locations. 

Regular alkaline batteries (AA, AAA, C, D and 9 volt) can be placed in your garbage.

To learn more about the SWA Home Chemical and Recycling Centers and to see a full list of household hazardous wastes, visit SWA.org/HCRC or call 561-697-2700 or 866-SWA-INFO (toll-free).
Virtual Town Hall
On April 26, Vice Mayor Weinroth hosted a virtual Town Hall with the Vice President of Research at Florida Atlantic University (FAU) Daniel Flynn, P.h.D. 

The discussion highlighted some of the cutting-edge COVID-19 research projects at FAU such as the “smart ring" or Oura ring that can track an individual's health and bodily reactions, in real-time, when infected with the virus.  

Another important topic was vaccine hesitancy where Dr. Flynn stressed there's no more secure way to shield yourself from COVID-19 than to get the vaccine. 

Did you miss it? To watch the Town Hall discussion replay, click here​.
Available Programs/Resources
Gleaning Volunteers Needed
Gleaning is the process of harvesting leftover produce from grower's fields after the commercial harvest. The produce is then donated to the Palm Beach County Food Bank and other food relief partners, for distribution to individuals and families countywide.

CROS Ministries is a local non-profit agency that holds annual gleaning events at local farms and is always in need of volunteers. It's a great way to spend time outdoors while helping provide fresh produce to those in need. For more information, contact Keith Cutshall at kcutshall@crosministries.org.
Volunteers filled six total cucumber bins
Each volunteer gets a bucket to fill with cucumbers
Volunteers working in the cucumber field
Prepare for Hurricane Season Now
We urge everyone to take hurricane season seriously and secure your homes and make sure you have the necessary supplies.

Emergency officials advise that residents should be prepared to survive on their own for at least 72 hours. Supplies sell out fast once a storm has been forecast, so it is imperative to be prepared.  

For more details on hurricane preparedness, visit the county's Emergency Management website.
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Hurricane Evacuation Zone Look-up
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Out and About with Weinroth
Vice Mayor Weinroth with Ms. Carson, co-founder of the Carson Scholar Fund, and Barton Elementary staff at the ribbon-cutting for their new Ben Carson Reading Room
Vice Mayor Weinroth with Barton Elementary School's students and staff
Call or email us if you have any questions or need assistance at
561-355-2204 and/or