June marks the start of the 2011 hurricane season, and as always, preparedness is essential for the safety and well-being of you and your family. Whether you are building an emergency kit or mapping an evacuation route, Congressman Deutch’s office has assembled these resources that may be useful as you craft your own hurricane preparedness plan.
www.floridadisaster.org
A comprehensive guide to hurricane preparedness, including how to strengthen your home, create a family plan, and even protect your important financial records.
Emergency Numbers You Should Know
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State of Florida Emergency Information 24-hour hotline (FEIL): 1-800-342-3557
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State Volunteer and Donations Hotline: 1-800-FL-HELP1 (1-800-354-3571)
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American Red Cross: 1-800-HELP-NOW (1-800-435-7669)
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Florida Power and Light: 1-800-4-OUTAGE (1-800-468-8243)
Hurricane Preparedness Information
Federal and State Resources
Palm Beach County Emergency Preparedness
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Palm Beach Emergency Management Office: (561) 712-6400
If you are have special needs or would like to explore pet-friendly shelter options, please contact the Special Needs Coordinator at (561) 712-6400 extension 4 or the Pet-Friendly Coordinator at (561) 233-1200
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Broward County Emergency Preparedness
Directory: American Red Cross Mass Hurricane Shelters
(Last Resort Only, Please Call Your Broward or Palm Beach County Emergency Office First)
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City
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Location
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Address
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Belle Glade
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Glades Central Community High
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1001 SW Avenue M
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Lake Shore Middle School
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425 W. Canal St.
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Boca Raton
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Boca Raton High School
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1501 NW 15th Ct.
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West Boca Raton High School
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12811 Glades Road
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Boynton Beach
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Boynton Beach High School
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4975 Park Ridge Blvd.
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Park Vista High School
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7900 Jog Road
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Delray Beach
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Atlantic Community High School
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2455 W. Atlantic Ave.
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Greenacres
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John I. Leonard High School
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4701 10th Ave. North
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Jupiter
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Independence (Abacoa) Middle School
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4001 Greenway Drive
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Loxahatchee
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Seminole Ridge High School
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4601 Seminole Pratt-Whitney Rd.
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Palm Beach Gardens
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Palm Beach Gardens High School
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4245 Holly Dr.
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Riviera Beach
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Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary
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1501 Avenue U
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Wellington
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Palm Beach Central High
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8499 Forest Hill Blvd.
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West Palm Beach
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West Gate Elementary School
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1545 Loxahatchee Dr.
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Forest Hill High School
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6901 Parker Ave.
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City
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Name
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Address
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Coconut Creek
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Lyons Creek Middle School
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4333 Sol Press Blvd.
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Monarch High School
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5050 Wiles Rd.
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Coral Springs
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Coral Glades High School
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2700 Sportsplex Dr.
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Davie
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Fox Trail Elementary School
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1250 Nob Hill Rd.
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Fort Lauderdale
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Rock Island Elementary/ Arthur Ashe Middle School
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1701 N.W. 23rd Ave.
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Hollywood
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Watkins Elementary School
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3520 S.W. 52nd Ave.
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Lauderdale Lakes
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Park Lakes Elementary School
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3925 N. State Rd. 7
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Miramar
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New Renaissance Middle School
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10701 Miramar Blvd.
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Everglades High School
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17100 S.W. 48 Ct.
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Pembroke Park
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Watkins Elementary School
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3520 S.W. 52nd Ave.
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Pembroke Pines
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Silver Trail Middle School
West Broward High School
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18300 Sheridan St.
500 N.W. 209 Ave.
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Plantation
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Plantation Elementary School
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651 N.W. 42nd Ave.
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Pompano Beach
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Pompano Beach Institute of International Studies High School
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1400 N.E. 6th St.
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Tamarac
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Millennium Middle School
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5803 NW 94th Ave.
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Weston
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Falcon Cove Middle School
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4251 Bonaventure Blvd.
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