Palm Beach County Division of Emergency Management

08/18/2026

Palm Beach County residents Heat Advisory is still in effect for all for South Florida. Stay hydrated and cool.

08/13/2026

Palm Beach County residents Heat Advisory is still in effect for all for South Florida. Stay hydrated and cool.

A heat advisory is in effect for all of South Florida again this afternoon. Be sure to take proper precautions if spending any time outdoors.

08/12/2026

Palm Beach County residents Heat Advisory again for all for South Florida. Stay hydrated and cool.

A heat advisory is in effect for all of South Florida again this afternoon. Be sure to take proper precautions if spending any time outdoors.

08/11/2026

August is National Emergency Management Awareness Month! 🚨

Emergency managers are problem solvers - the ones you call 24/7/365 when an incident requires coordination across multiple services, agencies, or disciplines, even beyond traditional public safety. We help communities and corporations understand their risk, build resilience, navigate crises, and know what to do when disaster strikes.

We are your neighbors

🛡️ The Four Phases of Emergency Management
🟢 Preparedness

Preparing individuals, families, businesses, and communities before disasters happen through planning, training, exercises, public education, and emergency notifications.
🟠 Response
Coordinating emergency services and resources during disasters to protect lives, property, and critical infrastructure. This includes supporting first responders, sharing timely public information, and activating the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) when needed.
🔵 Recovery
Helping communities recover after disasters by coordinating damage assessments, connecting residents with available resources, supporting debris removal efforts, and working with local, state, and federal partners to restore essential services.
🟣 Mitigation
Reducing future disaster risks through projects and planning that make our communities more resilient, such as strengthening infrastructure, improving drainage systems, promoting flood protection, and encouraging safer building practices.

Together, we can build a stronger, more resilient Palm Beach County.

08/11/2026

Palm Beach County Residents be aware of a heat advisory today. The US National Weather Service Miami Florida sent out another Heat Advisory in effect for all of South Florida. Heat index values of 105-110℉ expected between Noon to 7 PM today. Major Heat Risk is forecast for portions of South Florida today. This level of Heat Risk affects anyone without proper cooling or hydration. Therefore, continual hydration and cooling breaks are advised for anyone who is expecting to endure an extended period of time outdoors. Stay hydrated and stay cool.

08/10/2026

Palm Beach County Residents be aware of a heat advisory today. The US National Weather Service Miami Florida sent out Heat Advisory in effect for the Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, and Collier Counties. Heat index values up to 110℉ expected between 11 AM and 6 PM today. Major Heat Risk is forecast across most of the region today. This level of Heat Risk affects anyone without cooling/hydration as well as health systems and industries. Stay hydrated and stay cool.

08/04/2026

🐶 Pet Preparedness Matters

Your pets are family, and they need a plan too. Don't wait until a storm is approaching to prepare for their safety.

Before severe weather arrives:
🐾 Pack a pet emergency kit with food, water, medications, bowls, waste bags, and comfort items.
🦴 Make sure your pet wears a collar with up-to-date ID tags and consider having them microchipped.
📋 Keep copies of vaccination records and medical information in a waterproof container.
🐕 Have a leash, carrier, or crate ready for each pet.
🏨 Know where you'll go if you need to evacuate, and identify pet-friendly shelters or lodging ahead of time.

Remember: If it's not safe for you, it's not safe for your pets. Never leave them behind during an evacuation.

Preparing now helps ensure every member of your family—two-legged and four-legged—is ready when severe weather threatens.

Learn more about hurricane preparedness at ReadyPBC.com.

08/03/2026

💼 Business Preparedness Starts Before the Storm

Hurricane preparedness isn't just for your home—it's essential for your business, too. Taking steps now can help protect your employees, customers, and operations when severe weather threatens.

Before a storm, make sure you:
✅ Review and update your business continuity plan.
📋 Back up important records and critical data.
📞 Keep employee and vendor contact information current.
🔌 Test backup power systems and generators.
🏢 Secure your facility and bring in or tie down outdoor items.
📦 Review your emergency supplies and insurance coverage.

Planning ahead can help reduce downtime and support a faster recovery after the storm.

A prepared business is a more resilient business. Start your preparations today and help keep our community strong.

Learn more about hurricane preparedness at ReadyPBC.com.

07/30/2026

The Office of Emergency Management hosted our annual Legislative Delegation Day at the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) on July 8th. The meeting was attended by several elected delegation members and their staff.

The meeting provided Director Blakeney an opportunity to share information on local mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery actions and provided delegation members a tour of the EOC. This time served as an opportunity to strengthen relationships and provide strategic discussions about future response capabilities to disasters in Palm Beach County.

Thank you to Senator Bernard, and Representatives Gregory, Long, and Weinberger and all the of additional legislative staff for taking the time to attend.