The City of West Palm Beach. Emergency Notification Information.

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  Hurricane Guide 2009

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Important Numbers

Hurricane Hotline:

(561) 822.2222

Mayor's Office
(561) 822.1400

Mayor's Response Team
(561) 822.1402

Neighborhood Services
(561) 822.1402

City Commissioners
(561) 822.1390

Public Utilities

Sanitation/Street Lights
(561) 822.2075

Streets & Drainage
(561) 822.2085

Grounds & Maintenance
(561) 822.2182

Emergency (After 4 pm)
(561) 822.2210

Code Compliance
(561) 822.1465

Construction Services
(561) 805.6700

Flood Zone Info Hotline
(561) 805.6705

Police Department

Emergency 911

Non-Emergency
(561) 822.1900

Tips Line
(561) 822.1800

Fire Rescue Department

Non-Emergency
(561) 822.4700

WPB TV 18
(561) 822.1867

Youth & Family Services

Vickers House
(561) 835.7030

Vickers House South
(561) 835.7180


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AREA SHELTERS

Shelters are operated by the American Red Cross.

The nearest shelter may not be open

Not all shelters are open at the same time. Check local media or call the West Palm Beach Emergency Management at (561) 822-2222 or visit EOCOnline.org.


Register in advance

If you require a special needs shelter for medical, or other reasons, you must register with Palm Beach County at (561) 712-6400.


What to bring:

  • Photo Identification
  • Change of clothes
  • Toilet articles
  • Bedding
  • Pillows
  • Medication
  • Special dietary foods
  • Games for children
  • Flashlights
  • Battery powered radio

Where to go:

  • Heritage Elementary School
    5100 Melaleuca Lane, Greenacres

  • Palm Beach Central High School
    8499 Forest Hill Blvd, Wellington

  • Forest Hill High School
    6901 Parker Ave, West Palm Beach

  • Westgate Elementary School
    1545 Loxahatchee Drive, WPB

  • Bethune Elementary School
    1501 Avenue U, Riviera Beach

Do not bring pets

They are not allowed in Red Cross Shelters.


Last Modified July 28, 2009
Adapted from the 2009 Hurricane Preparedness Guide

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