Useful information on preparing yourself and your family for hurricanes and severe weather can be found on the following governmental websites:
LOCAL RESOURCES
Palm Beach County Emergency Operations Hurricane Info
See also the PBC Disaster Awareness & Recovery Tool (DART) smart phone app, for updated information from the county’s Emergency Operations Center, including information about evacuation zones, shelters and storm preparation. (Apple Store link. Google Play link.)
Evacuation zone information for Palm Beach County: Know Your Zone
Martin County Emergency Operations: https://www.martin.fl.us/EM
Martin County “Know Your Zone”: https://www.martin.fl.us/EvacuationZones
South Florida Water Management District:
STATE RESOURCES
State of Florida Division of Emergency Response: https://www.floridadisaster.org
Great information from UF/IFAS:
UF Institute of Food and Agricultural Services Disaster Preparation and Recovery Guide
FEDERAL RESOURCES
National Hurricane Center: https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and Citizen Corps: http://www.ready.gov/
(Storm preparedness information is available in multiple languages)
More information: How to prepare your laboratory for a storm. A checklist.
(Last updated 06/03/2026 SSD)