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Tropical Storm Isaac 11 PM update

Palm Beach County emergency officials met today to discuss protective actions required in Palm Beach County based on the track of Tropical Storm Isaac. Palm Beach County is under a Tropical Storm Warning. A local state of emergency was declared at 3:00 P.M. The Emergency Operations Center is at Level 2 activation.

At this time, the following action will be taken:

  • Host shelters will open up for those residents who live in flood prone areas, mobile homes and sub-standard housing. Shelters will open at 6 A.M. Sunday. Please bring your personal/medical necessities with you. Those shelters are listed below:

Saint John First Missionary Baptist Church

600 Southwest 8th Street
Belle Glade, FL 33430

Westgate Park and Recreation Center
3691 Oswego Avenue
West Palm Beach, Fl 33409

West Boynton Park and Recreation Center
6000 Northtree Blvd.,
Lake Worth, FL 33463

  • Palm Beach County libraries will be closed on Sunday.
  • Palm Beach County parks will be closed on Sunday.
  • Palm Tran Fixed Route and Palm Tran Connection service on Sunday is suspended.
  • All activities at Palm Beach County schools on Sunday are cancelled.
  • No decision has been made for county offices or schools; will be determined tomorrow.
  • Please stay off the roads unless absolutely necessary; heavy rains and high winds will make driving difficult.

 

Stay tuned to local news outlets for the latest information. For instant access to emergency information, follow us on Twitter @PBCGOV, become a fan on Facebook, or visit www.pbcgov.com.  Consult the Palm Beach County Hurricane Survival Guide for more details:http://pbcgov.com/dem/hurricane/pdf/hurricane_guide.pdf. For more information, contact 561-712-6400.

To report power outages, contact FPL at 1-800-4outage. For tips on dealing with storm debris go to the Solid Waste Authority’s website at www.swa.org.

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