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Hurricane season in Delray Beach begins June 1st and ends on November 30th, with the peak months for hurricane and tropical storm development being August and September.
In 1992, Hurricane Andrew served as a catalyst for change in the preparation for, response to, and recovery from major hurricanes. The lessons learned from Andrew have spawned stricter building codes and provided our responders with better equipment and training to respond to this type of catastrophic event.
Even with the increased construction standards and level of response, it does not preclude residents and business owners from being properly prepared in the event of a storm.
The Delray Beach Fire-Rescue Department is tasked with the responsibilities of Emergency Management functions for the City of Delray Beach. We are confident that our responders are highly trained for and capable of responding to such an event, however there is still some responsibility that each and everyone of us needs to bear in the event of a storm.
We've assembled the following links to assist you with guidance in preparing for such emergencies.
Preparing for the Storm
General Preparation (pdf)
Essential Supplies (pdf)
South County Shelter Locations
Evacuation Route Maps
Portable Generator Safety (pdf)
Safely Storing Your Generator and Its Fuel
Delray Beach Emergency Radio: 1620 AM (official source of information during and after emergencies -- operated by the City of Delray Beach)
Hurricane Information Line: (561) 243-7840 (provides updated messages from the City of Delray Beach during a potential storm impact)
Small Business Hurricane Survival & Recovery Plan (provided by Palm Beach County)
Weather Forecasts, Imagery, and Analysis
Tropical Weather Outlook
Latest Storm Advisories from the National Weather Service (NOAA)
Local Forecast, South Florida Radar Loop, Watches & Warnings, Storm Prediction Center, Southeastern Radar Loop (best long-range view)
National Hurricane Center
National Weather Service Radio for Palm Beach County: 162.475MHz
More Sources
Crown Weather Services
South Florida Water Management District
TropMet.com
The University of Miami
The Weather Channel Local Conditions, Local Radar
Other Agencies
Palm Beach County Division of Emergency Management
Florida Division of Emergency Management
Storm Surge and Evacuation Zones, Evacuation Route Maps
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Hurricanes, Frequently Asked Questions
American Red Cross, Palm Beach County Chapter
2-1-1 Information Referral for Hurricane Resources
Palm Beach County Animal Care and Control |
