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211 Palm Beach/Treasure Coast
June 2012
                                     Special Hurricane Preparation Edition
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 2012 Storm Names

  

Alberto
Beryl
Chris
Debby
Ernesto
Florence
Gordon
Helene
Isaac
Joyce
Kirk
Leslie
Michael
Nadine
Oscar
Patty
Rafael
Sandy
Tony
Valerie
William  
 
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211 Helpline provides information on services for your everyday needs and in times of crisis.                                                HurricaneFlags

Dial 2-1-1 or (866) 882-2991
 
We live in one of the most beautiful areas of the United States. Along with our great weather, ocean, palm trees and sand comes hurricane season.  

 

211 Helpline partners with emergency management services and local agencies in Palm Beach and the Treasure Coast to get you the information needed to prepare, endure, and recover from adverse events.

Be prepared. We encourage all individuals, families, organizations and businesses to start Hurricane Season with a resolve to take stock, plan and get prepared.


Please check out the websites of our hurricane preparedness partners from the links listed to the left and learn all that you can to keep you and your family safe.

 

You can also call 211 Helpline before, during and after a storm or other disaster. Simply dial 2-1-1.  

 

211 Helpline's official hurricane website will become fully

activiated in the event of a disaster and will feature up-to-the-minute resource information based on updates from

local, state and federal agencies. Please visit http://www.hurricane211pbtc.org.

 

Also featured on this site are video tips on hurricane preparedness and safety featured in multi-languages.

  

To learn more about programs and services to help with your everyday needs click here or simply dial 2-1-1.

Create A Hurricane Kit Today!

  Tomorrow May Be Too Late...

 

 

Place the following items in a a sturdy, easy-to-carry water resistant container.  Have enough supplies for at least three days.

  • Water (one gallon per person per day) and ready-to-eat non-perishable foods such as tuna, peanut butter, canned fruit, and juice boxes.
  • A manual can opener and cooking utensils.
  • A battery powered radio or television able to receive HDTV signals, and plenty of batteries.
  • A first aid kit and reference guide
  • Prescription and non-prescription medicines, eye glasses, contact lenses, and hearing aid batteries.
  • Copies of important documents such as a drivers' licenses, birth certificates, insurance policies, and social security cards
  • Cash - ATMs, debit cards or credit cards won't work when the power is out.
  • Extra clothing and blankets.
  • Special items for infants, elderly or disabled family members.
  • Emergency tools.
  • Extra home and car keys.
  • Food and water for your pets.

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211 Palm Beach/Treasure Coast is entering its fifth decade of quality and caring service. The staff at 211 Helpline provide crisis intervention, information, assessment and referral to community services. Calls are free, confidential, 24/7.
 
For more information dial 2-1-1 or visit www.211palmbeach.org or www.211treasurecoast.org
Teens can also visit www.teen211pbtc.org