Palm Beach County Division of Emergency Management

06/18/2026

Palm Beach County residents please be aware of today's Heat Advisory that has been issued for all of South Florida.
Stay cool Palm Beach County 🌴

06/11/2026

Yesterday the Palm Beach County Office of Emergency Management (OEM) was pleased to host Public Information Officers (PIOs) Co-Op made up of agencies and partner organizations across Palm Beach County at the Emergency Operations Center (EOC).

The meeting provided an opportunity for participants to learn more about OEM, including our mission, organizational structure, and role in coordinating preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation efforts during emergencies and disasters.

Attendees received an overview of EOC operations, OEM programs and services, emergency communication processes, and the critical role Public Information Officers play in supporting coordinated messaging before, during, and after incidents. The session also served as a valuable forum for networking, strengthening interagency relationships, and enhancing information-sharing capabilities among public information professionals throughout the county.

By bringing together PIOs from across our community, we continue to foster collaboration, improve situational awareness, and build a stronger countywide network that can effectively support emergency management operations and public communications during times of crisis.

For preparedness information, visit ReadyPBC.com.

06/10/2026

On June 9th, the Palm Beach County Office of Emergency Management was honored to host representatives from Florida Water/Wastewater Agency Response Network (FlaWARN).

FlaWARN is a statewide mutual aid network that helps water and wastewater utilities prepare for, respond to, and recover from emergencies and disasters. Through coordination of personnel, equipment, and resources, FlaWARN assists communities across Florida in restoring critical water and wastewater services following hurricanes, severe weather, and other emergencies.

We were pleased to provide a tour of our Emergency Operations Center and discuss the importance of coordination, preparedness, and mutual aid in supporting disaster response efforts. Strong partnerships between organizations like FlaWARN and emergency management agencies help ensure our communities are better prepared for whatever challenges may come.

As we continue through hurricane season, we encourage residents to stay informed, make a plan, and prepare their emergency supplies. Visit ReadyPBC.com for preparedness information and resources.

Thank you to the FlaWARN team for visiting Palm Beach County and for your continued commitment to serving communities throughout Florida.

06/09/2026

On Friday, June 5, Palm Beach County Office of Emergency Management held a final planning meeting in preparation for the FIFA World Cup 2026. Representatives from numerous local, state, federal, and private-sector partner agencies came together to review plans, strengthen coordination, and ensure readiness for this historic event.

While Palm Beach County is not a host city for World Cup matches, our community continues to play a significant role on the international stage. Did you know that when combining the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup and the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Palm Beach County has hosted more team base camps than any other county in the United States?

This achievement further demonstrates Palm Beach County's status as a premier destination for international sports. Its world-class facilities, favorable climate, and exceptional amenities continue to attract elite teams from around the world for training and competition.

As we move closer to kickoff, we remain committed to ensuring the safety and success of all teams, visitors, and residents. Pictured is Mary Blakeney, Director, Office of Emergency Management and Scott Glinski , Palm Beach County Sports Commission.

For emergency preparedness information, visit ReadyPBC.com.

06/08/2026

On June 1, the Palm Beach County Office of Emergency Management conducted a full-scale hurricane exercise involving more than 100 participants and numerous community partners from across the county.

The exercise provided an opportunity to test plans, strengthen coordination, and enhance our ability to respond to a major hurricane impacting Palm Beach County. Participants worked through realistic scenarios involving emergency operations, resource management, public information, and interagency coordination.

We would like to thank all of our municipal, county, state, healthcare, public safety, nonprofit, and private-sector partners who participated and helped make the exercise a success. Preparing for disasters is a team effort, and exercises like this help ensure we are ready when our community needs us most.

Hurricane season is here. Now is the time for residents and businesses to review their emergency plans, build emergency supply kits, and stay informed.

For preparedness information, visit ReadyPBC.com .

06/08/2026

Palm Beach County residents we continue to monitor reports of todays earthquake there is NO* tsunami threat for our area.

Update: Shaking has been felt across much of Florida in the aftermath of the 6.1 magnitude quake just west of Cuba.

*NO* tsunami threat is expected from the earthquake.

06/01/2026

05/22/2026

As hurricane season approaches, preparation remains a top priority for our team at Palm Beach County Office of Emergency Management.
Last week, our Duty Officers were training and practicing response procedures to strengthen coordination, enhance situational awareness, and ensure we are ready to support our community before, during, and after a storm. 🌪️
Preparedness starts long before a hurricane forms — and our team is committed to staying ready.

05/21/2026

Behind every emergency response is coordination, communication, and teamwork. We were proud to showcase how Palm Beach County Office of Emergency Management operates in times of need. We welcomed attendees from the Governor's Hurricane Conference to tour the Palm Beach County Emergency Operations Center and learn more about how we prepare, coordinate, and respond before, during, and after disasters.

05/21/2026

On May 20th, the Palm Beach County Office of Emergency Management hosted the Emergency Management Team meeting at the Emergency Operations Center (EOC), which included a valuable presentation from with the US National Weather Service Miami Florida regarding the upcoming 2026 hurricane season.

Discussions focused on seasonal outlooks, forecast trends, new forecast graphics, preparedness considerations, and the importance of coordinated planning and communication before, during, and after tropical events impacting our region.

As we approach hurricane season, meetings like this help strengthen partnerships and ensure we remain ready to support our community through informed decision-making, preparedness efforts, and coordinated emergency response.

Thank you to the National Weather Service for their continued partnership and support of Palm Beach County preparedness efforts. At the time of the meeting hurricane season countdown clock can be seen at 11 days 13 hours!!! We got this!