Palm Beach County Division of Emergency Management

Address

20 South Military Trail
West Palm Beach, FL 33415

(561) 712-6400

http://www.pbcgov.com/dem

AKA:

EOC

Description:

Alerts the general public of emergencies and disasters through education, planning, and response coordination.

Hours:

Every day / 24 hours

Is Shelter?

No

Related Resource

Date of Official Change:

January 18, 2024

Address Listings

Physical (Primary)

20 South Military Trail
West Palm Beach, FL 33415

Mailing

20 S Military Trl
West Palm Beach, FL 33415

Contacts

Mary Blakeney

Primary Contact

Director

mblakene@pbcgov.org

Precious Gaiter

Office Manager

pgaiter@pbcgov.com

Phone Numbers

MAIN SITE PHONE

(561) 712-6400

Fax

(561) 712-6464

Toll-Free Hurricane Information Phone

(877) 655-0495

Description

Provides response to and recovery from all disasters to which the County is vulnerable. Alerts and warns the public of any disaster which threatens the area.

Hours

Every day / 24 hours

Required Documents

Contact by phone.

Eligibility

No restrictions.

Fees

No fees charged.

Intake Procedure

Contact by phone.

Languages

English.

Service Area

Palm Beach County

Geography Served

    If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

  • Florida
    • Palm Beach County

    Contact

    Name:
    Mary Blakeney
    Title:
    Director
    Email:
    mblakene@pbcgov.org

    Telephone Numbers

    Number:
    561-712-6400
    Type:
    Service Phone
    Name:
    MAIN SITE PHONE
    Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (TH-1500.1600) and related services within the Service Tree.

    Description

    Provides response to and recovery from all disasters to which the County is vulnerable. Alerts and warns the public of any disaster which threatens the area.

    Hours

    Every day / 24 hours

    Required Documents

    Contact by phone.

    Eligibility

    No restrictions.

    Fees

    No fees charged.

    Intake Procedure

    Contact by phone.

    Languages

    English.

    Service Area

    Palm Beach County

    Geography Served

      If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

    • Florida
      • Palm Beach County

      Contact

      Name:
      Mary Blakeney
      Title:
      Director
      Email:
      mblakene@pbcgov.org

      Telephone Numbers

      Number:
      561-712-6400
      Type:
      Service Phone
      Name:
      MAIN SITE PHONE
      Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (TH-2900.1780) and related services within the Service Tree.

      Description

      Provides response to and recovery from all disasters to which the County is vulnerable. Alerts and warns the public of any disaster which threatens the area.

      Hours

      Every day / 24 hours

      Required Documents

      Contact by phone.

      Eligibility

      No restrictions.

      Fees

      No fees charged.

      Intake Procedure

      Contact by phone.

      Languages

      English.

      Service Area

      Palm Beach County

      Geography Served

        If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

      • Florida
        • Palm Beach County

        Contact

        Name:
        Mary Blakeney
        Title:
        Director
        Email:
        mblakene@pbcgov.org

        Telephone Numbers

        Number:
        561-712-6400
        Type:
        Service Phone
        Name:
        MAIN SITE PHONE
        Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (TH-1500.2500-170) and related services within the Service Tree.

        Description

        Provides response to and recovery from all disasters to which the County is vulnerable. Alerts and warns the public of any disaster which threatens the area.

        Hours

        Every day / 24 hours

        Required Documents

        Contact by phone.

        Eligibility

        No restrictions.

        Fees

        No fees charged.

        Intake Procedure

        Contact by phone.

        Languages

        English.

        Service Area

        Palm Beach County

        Geography Served

          If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

        • Florida
          • Palm Beach County

          Contact

          Name:
          Mary Blakeney
          Title:
          Director
          Email:
          mblakene@pbcgov.org

          Telephone Numbers

          Number:
          561-712-6400
          Type:
          Service Phone
          Name:
          MAIN SITE PHONE
          Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (JR-1800) and related services within the Service Tree.

          Description

          Provides response to and recovery from all disasters to which the County is vulnerable. Alerts and warns the public of any disaster which threatens the area.

          Hours

          Every day / 24 hours

          Required Documents

          Contact by phone.

          Eligibility

          No restrictions.

          Fees

          No fees charged.

          Intake Procedure

          Contact by phone.

          Languages

          English.

          Service Area

          Palm Beach County

          Geography Served

            If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

          • Florida
            • Palm Beach County

            Contact

            Name:
            Mary Blakeney
            Title:
            Director
            Email:
            mblakene@pbcgov.org

            Telephone Numbers

            Number:
            561-712-6400
            Type:
            Service Phone
            Name:
            MAIN SITE PHONE
            Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (TH-1700.1800-250) and related services within the Service Tree.

            Description

            Provides response to and recovery from all disasters to which the County is vulnerable. Alerts and warns the public of any disaster which threatens the area.

            Hours

            Every day / 24 hours

            Required Documents

            Contact by phone.

            Eligibility

            No restrictions.

            Fees

            No fees charged.

            Intake Procedure

            Contact by phone.

            Languages

            English.

            Service Area

            Palm Beach County

            Geography Served

              If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

            • Florida
              • Palm Beach County

              Contact

              Name:
              Mary Blakeney
              Title:
              Director
              Email:
              mblakene@pbcgov.org

              Telephone Numbers

              Number:
              561-712-6400
              Type:
              Service Phone
              Name:
              MAIN SITE PHONE
              Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (TH-2100.9500-350) and related services within the Service Tree.

              Description

              Provides response to and recovery from all disasters to which the County is vulnerable. Alerts and warns the public of any disaster which threatens the area.

              Hours

              Every day / 24 hours

              Required Documents

              Contact by phone.

              Eligibility

              No restrictions.

              Fees

              No fees charged.

              Intake Procedure

              Contact by phone.

              Languages

              English.

              Service Area

              Palm Beach County

              Geography Served

                If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

              • Florida
                • Palm Beach County

                Contact

                Name:
                Mary Blakeney
                Title:
                Director
                Email:
                mblakene@pbcgov.org

                Telephone Numbers

                Number:
                561-712-6400
                Type:
                Service Phone
                Name:
                MAIN SITE PHONE
                Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (TH-1700.1800-300) and related services within the Service Tree.

                Description

                Palm Beach County currently operates hurricane evacuation shelters across the County. http://discover.pbcgov.org/publicsafety/dem/Pages/Shelters.aspx

                Hours

                Opens upon activation.

                Required Documents

                Contact by phone.

                Eligibility

                Must be in evacuation zone. No pets allowed.

                Fees

                No fees charged.

                Intake Procedure

                Contact by phone.

                Languages

                English.

                Service Area

                Palm Beach County

                Geography Served

                  If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

                • Florida
                  • Palm Beach County

                  Contact

                  Name:
                  Mary Blakeney
                  Title:
                  Director
                  Email:
                  mblakene@pbcgov.org

                  Telephone Numbers

                  Number:
                  561-712-6400
                  Type:
                  MAIN SITE PHONE
                  Name:
                  MAIN SITE PHONE
                  Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (TH-2600.1580-500) and related services within the Service Tree.

                  Description

                  A regulating, planning and coordinating body for emergency medical (paramedic/EMT) rescue/ambulance service in Palm Beach County. The agency inspects ambulance and rescue services for compliance with County ordinances.

                  Hours

                  Monday-Friday / 8 am-5 pm

                  Required Documents

                  Contact by phone.

                  Eligibility

                  No restrictions.

                  Fees

                  No fees charged.

                  Intake Procedure

                  Contact by phone.

                  Languages

                  English.

                  Service Area

                  Palm Beach County

                  Geography Served

                    If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

                  • Florida
                    • Palm Beach County

                    Contact

                    Name:
                    Mary Blakeney
                    Title:
                    Director
                    Email:
                    mblakene@pbcgov.org

                    Telephone Numbers

                    Number:
                    561-712-6400
                    Type:
                    Service Phone
                    Name:
                    MAIN SITE PHONE
                    Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (LD-6500) and related services within the Service Tree.

                    Description

                    A regulating, planning and coordinating body for emergency medical (paramedic/EMT) rescue/ambulance service in Palm Beach County. The agency inspects ambulance and rescue services for compliance with County ordinances.

                    Hours

                    Monday-Friday / 8 am -5 pm

                    Required Documents

                    Contact by phone.

                    Eligibility

                    No restrictions.

                    Fees

                    No fees charged.

                    Intake Procedure

                    Contact by phone.

                    Languages

                    English.

                    Service Area

                    Palm Beach County

                    Geography Served

                      If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

                    • Florida
                      • Palm Beach County

                      Contact

                      Name:
                      Mary Blakeney
                      Title:
                      Director
                      Email:
                      mblakene@pbcgov.org

                      Telephone Numbers

                      Number:
                      561-712-6400
                      Type:
                      Service Phone
                      Name:
                      MAIN SITE PHONE
                      Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (TD-6500) and related services within the Service Tree.

                      Special Notes/Funding

                      Special Needs Sheltering

                      Description

                      Palm Beach County has two levels of sheltering/protecting persons at risk, during times of natural disasters: 1) Special Needs Sheltering Eligibility A. Persons who cannot be without electricity because they depend upon their own electrically energized life support equipment within the home; oxygen, nebulizers, C-pap, bi-pap, etc. B. Person that are too immobile and/or have a chronic stable illness, but are not suitable for regular shelter placement, or do not require hospitalization. C. People with minor health/medical conditions that require professional observation, assessment and maintenance. D. People with the need for medications and/or vital sign monitoring and are unable to do so without professional assistance. E. Persons who are bedridden and require custodial care. Caregivers must accompany their patients. F. Resident must complete and application with a doctor to pre-register. Call (561) 712-6400 for a Special Needs Shelter application. G. Transportation is provided if needed. 2) Special Transportation Assistance Program Residents living in a Hurricane Evacuation Zone or a mobile/manufactured home who require special transportation assistance due to a disability can pre-register for STAP. All registered persons will be called when an evacuation order is issued. A Palm Tran bus or Palm Tran connection vehicle will transport you to the nearest hurricane evacuation shelter.

                      Hours

                      Every day / 24 hours

                      Required Documents

                      Contact by phone.

                      Eligibility

                      See details. Pre-registration required.

                      Fees

                      No fees charged.

                      Intake Procedure

                      See details. Pre-registration required.

                      Languages

                      English.

                      Service Area

                      Palm Beach County

                      Geography Served

                        If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

                      • Florida
                        • Palm Beach County

                        Contact

                        Name:
                        Mary Blakeney
                        Title:
                        Director
                        Email:
                        mblakene@pbcgov.org

                        Telephone Numbers

                        Number:
                        561-712-6400
                        Type:
                        Service Phone
                        Name:
                        MAIN SITE PHONE
                        Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (TH-2600.1580-800) and related services within the Service Tree.

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