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SALES TAX EXEMPTION ON IMPACT-RESISTANT PRODUCTSSTARTS JULY 1, 2022 ENDS JUNE 30, 2024 |
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A temporary sales tax exemption period in impact-resistant doors, impact-resistant garage doors, and impact-resistant windows begins July 1, 2022 and ends June 30, 2024. During this sales tax exemption period, tax is not due on the retail sales of impact-resistant doors, impact-resistant garage doors, and impact-resistant windows for commercial OR noncommercial use. To learn more, click HERE. |
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Here's Why You Want To Download These Apps!
We have two important apps for you to download ASAP and here's why... Read on... -
Evacuation Assistance Program; Pre-registration is key!
Register now for Miami-Dade County's Emergency & Evacuation Assistance Program (EEAP) provides free evacuation assistance to eligible residents living in Miami-Dade County who need specialized transportation and/or sheltering or Read on... -
Hurricane Preparedness
Today is June 1st which can only mean the start of hurricane season to us Floridians. If you haven't started already, these are a few things you can do be hurricane ready. Read on... -
Preparing for 2022 Hurricane Season in South Florida
As Hurricane Season begins, we want to remind you that preparedness is key to ensuring your safety and minimizing potential damage to your property. Plus, it's the start of the Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday. Read on... -
Know Your Flood Hazard
On average, structures located within the SFHA have a 26-percent chance of flooding during the life of a standard 30-year mortgage. Properties located outside of the SFHA are not guaranteed to be safe from flooding. Read on...
2022 Hurricane Season
As most of us know in South Florida, the Atlantic Hurricane Season runs from June 1st to November 30th. Please make sure that you have your emergency supplies list ready, along with your emergency plan in advance of the hurricane season.
To help you stay organized and informed, we have created this site with important hurricane preparedness information for your use. Simply click the menu options on the blue sidebar ⇦⇦⇦ for information.
As a weather system approaches the Florida Peninsula, the National Weather Service will issue advisory alerts which you can access by clicking the "See Latest Advisory" button.
Also, make sure to follow us on social media and download the "Palmetto Bay Connect App" and the Street-by-Street app linked below:
2022 Hurricane Forecast
NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center is predicting an above-average Atlantic hurricane season this year. This outlook forecasts a 71% chance that at least one major hurricane will make landfall in the continental US coastline. As reference, the average for the past 100 years has been 52%. Major hurricanes are storms that are Category 3, 4, or 5 in the Saffir-Simpson scale with winds exceeding 111 mph.
For 2022, NOAA predicts 19 named storms, 9 hurricanes and 4 major hurricanes. An average hurricane season produces 14 named storms, of which 7 become hurricanes, including 3 major hurricanes. Previously, the average season consisted of 12 named storms, of which 6 become hurricanes, including 3 major hurricanes.
Important Links and Resources
- Download the Miami-Dade County 2022 Hurricane Guide
- Download the Village of Palmetto Bay "Palmetto Bay Connect" app
- Download the Village of Palmetto Bay "Street-by-Street" app
- Download the "Ready Miami-Dade Hurricane mobile app to get alerts
- See the issued Evacuation Orders
- See Public Advisories from the National Hurricane Center
- Know Your Storm Surge Planning Zone
- Visit FEMA
- Report power outages or downed power lines to FPL by calling 1-800-4-OUTAGE (1-800-468-8243).
Apps Download
STAY INFORMED; DOWNLOAD PALMETTO BAY CONNECT
Whether you own an Android or IOS device, scan or take a photo of this QR code to download the Palmetto Bay Connect app and start receiving important notifications and information from the Village today!
REPORT A PROBLEM; DOWNLOAD STREET BY STREET
You can directly contact us and let us know about issues/problems that you see on any Palmettto Bay roadway. Scan the QR Code below to download the Street by Street. Once downloaded, click on "Start Request" and you can start reporting your concern and track its progress. It's that simple!
2022 Hurricane Season Names
Here's the full list of names released by the National Hurricane Center:
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