Hurricane Preparedness

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  1. Hurricane Preparedness

    Here's some important information, as we monitor Tropical Depression #9 of the season which formed this morning and could become a hurricane threat. Read on...
  2. 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...
  3. 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...
  4. Know Your Flood Zone

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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:

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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

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!

Palmetto Bay Connect App QR Code


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!

Palmetto Bay Street by Street App QR Code


2022 Hurricane Season Names

Here's the full list of names released by the National Hurricane Center:

  • Alex
  • Bonnie
  • Colin
  • Danielle
  • Earl
  • Fiona
  • Gaston
  • Hermine
  • Ian
  • Julia
  • Karl
  • Lisa
  • Martin
  • Nicole
  • Owen
  • Paula
  • Richard
  • Shary
  • Tobias
  • Virginie
  • Walter