Hurricane Preparedness

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 under "Important Links and Resources" or on the left menu bar under "Village Apps & Links".

SALES TAX EXEMPTION ON IMPACT-RESISTANT PRODUCTS STARTS JULY 1, 2022 ENDS JUNE 30, 2024
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.

2023 Hurricane Forecast

NOAA forecasters with the Climate Prediction Center, a division of the National Weather Service, predict near-normal hurricane activity in the Atlantic this year. NOAA’s outlook for the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season, which goes from June 1 to November 30, predicts a 40% chance of a near-normal season, a 30% chance of an above-normal season and a 30% chance of a below-normal season.

NOAA is forecasting a range of 12 to 17 total named storms (winds of 39 mph or higher). Of those, 5 to 9 could become hurricanes (winds of 74 mph or higher), including 1 to 4 major hurricanes (category 3, 4 or 5; with winds of 111 mph or higher). NOAA has a 70% confidence in these ranges.

Important Links and Resources

Download the Miami-Dade County 2023 Hurricane Guide
Download the Village of Palmetto Bay "Palmetto Bay Connect" app
Download the Village of Palmetto Bay "Street-by-Street" app
Download Miami-Dade County's ReadyMDC app for Apple or for Android
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).