Helpful Telephone Numbers, Links, & Apps
Here is a list of useful websites and phone numbers to help you:
- develop your emergency plan;
- track the path of a hurricane;
- get emergency assistance and… more.
Electrical Needs
- Report a power outage online or by calling 1-800-4-OUTAGE (1-800-468-8243)
- Report a downed power line by calling 1-800-4-OUTAGE (1-800-468-8243)
- Call 911 to report hazardous conditions
Emergency Numbers and Websites
- Call 911 for immediate police, fire or rescue
- Call 211 for non-emergency aid
- Florida Traffic Reports
- Call *FHP from a cell phone to hear highway patrol road emergencies
Hurricane Tracking
Weather Sources
Download “PBC Dart” App from the app store – (Palm Beach County Disaster Awareness & Recovery Tool) – This is Palm Beach County Emergency Management’s very informative tool.
Alert PBC is Palm Beach County’s Emergency notification System allowing you to opt in to receive notifications via phone calls, text messages, e-mail, and more.
Disaster Aid
- American Red Cross
- Florida Division of Emergency Management – 850-413-9900
- Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) or 1-800-525-0321
Insurance Assistance
Florida Department of Financial Services Division of Consumer Services
(Florida Homeowners’ Insurance Toolkit)
Insurance Information Institute
Hurricane Season Resources-Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Flood Insurance- Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Pets
Storm Guide for Seniors
Special Needs Registry
Florida Division of Emergency Management Special Needs Registry– Residents with special needs can register with their local emergency management agency to receive assistance during a disaster.
Report Price Gouging
- Florida Office of the Attorney General – Toll Free 1-866-9-NO-SCAM (1-866-966-7226)