Hurricane Season 2023: Who do I call if I need help during a storm? Important phone numbers

Palm Beach Post staff report

Updated August 29, 2023 at 10:08 PM·3 min read

The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 through Nov. 30 with the peak of the season on Sept. 10. The most activity happens between mid-August and mid-October, according to the National Hurricane Center.

While the presence of El Ni?o this year could mean a less energetic tropical Atlantic, there is unusually warm water in parts of the Atlantic, so anything can happen.

The key to getting through storm season is being prepared. That's why The Palm Beach Post has compiled lists, tips, contact numbers and maps that should help you prepare for a storm, and, if need be, get through it fine.

Important numbers to have for hurricane season

From numbers for emergency managers to numbers for seniors, here's a list of numbers to call for assistance before, during and after a hurricane:

Florida Power & Light: 1-800-468-8243; www.fpl.com

Police/Fire Emergencies: 911

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Emergency Managers

Palm Beach: 561-712-6400 www.pbcgov.com/dem

Martin: 772-287-1652 https://www.martin.fl.us/EM

St. Lucie: 772-462-8100 www.stlucieco.gov/eoc/

Okeechobee: 863-763-3212 www.co.okeechobee.fl.us/

Florida: www.floridadisaster.org

Hearing impaired (TTY/TTD):

Palm Beach: 561-712-6342

Martin: Call 911.

St. Lucie: Call 911.

Okeechobee: Call 911.

FPL crews leave a Jupiter substation headed to North Florida to help restore power after Hurricane Michael made landfall in October 2018.

Special needs hurricane shelters

Call in advance to register:

Palm Beach: 561-712-6400

Martin: 772-287-1652

St. Lucie: 772-462-8100

Okeechobee: 863-462-5819

Disabled transportation help

Palm Beach: 561-649-9848, https://www.palmtran.org/connection/

Martin: 772-287-1652, https://www.martin.fl.us/SpecialNeeds

St. Lucie: 772-462-8100, https://www.stlucieco.gov/departments-and-services/public-safety/special-medical-needs-information

Okeechobee: 863-462-5819

Red Cross

Palm Beach: 561-833-7711 or 800-REDCROS (800-733-2767)

https://www.redcross.org/local/florida/south-florida.html

Martin: 561-833-7711 or 800-REDCROS (800-733-2767)

https://www.redcross.org/local/florida/south-florida.html

St. Lucie: 772-672-8800

https://www.redcross.org/local/florida/south-florida.html

Okeechobee branch (of Palm Beach County chapter): 863-763-2488

https://www.redcross.org/local/florida/south-florida.html

United Way

United Way of Palm Beach County is the county’s lead agency for mobilizing volunteers and assisting in distributing supplies. Call 211. https://unitedwaypbc.org/

Martin: Call 211 or 772-283-4800. https://www.unitedwaymartin.org/

St. Lucie: Call 211 or 772-464-5300. https://www.uwslo.org/

Okeechobee: Call 211. https://www.uwslo.org/

Disaster Recovery Coalition

The Disaster Recovery Coalition of Palm Beach County, made up of organizations, community and business leaders, volunteers and county agencies, combines resources to assist those most vulnerable in the community after all other resources have been exhausted. Call 211 for direct services.