Hurricane season 2024: Important numbers to call, web sites to access during hurricane season

Kimberly Miller, Palm Beach Post

May 28, 2024 at 3:13 AM·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.

An overheated Atlantic Ocean and a rising La Ni?a have forecasters predicting a highly active hurricane season, one that could rival one of the busiest years on record.

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

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:

Important contacts for assistance before, during and after a hurricane

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

Police/Fire Emergencies: 911

More: Who to follow on Twitter for hurricane information

Emergency Managers in Florida

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

Martin: 772-287-1652 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.

Special needs hurricane shelters

Call in advance to register:

Palm Beach: 561-712-6400

Martin: 772-287-1652

St. Lucie: 772-462-8100

Okeechobee: 863-462-5805

Disabled transportation help

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

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

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

Okeechobee: 863-462-5805

Red Cross

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

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

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

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

St. Lucie: 772-672-8800

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

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

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. unitedwaypbc.org

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

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

Okeechobee: Call 211 or 772-464-5300. 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.