UPDATED 10/9/24: Public Safety Notice - Hurricane Milton

• As of 11:00 AM EDT, Milton is about 160 miles west-southwest of Ft. Myers, Florida, moving east-northeastward at 17 mph. 
• Northeastward motion on Tuesday and Wednesday with forecasted landfall early Thursday morning at approximately 2:00 am.
• Maximum sustained winds are near 145 mph with higher gusts, making Milton a hazardous category 4 hurricane
• Palm Beach County is currently under a tropical storm warning; the flood warning has been lifted. 
• The National Weather Service (NWS) forecasts 30 – 40 MPH wind speeds with a 65% chance of strong tropical-force winds of 60 MPH in Palm Beach County from approximately 8:00 pm today to 4:00 pm on Thursday.
• The NWS also forecasts an additional 2-7 inches of rain in Palm Beach County, making driving hazardous due to flooding in low-lying areas.
• Solid Waste Authority (SWA) of Palm Beach County and Waste Management: Disposal facilities will close, and all collection operations will be suspended on Thursday, October 10, 2024.   We will send an update if this closure is extended.  
• Bridges are locked in the down position as of noon yesterday until further notice.
• Shelters: As of 10:00 a.m. today, one special shelter needs is open.
  1. Four general population and pet-friendly shelters will open at noon.
     • Palm Beach Gardens High School
     • Palm Beach Central High School
     • Lake Shore Middle School
     • Park Vista High School – pet friendly
  2. Contact Palm Beach County Call Center at 561-712-6400 for additional information.
  3. Hotel availability: https://www.thepalmbeaches.com/severe-weather
• Schools: Palm Beach County Schools, FAU, and Palm Beach State College will be closed today and Thursday
• Palm Beach County will be closed at noon today through Friday.
  1. The Palm Tran Bus System will continue to operate as conditions allow
• Courts are closed for the rest of the week
• Town Facilities: Out of an abundance of caution and in anticipation of potential weather impacts from Hurricane Milton, please be advised that Town facilities will be closed starting today, Wednesday, October 9, at noon through Friday, October 11, at 8:30 AM.  Facilities and services to be affected:
  1. Town Hall/Administration
  2. Building Department (including Code Enforcement & Planning)
  3. Town Library
• Essential services not affected by the closure:
  1. Police
  2. Fire Rescue
  3. Water Plant Operations

The Town staff is prepared for storm conditions and will vary our responses depending on Hurricane Milton's track. We will keep you informed and updated on any matters related to Town operations. 

You should always stay informed on storm conditions through reliable local and national media, weather centers, and county emergency operations information sources to stay updated on storms.

Have a Plan & Be Prepared!