Palm Beach County Daily Activation Update

Contact: Emergency Operations Center • 561-662-7549

The Palm Beach County Emergency Operations Center (EOC) has been at a level 2 activation since Sunday, Nov. 1, in response to a private aircraft crash and widespread flooding, and a State of Local Emergency has been declared.

• The National Transportation Safety Board held a press conference at Palm Beach County's EOC on Nov. 3. Board Member Tom Chapman, along with County Administrator Joseph Abruzzo, gave an update on the private aircraft crash. Also in attendance was County Commissioner Bobby Powell Jr.
• Palm Beach County Emergency Management has been on several conference calls with elected officials, the State of Florida and municipalities.
• Emergency Management and county staff continue to work with partner agencies who are assisting residents and businesses affected by the private aircraft crash and widespread flooding.
• A portion of Military Trail remains closed, but the closure limits have been reduced to between 10th Avenue North and Cresthaven Boulevard. The public is asked to detour around this area using 10th Avenue North, Haverhill Road, and Cresthaven Boulevard.
• A shelter is open for mobile home park residents affected by the plane crash at the Greenacres Community Center.
• County residents who are experiencing flooding in their homes can contact the county for shelter information at 561-712-6400.
• The Palm Beach County Fire Rescue Swift Water USAR Team rescued 14 people, who were transported to a collection point. Palm Tran is responding to the Canterbury Neighborhood to assist residents in evacuating to a shelter.
• Palm Beach County School District announced the closing of 9 schools: Washington Elementary; West Boca High; Grassy Waters Elementary; Jaega Middle; Bear Lakes Middle; Egret Lake Elementary; Seminole Trails Elementary; Loxahatchee Groves Elementary; Palm Beach Lakes High.
• United Way has established a Disaster Relief Fund to support those impacted by these emergencies. Every dollar donated will stay right here in Palm Beach County to help our neighbors recover and rebuild. Please click the link to make a contribution - Palm Beach County Disaster Relief - United Way of Palm Beach County.

Palm Beach County will continue to release information related to both incidents.

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