Important Phone Numbers Here is a list of important phone numbers. Print this out and keep it handy.
Emergency Managers
Palm Beach
Palm Beach (561) 712-6400  www.pbcgov.com/pubsafety/eoc
Martin (772) 287-1652  www.martin.fl.us
St. Lucie (722) 461-5201  www.stlucieco.gov/eoc
Okeechobee (863) 763-3212  www.okeechobeeeoc.com
Florida www.floridadisaster.org
Hearing impaired (TTY/TTD):
Palm Beach: (561) 712-6343
Martin: Call 911
St. Lucie: Call 911
Okeechobee: (863) 763-3117

Law Enforcement
County sheriff's departments (non-emergency numbers):
Palm Beach: (561) 688-3400; Glades: (561) 996-1670
Martin: (772) 220-7000
St. Lucie: (772) 462-7300
Okeechobee: (863) 763-3117

FPL
Call FPL at (800) 4-OUTAGE or click on www.fpl.com/storm

Red Cross
Palm Beach: (561) 833-7711 or 1-800-REDCROS (800-733-2767)  www.redcross-pbc.org
Martin: (772) 287-2002  www.martinredcross.org
St. Lucie: (772) 461-3950  www.ntc-redcross.org
Okeechobee branch (of Palm Beach County chapter): (863) 763-2488  www.redcross-pbc.org

211
Dial 2-1-1 before, during and after a storm to find resources and crisis counseling in Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie and Okeechobee counties. On the Web: www.hurricane211pbtc.org

United Way
United Way of Palm Beach County is the designated lead agency in the county for mobilizing volunteers and assisting in the distribution of supplies. Residents with questions before, during and after a hurricane, should call 211.
Martin County: Call 211 or (772) 283-4800  www.unitedwaymartincounty.org
St. Lucie County: Call 211 or (772) 464-5300  www.unitedwayslc.org
Okeechobee County: 211.

CERT
Community Emergency Response Team volunteers will make up the first wave of help in the first two to three days after the storm, when rescue workers will be too few and too busy.
Palm Beach: (561) 712-6400  www.pbcgov.com/pubsafety/eoc
Martin: (772) 287-1652  www.martin.fl.us (click 'emergency information')
St. Lucie: (772) 462-7962  www.stlucieco.gov/eoc
Okeechobee: (863) 763-3212  www.okeechobeeeoc.com

Salvation Army
The Salvation Army is usually among the first to arrive with help after natural or man-made disasters.
(800) SAL-ARMY (725-2769)  www.salvationarmyusa.org or www.salvationarmyflorida.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 help rebuild the county following a disaster.
Call 211 for direct services or (561) 375-6682.

INTACT
INTACT is a nonprofit St. Lucie County long-term recovery group composed of more than 45 private and faith-based groups, and representatives from local, state and federal governments.
(772) 462-1777  www.stlucieco.gov/community/intact.htm

FEMA
If you are eligible to apply for assistance with the Federal Emergency Management Agency, call the numbers below.
(800) 621-3362
Hearing impaired:
(800) 462-7585  www.fema.gov

Special Needs
Special needs shelters (call in advance to register):
Palm Beach: (561) 712-6400
Martin: (772) 287-1652
St. Lucie: (772) 461-5201
Okeechobee: (863) 462-5777
Disabled transportation help:
Palm Beach: (561) 649-9848  www.palmtran.org (click 'connection' link on left)
Martin: (772) 288-5695  www.martin.fl.us (click 'Emergency Information,' then 'Special Needs')
St. Lucie: (772) 464-7433  www.treasurecoastconnector.com
Okeechobee: (863) 357-9900

Seniors
Call 211
Area Agency on Aging: (561) 684-5885  www.agencyonagingpbtc.org
Florida Department of Elder Affairs:  www.elderaffairs.state.fl.us

Building Codes
Palm Beach: (561) 233-5108  www.pbcgov.com/pzb/building
Martin: (772) 288-5916  www.martin.fl.us (click 'Government' then 'Building Department')
St. Lucie: (772) 462-1553  www.stlucieco.gov/public_works/permitting.htm
Okeechobee: (863) 763-5548  www.co.okeechobee.fl.us

Debris Cleanup
Solid Waste Authority of Palm Beach County: (561) 697-2700 or (866) SWA-INFO www.swa.org (click 'Hurricane Info')
Martin County Utility and Solid Waste Division: (772) 221-1442  www.martin.fl.us
St. Lucie County Solid Waste: (772) 462-1768  www.stlucieco.gov/solid_waste
Okeechobee Solid Waste: (863) 357-0111  www.co.okeechobee.fl.us/departments/S_Listings.htm (click on Solid Waste & Recycling)

Price Gouging
State hot line: 800-HELP FLA (800-435-7352)
Better Business Bureau of Palm Beach, Martin and St. Lucie counties: (800) 834-1267  www.bbbsoutheastflorida.org
Palm Beach County Consumer Affairs Division: (561) 712-6600
International Hurricane Protection Association: (561) 282-3315

Insurance
Florida Office of Insurance Regulation:  www.floir.com
Florida Department of Financial Services:  www.fldfs.com (or call 800-22-STORM)
Florida Insurance Council:  www.flains.org
National Association of Insurance Commissioners:  www.naic.org
Insurance Information Institute:  www.iii.org

Roofers' Licenses
Where to verify a roofer's valid license:
State licenses:  www.myflorida.com
Palm Beach County: (561) 233-5525 www.pbcgov.com/pzb
Martin County: (772) 288-5482
St. Lucie County: (772) 462-1672 or (772) 462-1673
Okeechobee: (863) 763-5548
Price-gouging hot line: (866) 966-7226
Report unlicensed contractors at (866) 532-1440
Access official state, county Web sites:  Storm2010.com

FLASH
The Federal Alliance for Safe Homes is a non-profit organization that promotes disaster safety, property protection and economic well-being by strengthening home and safeguarding families from disasters. For a free packet on protecting your home in a hurricane, call the number below.
FLASH (877) 221-7233  www.flash.org


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