Last week, the PBC Long Term Recovery Coalition honored Dr. Seth Bernstein with a Certificate of Appreciation as we celebrated his well-deserved retirement. Thank you for your lasting impact and service to our community! 💙🌟

Palm Beach County Public Safety connected with job seekers at the PBC Job Fair! We’re always looking for dedicated individuals ready to serve and help keep our community safe, prepared, and resilient. Thanks to everyone who stopped by! 🚓🚑🛡️

Excited to share that Mary Blakeney, Director of the Palm Beach County Public Safety Dept.’s Division of Emergency Management, will represent @PBCEmergency at the 2025 Southeast Florida Regional Climate Leadership Summit in West Palm Beach 🌴 #SEFLClimateSummit2025

CERT teams recently completed hands-on training to sharpen their disaster response skills — from search & rescue to medical triage. These drills help our community stay ready when it counts. Grateful for our dedicated CERT members! 💚🛠️

❄️ Winter Weather Prep 🏠 Use space heaters safely. ⚠️ Never use your oven or grill for heat. 🧥 Dress in layers & stay hydrated. 🐾 Bring pets indoors. 🚘 Check tire pressure & pack an emergency kit. #PBCEM #WinterSafety

🟢 CERT Members — get ready! Join us Sat, Nov 15 for the PBC 2025 CERT Exercise — a hands-on training to sharpen your emergency response skills through realistic scenarios. 💪 📍 CERT Members Only 🔗 Register on Eventbrite: https://t.co/TEuVlRCeAX #PBCDEM #CERT #BeReady

Honoring our veterans — especially those on our Emergency Management team. Your courage, sacrifice & dedication continue to serve our community every day. We’re proud to stand beside you. Thank you for your service! #VeteransDay #PBCDEM

Strengthening Chemical Preparedness Our EM team visited a Water Treatment Plant as part of the Hazards Analysis Program, helping ensure hazardous-materials sites are ready for emergencies. We review 67 facilities a year to support first responders and keep our community safe. ✅

Palm Beach County EM hosted a 2-day Amateur Radio General Class course this weekend! 🎙️📡 Congrats to everyone who passed at the EOC, taught by ARRL instructor Albert Moreschi. Interested in future classes (Tech, General, Extra)? Contact Albert: 561-714-6673 or aug77@att.net

The PSD Halloween potluck was terrifyingly 🧟‍♀️ successful! From Vulture Vomit Chili to Mozza Ball Eyes and some truly mysterious meat… we survived 👻 Thanks to everyone who brought their boo-tiful dishes and spooky spirit. Good food, good company, good times. 🎃 Happy Halloween!

🏥 Palm Beach County’s Special Needs Shelters support residents with medical or physical needs during emergencies. ✅ Nurses on-site ✅ Backup power ✅ Safe, secure, non-flood zone 👩‍⚕️ Caregivers must accompany patients. 🔗 https://t.co/aghs0RhDhk #PBCReady #StaySafe

🚨 Stay informed with #AlertPBC! Get real-time emergency alerts for weather, safety, and local updates straight to your phone or email. Customize alerts for your home, workplace, or your child’s school. Sign up today and stay ready, Palm Beach County! 🔗 https://t.co/JR1gFcSN9l

🌪️ Be Ready, Palm Beach County! ✅ Make a plan 🧰 Build a kit 🙌 Get involved 📲 Stay informed — sign up for #AlertPBC & download the PBC DART App. Prepared communities are stronger communities! #PBCReady #StaySafe

🔋 Day 5: Lithium Battery Safety 🔥 Lithium batteries power everyday things but if misused, they can overheat & catch fire. ✅ Charge small devices on hard indoor surfaces ✅ Charge large ones (e-bikes, scooters) outdoors, 10 ft from buildings ✅ Use the original charger

🍳🔥 Day 4: Kitchen Fire Safety 🔥🍳 The kitchen is the leading cause of home fires—most start when cooking is left unattended. ⚠️ Stand by your pan ✅ Keep flammables away from stovetop ✅ Smother grease fires w/ a lid (never water) ✅ Keep kids/pets 3ft away

⏱ Day 3: Have a Home Fire Escape Plan ⏱ When the alarm sounds, you may have only 2 minutes to escape. ✅ Know 2 exits per room ✅ Pick a safe meeting spot ✅ Practice drills (day & night) ✅ Stay low under smoke ✅ Never go back inside Fire moves fast—be ready! 🔥🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️

🚨 Day 2: Smoke Alarms Save Lives 🚨 3 of 5 home fire deaths happen in homes without working smoke alarms. ✅ Install in every bedroom & level ✅ Test monthly ✅ Change batteries yearly ✅ Replace every 10 yrs A working alarm can double survival odds—test yours today! 🔔🔥

🔥 It’s Fire Prevention Week! 🔥 You may have only 2 minutes to escape a fire—be prepared: ✅ Test smoke alarms ✅ Stay alert while cooking ✅ Plan 2 exits per room ✅ Practice fire drills Let’s protect what matters most. 🚒✨ #FirePreventionWeek #PBCReady

Peek behind the scenes at our PBC squad leveling up their skills on the gear that keeps YOU safe! When disaster knocks, these heroes are ready to jump in and save the day-because every resident deserves the best! #PBCReady #HurricaneSeason2025 #StaySafePalmBeach #SevereWeather

Last week, we welcomed the Purposeful Pod Homeschool Group for a tour of our Emergency Operations Center! 🚨📚 The students learned how we prepare & respond to keep Palm Beach County safe. 💡👏 #EmergencyManagement #PreparedPalmBeach