Hurricane, Storm and Flood
Hurricane Preparedness
Hurricane Season is June 1st through November 30th, however severe weather can happen anytime, anywhere. By taking steps to prepare, we can protect our families, homes, businesses and communities from the potentially devastating effects of a storm.
In addition, the following resources offer important information for hurricane preparedness:
The Palm Beach County Hurricane Survival Guide, available at the following link, contains detailed and useful information to assist residents and businesses: www.pbcgov.com/dem/hurricane/pdf/hurricane_guide.pdf
The National Weather Service Hurricane Center website, www.nhc.noaa.gov , provides graphics to track current storms, warnings and storm surge watches.
Flood risks, insurance and recent changes to FEMA flood maps are available by visiting the National Flood Insurance Program website: www.floodsmart.gov .
Flood Information
The City's new Flood Maps are in effect as of October 5, 2017, for many years, the entire City has been un-mapped and was determined to be within Flood Zone X, a no special flood hazard area. The new Flood Maps now include several areas within the City to be in a special flood hazard area called Flood Zone AE. The City Building Department has the latest map panels in effect. To view the flood hazard maps online to check if your property is in a flood zone go to:
http://maps.co.palm-beach.fl.us/cwgis/?app=floodzones
For more information or to view our maps in our office please contact the Building Department at 561-642-2050.
The NFIP community number for the City of Greenacres is 120203.
The Building Department is available to answer questions on Flood Zone and Base Flood Elevation determinations from the Flood Insurance Rate Map. As well as onsite flood protection information and retrofitting. Please feel free to stop in or call the Building Department at 561-642-2050 for help answering questions regarding your Flood Zone. The Flood Insurance Rate Map and various other publications on flood prevention are available at the City's Building Department and the Greenacres Public Library.
Flood Insurance
Flood losses are not covered under homeowners' insurance policies. FEMA manages the National Flood Insurance Program, which makes Federally-backed flood insurance available in communities that agree to adopt and enforce floodplain management ordinances to reduce future flood damage. There is a 30-day waiting period before flood insurance goes into effect, so don't delay. Flood insurance is available whether the building is in or out of the identified flood-prone area. Your Insurance may ask for a copy of the property's Elevation Certificate. The Building Department keeps all elevation certificates on file, both hard copies and digital copy. We can answer questions you may have about them, as well as provide you with a copy of the elevation certificate!
New FEMA Elevation Certificate
FEMA has published the new 2019 Edition of the Elevation Certificate (expiration date Nov 30, 2022) Per FEMA requirements, all ECs signed and sealed on February 21, 2020 or later must be completed using this new form, even if draft versions were previously submitted using the old expired form.
www.fema.gov/media-library/assets/documents/160
The City of Greenacres Building Department will only accept the new FEMA required certificate.
Other Helpful Links:
Palm Beach County Emergency Management
