City of Palm Bay Directory GENERATOR SAFETY STAY INFORMED • Operate generators outdoorsPalm inBay an Cityarea Hall with plenty of ventilation. HurricaneThe City of Palm Bay has a dedicated hurricane preparedness page at www.palmbayflorida.org/hurricane that includes tips for before, during, • Never run a generator 120in a Malabarhome or Roadgarage. SE Palm Bay, FL 32907 and after a storm. You can also signup for eNotifications to News stories • Generators give off deadly(321)952-3400 carbon monoxide. that are posted on the website at: www.palmbayflorida.org/enews. • Do not place generatorswww.palmbayflorida.org near air handler/air intakes. Preparedness • Do not plug a generatorCitizen into Information the wall to avoid Hotline back feed. Use heavy-dutyDuring extension emergency cords tosituations, connect appliances residents tocan the call outlets on the generator.the hotline for important information and updates. • Turn the generator on before(321)726-5683 plugging appliances to it. Once the Guide for generator is running, turn your appliances and lights on one at a time to avoid overloading the unit. Remember, generators are for • Buildingtemporary Department usage; prioritize your needs.• Public Works (321)952-3437 •(321)953-8924Generators pose electrical risks, especially when operated in wet [email protected] [email protected] Businesses conditions. Use a generator only when necessary when the weather Right-of-Way Permitting: Inspections:creates wet (321)952-3484 or moist conditions. Protect the generator by operating (321)952-3403 it under an open, canopy-like structure on a dry surface where water Solid Waste & Recycling: • Codecannot Compliance form puddles or drain under it. Always ensure your hands are In the event of an emergency, the City of Palm Bay has a citizen hotline (321)952-3420 (321)952-3430dry before touching the generator. number that will be updated with be updated with important information. [email protected] Add (321) 726-5683 to your contacts to get the latest updates during a Be sure the generator is turned off and• cool before fueling it. Keep • Utilities Customer Service storm or disaster. • Communitychildren and & petsEconomic away from portable generators.(321)952-3420 Many generator The City of Palm Bay also uses an emergency notification system Developmentcomponents are hot enough to burn you [email protected] operation. known as AlertBrevard to get important alerts to our residents. You can (321)409-7187 After Hours Emergency customize the types of alerts you receive and how they are delivered [email protected] Service: (321)952-3478 during sign up. ReceiveHurricane alerts about local emergencies, police and fire notifications, • Growth Management (321)733-3042 garbage schedules, boil water notices, and news from the City of [email protected] Palm Bay. Staying informed is simple, just sign up: Hurricane Preparedness• Visit www.embrevard.com • Click ‘Alert Signup’ to get started Additional Disaster Preparedness Resources • Fill in your info and make sure to ‘Opt In’ for Palm Bay alerts Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety—Tips on how to create your own • Get notifications based on the addresses you provide business continuity plan, how to rebuild stronger, and an interactive disaster • Choose from telephone, text, or email alerts Preparedness hazard map are available at disastersafety.org. Guide The City shares information on all our social media platforms as well. Be sure to follow us at: Ready.Gov—Preparedness tips for risks including floods, hurricanes, Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/palmbayfl/ earthquakes, tornadoes cyber-attacks and active shooters. Twitter: https://twitter.com/CityofPalmBayFL Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cityofpalmbayfl/ SBA Resource Partners— Resource partners can also help businesses apply Guide Hurricane Preparedness Guide Also, follow us on Nextdoor! for disaster loans and provide guidance on how to get up and running after a hurricane strikes. Free and low-cost business assistance is now available by visitingsba.gov/local-assistance/find. 8 5 Hurricane Preparedness Guide Before the storm... 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