Lake Worth Notice

Inside City of Lake Worth's EOC, we are monitoring the situation. People often wonder if we have more information than the general public but with hurricanes we are monitoring the same information providers as you. Currently emergency management staff are on a 6 hour rotating shift to ensure that all positions are manned around the clock.

At this time we are feeling the effects of the outer bands of Irma, one of the effects from these bands is the increased risk of tornadoes in the area so please continue to be alert.

There is a likelihood of disruption to the electric grid but additional line crews have arrived in the City and any disruption will be dealt with promptly following the storm. During the storm crews will remain out as long as possible, even once recalled they will stay in the City so they can be on the ground instantly upon conditions improving.

Please note that the Electric Utilities emergency phone number (877.454.4480) is only for electrical related emergencies. They are not able to answer any other questions and need the line to remain clear for electrical matters.

The City follows the County lead we encourage you to download and install the PBC Dart app. The Palm Beach County DART app will help you stay up to date with the County before, during and after the storm. Android - ht.ly/IGpy30eZoKw IOS - ht.ly/jenF30eZoNA All Xfinity hotspots have been opened and made free to the public until after the storm so just look for an xfinity wifi hotspot and connect if needed.

As we go into the storm please remember that State, County and City Emergency officials do not issue any orders lightly, whether a curfew or evacuation order. We understand that these can sometimes be frustrating especially when it may seem like the danger hasn't arrived or has passed but there can be many reasons for the order to be given. The logistics of keeping all residents safe are extremely complex and officials will err on the side of caution as minor inconvenience is better than death. Please follow all safety orders when given and remember that we all want the same thing... life to return to normal, which it will if we work together.

City staff have been working hard to prepare the City in case the storm effects Lake Worth. You can expect multiple information releases to come from the City through the storm and recovery. If you haven't already please follow the City on Twitter (@LakeWorthPBC & @LakeWorthCasino).