Palm Beach County depends on the National Weather Service (NWS) for flood recognition. The NWS will issue a flood advisory for Palm Beach County at least 6 hours before expected rainfall would overflow drainage systems and cause the isolation of structures by the inland pondings of flood waters.
Residents should stay tuned to local TV or radio stations known to have an active news bureau or to a NOAA weather radio for information. When flood warnings are issued, it will be done first through the Emergency Alert System, then if needed, by sirens and loudspeakers from police and fire vehicles who will give evacuation orders.
Evacuation routes will be announced at the time the evacuation order is given. Main routes will include US Highway 1, I-95, the Turnpike, and all east-west arterials.
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