June 1st to November 30th
The hurricane threat for Manalapan is ever present. Hurricane preparation is a year-round job in South Florida. To prepare yourself, your family, and your property, take the following measures.
Begin purchasing supplies for your 5- to 7-Day Disaster Supplies Kit. (This can be done a little at a time over three months).
Use the Surge Area Mapping System (SAMS) on www.pbcgov.com to see if you are in an evacuation area.
If you are in an evacuation area, make an evacuation plan for you and your family.
Check your vehicles for Manalapan Resident decals. Apply for Barrier Island Permits at Town Hall for essential personnel to return to the area after the storm. Call Town Hall at (561) 585-9477 for assistance
Ensure your contact information is accurate and up to date with the Manalapan Police Department. This can be done by emailing your Town clerk Erika Petersen at Epetersen@manalapan.org or by calling police dispatch at 585-4030.
Complete the assembly of your Disaster Supplies Kit. Purchase non-perishable foods and medicine last.
If you need to register for the Special Needs Shelter, contact the Special Needs Coordinator at 561-712-6400.
Assess your landscaping to determine if trees need to be trimmed or ornaments removed before a storm.
Make arrangements in advance for your pets; either contact Animal Care and Control about pet sheltering, or ask your vet.
Review your family disaster plan with your family and establish who will be your out-of-town contact.
Double-check your shelter information and confirm the location; do not wait until you need to go to the shelter.
Definition: A Hurricane WATCH means hurricane conditions (sustained winds of 74 mph or higher) are possible in the area within 48 hours.
General preparations:
Definition: A Hurricane WARNING means hurricane-force conditions (sustained winds of 74 mph or higher) are expected in your area in 36 hours or less.
Mandatory Evacuation: Residents in low-lying areas and on barrier islands may be required to evacuate depending upon the storm’s projected path and flooding potential. Manalapan is considered a barrier island.
Damage primarily to shrubbery, trees, foliage and unanchored homes; no real damage to other structures; some damage to poorly constructed signs. Low-lying coastal roads inundated, minor pier damage, some small craft in exposed anchorage torn from mooring.
Considerable damage to shrubbery and tree foliage; some trees blown down. Major damage to exposed mobile homes. Extensive damage to poorly constructed signs. Some damage to roofing materials of buildings; some window and door damage. No major damage to buildings. Coastal roads and low-lying escape routes inland cut by rising water two to four hours before arrival of hurricane center. Considerable damage to piers; marinas flooded. Small craft in unprotected anchorages torn from moorings. Evacuation of some shoreline residences and low-lying areas required.
Foliage torn from trees; large trees blown down. Many well constructed signs blown down. Some damage to roofing materials of buildings; some wind and door damage. Some structural damage to small buildings. Mobile homes destroyed. Serious flooding at coast and many smaller structures near coast destroyed; larger structures near coast damaged by battering waves and floating debris. Low-lying escape routes inland cut by rising water three to five hours before hurricane center arrives. Flat terrain five feet or less above sea level flooded inland eight miles or more. Evacuation of low-lying residences within several blocks of shoreline possibly required.
Shrubs and trees blown down; all signs down. Extensive damage to roofing materials, windows and doors. Complete failures of roofs on many small residences. Complete destruction of mobile homes. Flat terrain 10 feet or less above sea level flooded inland as far as six miles. Major damage to lower floors of structures near shore due to flooding and battering by waves and floating debris. Low-lying escape routes inland cut by rising water three to five hours before hurricane center arrives. Major erosion of beaches. Massive evacuation of all residences within 500 yards of shore required, and single-story residences within two miles of shore.
Shrubs and trees blown down; massive damage to roofs of buildings; all signs down. Very severe and extensive damage to windows and doors. Complete failure of roofs on many residences and industrial buildings. Extensive shattering of glass in windows and doors. Some complete building failures. Small buildings overturned or blown away. Complete destruction of mobile homes. Major damage to lower floors of all structures less than 15 feet above sea level within 500 yards of shore. Low-lying escape routes inland cut by rising water three to five hours before hurricane center arrives. Massive evacuation of residential areas on low ground within five to 10 miles of shore possibly required.