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Jupiter Area Hurricane Evacuation Zone
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For Shelter Information , Contact : Palm Beach County Emergency Management : 561-712-6400 American Red Cross : 561-833-7711
Flood Insurance

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Jupiter Area Hurricane Evacuation Zone

To view a larger map and look up your zone , visit www . pbcgov . org / knowurzone
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Evacuation Routes Hurricane Shelter
Palm Beach County Hurricane Evacuation Zones
Use the zone map and storm category listings to know when to evacuate your area .
Category 1 & Higher Category 2 & Higher Category 3 & Higher Category 4 & Higher
Category 5 & Higher
Zone A & Category 1 or higher : Evacuate if you live in a manufactured / mobile home ; have substandard construction ; or live in a flood-prone area .
Palm Beach County North Area Shelters ( Jupiter to Palm Beach Gardens )

For Shelter Information , Contact : Palm Beach County Emergency Management : 561-712-6400 American Red Cross : 561-833-7711

Flood Insurance

Most people consider their home and its contents their largest investment . Whether you live in a designated flood hazard area or not , you should consider protecting this investment financially with flood insurance . Information for the National Flood Insurance Program can be accessed through FEMA ’ s website ( www . floodsmart . gov ). There you ’ ll find information on flood protection and insurance policies . Call the Building Department ( 561-741-2286 ) to see if there is an elevation certificate on file for your property , which includes flood insurance rating data . For most new policies , there is a 30-day waiting period for flood insurance coverage to begin .
Independence Middle School : 4001 Greenway Drive , Jupiter
Palm Beach Gardens High School : ( not shown on map ) 4245 Holly Drive , Palm Beach Gardens
Pet-friendly shelters are designated on an as-needed basis . Both pet-friendly and special needs shelters can be found online at www . pbcgov . org / knowurzone .
The Town of Jupiter is a participant in the National Flood Insurance Program Community Rating System . The Town works diligently to maintain a 20 % reduction in flood insurance premiums for residents and businesses while carrying out flood management measures designed to protect life and property from future flooding . This reduction applies to all properties located in “ special flood hazard areas .” The Town continues to work to achieve even greater flood insurance premium discounts in the future .