Subtropical Storm Nicole Updates

11/10/22 - 7:00 am

Nicole has been downgraded to a tropical storm as it moves away from our area. Damage assessments are underway but we are mostly seeing minor debris.  All previous flooding has receded. Staff continues to monitor closely the area of Pine Hill Trail due to a sinkhole last night. 

11-10-22 4 AM update_

11/9/2022 - 8:28 PM

MESSAGE FROM WASTE MANAGEMENT REGARDING GARBAGE PICKUP

As Tropical Storm and soon to be Hurricane Nicole bears down on the East Coast of Florida with an expected early morning landfall, There will be no WM collection operations on Thursday, November 10th.

Even though, the projected track is north of the Palm Beach County area, tropical storm conditions are expected to continue and widespread throughout Thursday morning into the afternoon, making a launch difficult and logistically impractical with the safety of all of our people, most important.

Based on the current storm track and speed, WM expects to resume normal collection schedules on Friday 11/11.

If your scheduled garbage collection day is tomorrow, WM will make the normal collection on the next scheduled collection day (Monday). If tomorrow is your scheduled recycling, yard waste or bulk collection day, WM will collect on the next scheduled collection day as well. 

REPORTED ISSUES BEING WORKED ON


11/10/22 5:50 AM Update

Sink Hole on Pine Hill Trail and Quail Circle UPDATE

The sinkhole at the intersection of Pinehill Trail and Quail Circle has temporarily been repaired and is holding. Cones have been placed around the hole and the intersection is now open. 

Please continue to use caution when traveling through this area and be aware of your surroundings. 

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11/9/2022 - 1:33 pm

Reporting FPL power outages

FPL is the service provider of electric in Tequesta.  To report or check the status of an outage, please complete the form. 

Call 1-800-4-OUTAGE (1-800-468-8243) immediately to report a dangerous condition such as a downed power line. 
Please note, if you have already reported a downed power line, there is no need to report it again.
You can also download the FPL app by texting the word “App” to MyFPL (69375) or enroll in alerts by texting the word “Join” to MyFPL (69375)


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11/9/2022 - 12:45 pm

DOWNED POWERLINES IN TEQUESTA 

Tequesta Emergency Management staff is starting to receive reports of several downed powerlines in the area.  If you are not planning on evacuating, it is now advised to stay inside due to the danger of the lines.  


SHELTERS

Palm Beach County initiated mandatory evacuations for Zones A & B effective 7 am this morning. Anyone living on or near the coast, in the affected areas, should evacuate now.  This includes Tequesta from the beach west to approximately the Country Club Drive area.  

It is highly advised to reconsider evacuating, as there is plenty of space in shelters. The shelter information is posted on our website and social media outlets.  

List of Open Shelters

11/8/2022 - 77:28 pm

IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM THE BUILDING OFFICIAL
To All:
Due to the current weather status, the Village of Tequesta Building Official has issued a stop work order on all construction work within the Village of Tequesta starting at 7:00 a.m. tomorrow November 9th, 2022.

11/8/2022 - 12:56 PM

FDOT Begins Locking Down State Drawbridges for Tropical Storm Nicole 

In Broward, Palm Beach, Martin, and St. Lucie Counties  

 FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – In preparation for the approaching storm, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), in coordination with the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), is beginning to lock down state drawbridges immediately in Broward, Palm Beach, Martin, and St. Lucie Counties.

The bridges will be closed to marine navigation once lockdowns are complete and will remain closed for the duration of severe weather and until the drawbridges and waterways can be assessed for damages. Bridges will remain open to vehicular traffic. 

Mariners are encouraged to frequently check the USCG Notice to Mariners for updates and additional information at Sector Miami.