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Florida ranks 28 in national disaster preparedness study despite hurricane experience
By Joel Lopez at WPTV
· May 28, 2026
· 1 min read
New study ranks Florida 28th for disaster preparedness despite hurricane experience. Palm Beach County residents react to surprising findings ahead of hurricane season.
Key takeaway Palm Beach County residents react to surprising findings ahead of hurricane season.
Why this matters in The Palm Beach
The ranking of Florida 28th in national disaster preparedness is particularly concerning for Palm Beach County, given its vulnerability to Atlantic hurricanes and flooding. As a coastal community with a history of severe weather events, one would expect the state to be better equipped to handle such disasters. The School District of Palm Beach County and the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office play critical roles in emergency response, and their preparedness will be crucial in the event of a hurricane. Residents from Boca Raton to Jupiter should be paying close attention to the county's disaster preparedness plans and demanding more from local officials to improve the state's ranking. With hurricane season approaching, the county's ability to respond to and recover from a disaster will be put to the test, making it imperative that officials take steps to address the shortcomings identified in the study.
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Category: safety ·
Published: May 28, 2026 ·
Source: WPTV ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? New study ranks Florida 28th for disaster preparedness despite hurricane experience. Palm Beach County residents react to surprising findings ahead of hurricane season.
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