“Message from the Mayor Regarding Support for our Neighbors in Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands”

To read the entire press release from Mayor Gail Conoglio use this link:

The Town of Palm Beach is part of a non-partisan, public/private coalition called Palm Beach County Cares. This newly formed organization is currently concentrating on helping our neighbors in Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands recover from significant damage caused by the recent hurricanes.

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     Our goal is to raise $5 million dollars in the next 5 weeks. The United Way of Palm Beach County will oversee the collection and distribution of the funds. Donation information is on the website.
     You may drop off items at any time within the next five weeks at any of the three Town Fire Stations:

• Central Fire – Station #1 (355 South County Road).
• North Fire – Station #2 (300 North County Road).
• South Fire – Station #3 (2185 South Ocean Boulevard.

All donations will be delivered to the Port of Palm Beach, who has donated a warehouse to collect items to be shipped to the islands. Requested items include:

• Baby formula, wipes, diapers
• Batteries (all sizes)
• Canned goods, can openers
• Cleaning supplies
• Extension cords
• First aid kits, pain medications, diarrhea relief medications
• Hygiene products (wipes, sanitizers, female necessities)
• Insect repellent
• Toilet paper, paper towels

Thank you for joining your fellow residents and organizations across the entire County in this important humanitarian effort. Questions about dropping off donations can be directed to the main phone number of the Fire-Rescue Department: (561) 838-5420.

Thank you!

Mayor Gail L. Coniglio