Hurricanes   

Hurricane season is June 1 - Nov 30. Prepare now with these resources:

• CodeRED Alerts: https://www.lantana.org/emergency-notifications
  
• Palm Beach County Hurricane Survival Guide: https://discover.pbcgov.org/publicsafety/dem/Pages/Hurricane.aspx 
• National Weather Service Hurricane Center: https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/
• National Flood Insurance Program: https://www.floodsmart.gov/
• Updated Flood Zone Map: https://discover.pbcgov.org/pzb/Pages/Update-on-Flood-Zones.aspx 
• Evacuation Zones and Nearby Shelters: https://discover.pbcgov.org/publicsafety/dem/Pages/Know-Your-Zone.aspx
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Flood Information  

A new Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) for Palm Beach County is now in effect, please access Palm Beach County's Interactive flood zone map to determine if your property is affected by the change. Should you have any questions, please contact  561-540-5034.

Know Your Zone

The Town of Lantana has areas that are considered Special Flood Hazard Areas which require all buildings to be constructed at, or above, the Base Flood Elevation. These Zones are A-7 and V-8.

About the ‘A Zone' 

• Located along the west shoreline of the Intracoastal Waterway and extends westerly to encompass Hypoluxo Island
• Areas where rising waters can cause flooding problems if the lowest habitable floor of the building is not built at, or above, the base flood elevation
• Enclosed areas below the base flood elevation must have proper opening sized to allow floodwaters to flow into and out of these area

About the ‘V Zone' 

• Located east of the Dune along Lantana Beach
• Enclosed areas below the base flood elevation are not allowed unless the walls are built as breakaway walls, and the area is not used as a habitable area
• Remodeling projects whose costs exceed 50% of the existing value of the building or structure must also comply with flood damage control requirements.

Flood Insurance 

Flood losses are not covered under homeowners' insurance policies. FEMA manages the National Flood Insurance Program, which makes Federally-backed flood insurance available in communities that agree to adopt and enforce floodplain management ordinances to reduce future flood damage. There is a 30-day waiting period before flood insurance goes into effect, so don't delay. Flood insurance is available whether the building is in or out of the identified flood-prone area. Your Insurance may ask for a copy of the property's Elevation Certificate. The Development Service Department keeps all elevation certificates on file. We can answer questions you may have about them, as well as provide you with a copy of the elevation certificate.

Community Rating System (CRS) 

The Town of Lantana participates in the National Flood Insurance Program Community Rating System and is currently rated a Class 8 community. This allow a property owner who purchases a flood insurance policy to receive a discount of the cost of the flood insurance policy.

As part of our participation, the Development Services Department offers a service to answer questions on Flood Zone and Base Flood Elevation determinations from the Flood Insurance Rate Map. Please feel free to stop in or call the Development Services Department for help answering questions regarding your Flood Zone. The Flood Insurance Rate Map and various other publications on flood prevention are available at Development Services and the Lantana Public Library.

Helpful Links 

Please access the following links for more information:

• Palm Beach County Emergency Management
• National Flood Insurance Program Flood Smart Program
• Flood Preparation & Safety
• Know your risk brochure