New vaccine & testing sites
With the recent uptick in positive COVID-19 cases, several new public vaccines and testing sites have opened. This is in addition to the widely available commercial pharmacies, doctors' offices, and other public health sites. 

The following public health sites are open seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., and no appointments are required. All vaccines and testing services are free. 
 
Mid-County Senior Center - main auditorium (walk-up)
3980 Lake Worth Road
Palm Springs, FL 33461 

South County Civic Center (drive-thru) 
16700 Jog Road
Delray Beach, FL 33446

Palm Beach County Gardens Branch Library (drive-thru) 
11303 Campus Drive
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410

For a complete list of vaccination locations near you, click here. 

For a complete list of testing sites, click here.

The Department of Health COVID-19 Call Center is available 24/7 at (866) 779-6121 or email: COVID-19@flhealth.gov
Mobile vaccination clinics
Local businesses and organizations interested in scheduling an onsite mobile vaccination clinic, please click here.

Mobile clinics are dispatched to various locations countywide (changes weekly). For these locations, click here.
Monoclonal antibody therapy
The state of Florida opened a new monoclonal antibody therapy treatment site at Westgate Park and Recreation Center at 3691 Oswego Ave in West Palm Beach, offering services seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The treatment is available at no cost to individuals 12 years of age or older who have been diagnosed with COVID-19 or exposed to someone with COVID-19 and are at high risk for severe illness and hospitalization.

To make an appointment, click here.
Building safety update
The Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners received an update from building officials on the development of a building recertification program. 

The following are some of the proposed recommendations under consideration: 

  • Initial notices will be sent to buildings (11,000 sq. ft. or more, 25 years or older, located east of I-95) stating that the property is subject to inspection. Notices will be sent between October and December.  
  • Property owners will have three months to return their structural and electrical checklist to the county and another six months to make repairs to issues that “pose an immediate threat to life safety.”
  • The inspection is not intended to review the original designs of buildings unless there is apparent overloading or significant deterioration of important structural elements. 
  • Local cities would have to adopt the program and may adapt it accordingly.  

Additionally, municipalities are recommending the program go beyond threshold buildings and include structures that are two or three stories.

Last month, the county Building Division and Fire Rescue sent letters to property owners, encouraging safety inspections for buildings 25 years or older or waterproofing inspections for younger buildings to identify and remediate deterioration.

The working group will continue to meet and broaden to include structural engineers, insurance industry representatives, condominium lawyers and realtors to generate a comprehensive program in the near future. 

To read the entire letter the Building Division and Fire Rescue sent to property owners, click here.
Nonprofit highlight: Vets Helping Heroes
Twenty-two percent of veterans suffer from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder or major depression. Consequently, Vets Helping Heroes, a nonprofit located in Boca Raton, provides professionally trained assistance dogs to military heroes with psychological and physical injuries.
 
These special dogs are trained to carry/retrieve items, open doors, and even sense a seizure before it happens, enabling our veterans to return to a self-reliant life. All of the services are provided at no cost to the veteran.  
 
The nonprofit was founded in 2007 by Irwin Strovoff, a highly decorated WWII veteran and liberated Prisoner of War, and it has changed the lives of many retired veterans.
 
To learn more about Vets Helping Heroes, click here or call (561) 927-8387.
School zone safety
Palm Beach County public schools opened for in-person classes last week. Please slow down, stop for school buses and stay hands-free and alert when driving through school zones.

Remember, 20 mph is the maximum speed for school zones, and fines are doubled (up to $400) for illegally passing a stopped school bus displaying a stop signal. Drivers convicted of a second offense within five years could have their license suspended.

Also, be aware of the “no texting while driving” law that has a fine and potential points. Don’t be a distracted driver! Let’s keep our children safe as they travel to and from school.
Beat the heat
Florida summers are hot and the high temperatures can be dangerous. Here are some tips on avoiding heat-related illnesses and death: 

Stay hydrated
  • Drink more water than usual.
  • Don't wait until you're thirsty to drink fluids.
  • Avoid high sugar drinks, coffee and alcohol.

Stay informed
  • Check the local news for extreme heat alerts.
  • Look for symptoms of heat-related illness, including weakness/fatigue, dizziness, clammy skin, muscle cramps and flushed complexion.

Stay cool
  • Wear lightweight, light-colored clothing.
  • Take cool showers after being in the sun for long periods.

Keep your pets safe with these tips:
Hurricane resources
Our hurricane season has become extremely active. Please take some time to prepare, and access the resources below!
Sign up for emergency messaging via phone,
text, email and more...
Hurricane Evacuation
Zone Look-up
To report damage, download the app at links below.
For shelter information, click here.
Mortgage assistance
The county's Department of Housing and Economic Development has opened its Community Development Block Grant Coronavirus (CDBG-CV) Mortgage Assistance Program. 

The program allows individuals impacted by COVID-19 to apply for financial assistance with associated mortgage costs. 

The online application will be open until Tuesday, Sept. 7. For more information, click here. 
Out and about with Weinroth
Back to School Bike Rodeo event at The Wayne Barton Center
Vice Mayor Weinroth with Business Leader of the Year Matthew Linderman
Back to School PBC Drive-up event at Florida Atlantic University
Call or email us if you have any questions or need assistance at 561-355-2204 and/or