{"id":1442,"date":"2025-06-02T21:14:19","date_gmt":"2025-06-02T21:14:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/bergman-pediatrics\/?p=1442"},"modified":"2025-06-02T21:14:19","modified_gmt":"2025-06-02T21:14:19","slug":"hurricane-season-prep-what-palm-beach-county-parents-need-to-know-for-their-kids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/bergman-pediatrics\/hurricane-season-prep-what-palm-beach-county-parents-need-to-know-for-their-kids\/","title":{"rendered":"Hurricane Season Prep: What Palm Beach County Parents Need to Know for Their Kids"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As your trusted <\/span><b>pediatric office in Palm Beach County for over 30 years<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, we\u2019re committed to keeping your children healthy, safe, and supported\u2014especially during hurricane season. With the Atlantic hurricane season officially running from <\/span><b>June 1 to November 30<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, now is the time for families to get prepared.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you\u2019ve lived in South Florida for years or are new to the area, this guide covers essential tips on hurricane evacuation, emergency supplies for children, and how to support your child\u2019s emotional well-being through storm-related disruptions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>\ud83c\udfe0<\/b><b> Step 1: Make a Family Emergency Plan<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start by creating a <\/span><b>hurricane emergency plan<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> tailored to your family\u2019s needs. Include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Evacuation routes<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Know your local evacuation zones. You can check maps through the Palm Beach County Emergency Management.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Out-of-town contacts<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Choose someone outside the hurricane zone as a check-in point.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Special needs registry<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: If your child has medical needs or disabilities, register with the Palm Beach County Special Needs Shelter.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Pediatric Tip:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your child takes prescription medications, ask your pediatrician for <\/span><b>refills in advance<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and store a 7-day supply in your emergency kit.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>\ud83c\udf92<\/b><b> Step 2: Pack a Child-Focused Emergency Kit<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition to standard emergency supplies, be sure to include <\/span><b>child-specific items<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in your hurricane kit:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Health &amp; Comfort<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diapers, wipes, and formula (if needed)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prescription medications &amp; EpiPens<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pediatric first-aid kit<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Noise-canceling headphones (to ease anxiety during loud storms)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Food &amp; Entertainment<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Non-perishable snacks your child will eat<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reusable water bottles (avoid plastic)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Books, puzzles, and comfort toys<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tablet with offline games and movies (precharged)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Important Documents<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Immunization records (keep a digital copy too!)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Health insurance cards<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pediatrician contact info (ie Bergman Pediatrics 561-798-5565)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>\ud83d\udcac<\/b><b> Step 3: Prepare Your Child Emotionally<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Children can sense when adults are anxious, and severe weather can be especially frightening. As a <\/span><b>Palm Beach pediatrician<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, we often see a rise in stress-related symptoms in kids during hurricane season. Here\u2019s how to help:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Talk in Age-Appropriate Terms<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use calm, clear language.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let them know you\u2019re prepared and that adults will keep them safe.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Stick to a Routine<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As much as possible, maintain normal mealtimes and sleep schedules.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Create a &#8220;Calm Kit&#8221;<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Include favorite stuffed animals, family photos, or calming apps such as: 1)<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/breathe-think-do-with-sesame\/id721853597\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Breathe, Think, Do with Sesame<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 2) <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.calm.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calm<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 3) <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/mindshift-cbt-anxiety-relief\/id634684825\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MindShift<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>\ud83e\udde0<\/b><b> Watch for Stress Symptoms After the Storm<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s normal for kids to be a bit anxious during and after a hurricane. But if you notice signs like trouble sleeping, frequent tummy aches, or increased irritability, it may be time to talk to your pediatrician.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We offer <\/span><b>behavioral health consultations<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and can recommend child therapists in <\/span><b>Palm Beach County<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> if needed.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>\ud83c\udf1f<\/b><b> Let\u2019s Get Ready\u2014Together<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our pediatric office is here to support families before, during, and after hurricane season. If you have any questions about your child\u2019s medical readiness or need prescription refills ahead of a storm, don\u2019t hesitate to call us.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\ud83d\udcde<\/span> <b>Bergman Pediatrics<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>561.798.5565<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b><i>10115 Forest Hill Blvd.\u00a0 Suite 303 Wellington, Florida 33414<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>\u00a0<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/bergman-pediatrics\/contact\/\"><b>Contact our office<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>\u2705<\/b><b> Additional Resources<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/discover.pbc.gov\/publicsafety\/dem\/Pages\/Hurricane.aspx\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Palm Beach County Emergency Management Hurricane Guide<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ready.gov\/kids\/family-emergency-planning\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ready.gov: Preparing Children for Disasters<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.floridadisaster.org\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Florida Division of Emergency Management<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/childrenindisasters\/index.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CDC Emergency Preparedness for Children<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As your trusted pediatric office in Palm Beach County for over 30 years, we\u2019re committed to keeping your children healthy,<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":86,"featured_media":1443,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1442","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/bergman-pediatrics\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1442","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/bergman-pediatrics\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/bergman-pediatrics\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/bergman-pediatrics\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/86"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/bergman-pediatrics\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1442"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/bergman-pediatrics\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1442\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/bergman-pediatrics\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1443"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/bergman-pediatrics\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1442"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/bergman-pediatrics\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1442"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/bergman-pediatrics\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1442"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}