Hurricane Preparedness

In Case of Evacuation:
Charlotte County Emergency Operations will give out the evacuation notice on the approach of a Hurricane or storm.

The Barge in the Case of Evacuation:
Palm Island Transit will go into Emergency operation and operate 24-hour service to help get everyone off the Island or until we get an all-clear from the Sheriff’s office, weather permitting. Palm Island Transit will only run 2 ferries during normal hours if possible and if weather permitting, and one on the 24-hour operation, weather permitting.

Charlotte County Fire and the EMS stop operations when wind speeds reach 45mph sustained or greater during Tropical Storms and Hurricanes. Please keep this in mind.

Hurricane, Tropical Storms: When wind speeds reach 40mph sustained, Palm Island Transit will stop hauling high-profile vehicles (semi-trucks and trailers, large panel trucks, etc.). They will continue making runs between squalls at the Captain’s discretion. At 45mph sustained, they will stop operations and secure all vessels. After this, they will not start back up until all clear and winds decrease to safe operating speeds.

Please limit your trips to as few as possible.

We urge you to be prepared and not to wait until the last minute if an evacuation notice is given. Pay attention to local weather for updates.

Put a plan together now!