Butterfly Garden Photo Contest Winner!
Congratulations to Stacey Rybak for winning our Butterfly Garden Photo Contest! Thank you to all who submitted photos and to everyone who voted!

Veterans Day 2022

Veterans Day Parade and Ceremony of Honor
November 5 | Cultural Plaza
Save the Date!

Our Annual Veterans Day Parade and Ceremony of Honor will take place on Saturday, November 5th at 11AM.

If you are interested in participating in the parade please fill out our application at:
https://portal.lakeworthbeachfl.gov/veterans-day-parade-application/
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Join the Historic Resources Preservation Board!

*CANDIDATES MUST HAVE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE IN THE PROFESSIONAL DISCIPLINES OF ARCHITECTURE, ARCHITECTURAL HISTORY, PLANNING, ARCHEOLOGY OR RELATED FIELDS
The City Commission will hold public interviews of candidates for the Historic Resources Preservation board on Thursday, August 25 and 6PM in the Casino Ballroom.
Apply online at lakeworthbeachfl.gov
Deadline to submit applications is August 13th
Candidates must be present during the meeting. Either in person or on zoom.
Please call 561.586.1730 for Zoom details.
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Family Game Night
Please join us next Friday from 6pm-8pm for a Family Game Night at the Norman J. Wimbley Gymnasium in Lake Worth Beach!

For more information please call 561.533.7363

Friday, August 19 | 1515 Wingfield Street, Lake Worth Beach, FL 33460 | 5:30pm-7:30pm  

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Get Your FREE Vaccine!
Hospital stays can be expensive, but COVID-19 vaccines are free. Help protect yourself from being hospitalized with COVID-19 by getting vaccinated.

Find your vaccine: www.vaccines.gov.

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EU System Maintenance Project Sees Results
The City of Lake Worth Beach Electric Utilities has been hard at work performing active maintenance across the system. This maintenance includes things such as:
- infrared inspections
- installing animal guards
- rebuilding breakers
- increased vegetation management
- installation of improved recloser devices

As a utility the City of Lake Worth Beach submits all its outage numbers to the Florida Municipal Power Association which uses various reliability indices to aid in consistent reporting across utilities and allows internal and external peer review: These indices provide benchmarks for data based understanding of how a utility is performing.

SAIFI
The SAIFI index measures the average frequency of interruptions (longer than 60 seconds) for the average customer.

Compared to July last year, this July the City has seen a 53.9% reduction in the number of interruptions for the average customer.

SAIDI
The SAIDI index measures the average duration of interruptions for the average customer.

Compared to July last year, this July the City has seen a 31% reduction in the length of interruptions for the average customer.

LBAR
The LBAR index measures the average length of a single outage. This number is directly related to crew response.

Compared to July last year, this July the City has seen a 28.5% improvement in crew response times per outage. A true testament to the teamwork that is improving the whole utility.

MAIFI
The MAIFI index measures the average frequency of momentary (less than 60 seconds) interruption events for the average customer.

Compared to July last year, this July the City has seen an 83% reduction in the number of interruptions for the average customer.
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Trebuchet Contest
Save the Date for the first annual trebuchet contest in Memorial Park on October 1st from 11am-2pm and cheer on your favorite flinging thing!
 
Upcoming Road Works!
Work is starting on the I95 between 10th Ave N and Forest Hill Blvd. This $3.4 million FDOT project will take roughly 1 year to complete and involves
-Milling and resurfacing segments of I-95 in both directions
-Installing new signage and upgrading existing lighting with LED luminaires
-Installing new Road Weather Information System (RWIS)
-Installing new overhead Dynamic Message Sign on I-95 northbound just south of 10th Avenue North

The project will cause the following traffic disruptions:
-Construction will occur in phases to minimize impacts to the public.
-I-95 may have one lane closed in each direction nightly, 9 p.m. until 5:30 a.m., Sunday through Thursday.
-A full overnight closure of I-95 northbound is required to safely install the new overhead sign structure and dynamic message board. Two additional nights of full closures may be used as contingency. Ample notice will be provided to the public prior to this operation.
-Emergency vehicle access will be maintained at all times.

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The Fusion Project - Community Celebration
August 20 | Osborne Community Center
Please join us on Saturday, August 20th from 10am-1pm at the Osborne Community Center to celebrate the PBSO - Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office Fusion Project!
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Save the Dates!
The Leisure Services Team has a fun filled 2022 calendar!

We can't wait to see you at our upcoming events and programs!
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998 - Emergency Line
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, now known as the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, can be more easily reached by calling or texting 988, or chatting on 988lifeline.org.

988 serves as a universal entry point so that no matter where you live in the U.S., you can easily access 24/7 emotional support. You do not have to be suicidal to reach out. Our trained crisis counselors can help you through whatever mental health challenges you are experiencing.

If you're interested in supporting the #988Lifeline or becoming a part of this life-saving work, there are volunteer and job opportunities available at our 200+ crisis centers across the country. Training is provided. Visit below to learn more. https://bit.ly/3AtNemg
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Hurricane Supplies
Do not wait to get prepared, although storms are most typical later in the season they can occur at any time. Check the hurricane checklist above and ensure you are well stocked up before a storm comes.
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Upcoming Road Closure Information
 Please be advised 10th Avenue North will be closed from North F to North G street to accommodate the Brightline Railroad Crossing Improvements.

-The roadway will be closed starting at 7AM on •Monday, August 22nd•. The roadway will be re-opened on Friday, August 26th. Schedule subject to changes due to Inclement Weather.
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Hurricane's Hidden Hazards!
After a hurricane it is important not to venture outside until authorities tell you it is safe to do so. Damage to electric infrastructure along with standing water can create unseen hazards.
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Pollworkers Needed!
Become a Palm Beach County Poll Worker!

Apply today!

https://www.votepalmbeach.gov/Poll-Workers/Poll-Worker-Application-Form
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Join the Jazzy Seniors
Tuesdays & Thursdays | 10am
Ages 55+
Osborne Community Center | 1699 Wingfield St

Members may incur costs for travel and special events

Contact Isis for more information:
[email protected]
5615867363  

EU Outage Tracker
One of everyone's least favorite parts of a hurricane are power outages. Here is what to know and what to do when you experience an outage!

Our system alerts us immediately when there is an outage so our teams can respond. You can check active outages on this map and also report an outage in the rare case it is not already showing.

Outage Map
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Gulfstream Meeting Rescheduled
The August 2nd Gulfstream Hotel agenda item regarding an Economic Development Agreement along with Beach Services agreement has been rescheduled for a special City Commission Meeting on August 25th at 6pm at the Casino Ballroom.

Restoration St Louis, the City's third party negotiators, along with City staff have been working diligently to finalize the agreements and look forward to bringing the items forward at the August 25th meeting.
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Hurricane Watch vs Hurricane Warning
Listen for National Weather Service alerts on TV or radio or check for them online. There are two kinds of alerts:

A hurricane watch means hurricane conditions (sustained winds of 74 miles per hour [mph] or higher) are possible in a stated area. Experts announce hurricane watches 48 hours before they expect tropical-storm-force winds (sustained winds of 39 to 73 mph) to start.

A hurricane warning is more serious. It means hurricane-force winds are expected in a stated area. Experts issue these warnings 36 hours before tropical-storm-force winds are expected in the area to give people enough time to prepare for the storm.

For more information about hurricane watches and warnings, check out the National Weather Service’s Hurricane Center (http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/prepare/wwa.php). If you hear that there is a hurricane watch or warning in your area, you can take steps to get ready.

Lake Worth Beach Ocean Rescue has launched the Beach Buddies Wristband Program!

When parents arrive at Lake Worth Beach they can take their child/children to the Lifeguard Towers where they will be given a free wristband to write the parents phone number on. The children will be instructed to go to the lifeguard towers if they get lost and our lifeguards will call their parents! Here's another way our Ocean Rescue Team is striving to keep the beach safe for all!

For more information please speak to our team at one of our lifeguard towers.

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