Palm Beach County extended its State of Local Emergency for another week on Sunday, as crews continue cleanup from a Nov. 1 private plane crash on Military Trail and widespread flooding across the county. The county’s Emergency Operations Center has operated at a Level 2 activation since the crash.
Gov. Ron DeSantis added a state-level emergency declaration for the county on Wednesday through Executive Order 26-228, covering the flooding.
Palm Beach County Fire Rescue has been at the crash site around the clock since Nov. 1. It is working with the NTSB, FAA, FBI, Palm Beach Sheriff’s Office, the Medical Examiner’s Office, FDOT, water management districts, FPL and private contractors. The NTSB is tracking the investigation under case number ERA27MA026.
Military Trail remains closed between 10th Avenue North and Cresthaven Boulevard. Drivers are being directed to detour via 10th Avenue North, Haverhill Road and Cresthaven Boulevard.
Mobile home park residents displaced by the crash can get shelter at the Greenacres Community Center. Residents with flooded homes can call 561-712-6400 for shelter information. Washington Elementary School reopens Monday, Nov. 9.
Businesses hit by the flooding can report damage through the state’s Business Damage Assessment Survey at FloridaDisaster.biz by choosing “2026 Fall Flooding.” United Way of Palm Beach County has also opened a Disaster Relief Fund.
