VOL. 35 NO. 6
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JUNE 2025
PGA POA Communications Corner Submitted by Gail Coppage, PGA POA Communications Committee Happy June and happy beginning of summer in South Florida! Mornings are still a little bit cooler, and evenings are still lovely so enjoy your moments out and about in our beautiful community and beyond Palm Beach Gardens. We are hopeful to see a bit more rainfall this month as we have had a very dry spring with drought conditions in South Florida and Palm Beach Gardens. Keep your umbrella in the car just in case! Assessment The PGA POA, at its April 26 Board of Governor’s Meeting, approved the final budget and set the Annual POA Assessment. The new 2025 assessment is $942 per residential lot. The 2025 PGA POA Assessment Notices will be mailed May 30. The POA Assessment is due July 1. Please check to make sure that the POA office has your correct email and phone number on the portal.langmgmt.com web portal. If not, please make the correction on the portal or email/call the POA office at (561)
627-2800 with any changes. If you live in a sub-community managed by Lang and utilize the web portal for your payments, please be very careful about selecting the correct payee so that you do not end up paying PGA POA for your sub-association assessments and do not end up paying your sub-association for the PGA POA annual assessment. Failing to make your payment to the correct payee could result in penalties to you. Thank you to the board members for keeping costs reasonable, with only a 3% increase, and understanding the importance of ongoing maintenance to keep our surroundings beautiful and well-kept throughout PGA National. PGA Boulevard West Of Ryder Cup PGA National Entrance The POA Board has approved the authorization of $250,000 to repair existing fence holes along PGA Boulevard west of Ryder Cup, and to remove and replace trees as needed. This area had seen wild hog activity. This work will require City approval. This process is ongoing, and we will keep residents informed. The Board understands the importance of repairing this area and is working diligently to move forward to complete this project. Hurricane Preparation The Atlantic hurricane season in Florida officially runs from June 1 to Nov. 30. Late May through June is the period when severe storms are most likely. Hail, damaging winds and
Commissioner’s Update Hurricane Season In Palm Beach County: Prepare Now To Stay Safe By Mayor Maria G. Marino Palm Beach County has a long history of severe weather, including hurricanes, tornadoes, lightning storms, flooding, droughts, and wildfires. Frances, Jeanne, Wilma, Fay, Matthew, Irma, and more recently, Helene and Milton, have all left their mark on our community. These events underscore the importance of being ready and resilient. The Atlantic hurricane season officially runs from June 1 through Nov. 30. While we all hope South Florida will be spared, it’s essential that every resident takes time to prepare—by reviewing evacuation plans, securing their homes, and gathering necessary supplies. Familiarity with severe weather is part of life in Palm Beach County, but preparation can reduce disruptions and speed up recovery.
The Palm Beach County Division of Emergency Management provides a range of resources to help you get ready. One of the best tools is the Official Palm Beach County Hurricane Planning Guide, available at https:// discover.pbcgov.org/publicsafety/PDF/Hurricane-Guide.pdf. It includes checklists, evacuation zone information, shelter options, and guidance on home preparation. If you need a printed copy, call the Emergency Information Center at (561) 712-6400 or contact our office. Start by building an emergency supply kit. Stock several days’ worth of nonperishable food and water, first-aid items, hygiene products, prescription medications (including a way to keep refrigerated medications cold, such as ice packs or a cooler), paper goods, flashlights with extra batteries, tools, cleaning supplies, and a waterproof container for important documents. Use tap water in reusable containers instead of buying bottled water—this is both cost-effective and environmentally-friendly. Don’t forget your pets; they need supplies too. If you have a generator, test it now and ensure you have fuel. Keep your vehicle’s gas tank at least half full throughout the season in case of evacuation orders. Electric vehicle owners should maintain battery levels between 50 and 80 percent, depending on the manufacturer’s recommendations. This is also the right time to trim trees and manage yard debris. Once a storm watch is issued, collection isn’t guaranteed. Yard waste pickup is limited to one pile of up to 6 cubic yards weekly. If you’re disposing of expired storm supplies like fuel, propane tanks, or batteries, use the Solid Waste Authority’s Home Chemical and Recycling Centers. A convenient site is the North Commissioner’s Update on page 3
waterspouts are common, in addition to heavy rainfall and frequent lightning. July through early September is the peak of the rainy season. If you are a long-time or full-time resident, you recognize that June is the time for hurricane preparation. If you are a new resident, either full or part-time, it is important to be both knowledgeable about hurricane preparation for your home and also keep tabs on ongoing and changing weather forecasts. Please review the guidelines found online at https://www. pga-poa.com. Are you a resident leaving your PGA National home for the summer? Please know that it is still important to pay attention to your Florida home during the summer months! Please make sure to have a local contact who can provide you with ongoing status checks for your property. Please remove any outside items (plants in pots, patio umbrellas, etc.) that could potentially become a missile in a bad storm. Reading and understanding the guidelines for protecting your home and keeping your home safe and secure will help you to have worry-free days and evenings while away from your PGA National home. If you are a resident enjoying the summer together with us at PGA National, please be prepared to quickly access weather updates on a regular and daily basis (TV, mobile phone, weather apps like the Weather Channel, etc.). Storms can happen very quickly during the summer months and the better PGA POA Communications Corner on page 2
The PGA POA Board of Governors recently presented an award to Officer Susan Thompson of St. Moritz Security Services. Officer Thompson was recognized by the POA for going above and beyond on behalf of PGA National residents in helping find a lost resident in the community and returning them to their home. We are thankful for Officer Thompson and all security provided by St. Moritz Security.