How to Register for Palm Beach Evacuation Transportation Assistance
Pre-register for STAP before a storm if disability or lack of transportation would prevent evacuation from a risk area.
Start here
Call Palm Tran Connection at 561-649-9848 or toll-free 877-870-9849 and ask for the Special Transportation Assistance Program application.
Register before an evacuation is ordered
See county evacuation transportation guidanceWhat to have ready
- Home address and whether it is in an evacuation zone or mobile home
- Disability and mobility information
- Why no other transportation is available
- Caregiver, equipment, medication, and destination needs
Words you can use
“I need the STAP application because I may be unable to evacuate without transportation. What eligibility proof, caregiver information, and equipment details are required?”
Steps in order
- 1
Register before hurricane season or a threat.
- 2
Complete every requested section and keep a copy.
- 3
Confirm acceptance and update changes.
- 4
Keep a separate go-kit and emergency contact plan.
If the first answer is no or wait
Call Palm Beach County Emergency Management at 561-712-6400 for current evacuation information; call 911 for immediate danger.
Official sources
Sources checked August 9, 2026. Confirm eligibility, hours, cost, service area, and current availability directly.
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