Plane Crash, Flooding Still Issues For Palm Beach County Responders

PALM BEACH COUNTY, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) (Copyright © 2026 MetroDesk Media, LLC) — The heavy rain has stopped and the crash of the Learjet was nearly a week ago, but Palm Beach County officials continue to deal with the aftermath of both. The County provided this update to BocaNewsNow.com:

>> The Palm Beach County Emergency Operations Center (EOC) has been at a level 2 activation since Sunday, Nov. 1, in response to a private aircraft crash and widespread flooding, and a State of Local Emergency has been declared. On, Wednesday, November 4, Governor Ron DeSantis declared a State of Emergency for Palm Beach County with Executive Order 26-228 for flooding.

• EM and county staff continue to work with partner agencies who are assisting residents and businesses affected by the private aircraft crash and widespread flooding.
• Palm Beach County Fire Rescue has been onsite 24/7 since Sunday’s tragic aircraft crash on Military Trail along with our partner agencies: NTSB, PBSO, PBC Medical Examiner’s Office, FDOT, South Florida Water Mgmt. District, FPL, and private contractors.

• Elevated rooftop operations and safety for evidence and debris collection and preservation 
• Excavation operational support with equipment and personnel
• Overall site safety, unified command, and logistical support for recovery operations 
• Onsite medical and rehab for personnel

• For NTSB updates, please visit their website at: ERA27MA026.aspx

• Washington Elementary School will be closed on Monday, November 9^th.

• Military Trail remains closed between 10th Avenue North and Cresthaven Boulevard. The public is asked to detour around this area using 10th Avenue North, Haverhill Road, and Cresthaven Boulevard.
• A shelter is open for mobile home park residents affected by the plane crash at the Greenacres Community Center.
• County residents who are experiencing flooding in their homes can contact the county for shelter information at 561-712-6400.
• United Way has established a Disaster Relief Fund to support those impacted by these emergencies. Every dollar donated will stay right here in Palm Beach County to help our neighbors recover and rebuild. Please click the link to make a contribution – Palm Beach County Disaster Relief – United Way of Palm Beach County.

Palm Beach County will continue to release information related to both incidents. <<