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Broward County announces early closures and service changes ahead of severe weather

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Broward County, Florida – Broward County officials have announced early closures and service changes impacting a range of operations beginning Wednesday in expectation of severe weather conditions. With an eye on residents and staff safety and readiness, county government offices will close at noon on Wednesday. Except in sectors adversely hit by weather, offices are set to reopen Friday at 6 AM.

One of the first actions taken was at Port Everglades, where, under Coast Guard direction, all waterfront activities was stopped at 12:01 AM Tuesday. Still, landside activities like loading gasoline trucks will go into Wednesday as long as conditions are considered safe.

Affecting transportation as well, the Coast Guard directed all state-run drawbridges to be locked down in the lowest posture beginning Tuesday at noon. Following a Tuesday night process, local actions will see Broward County’s drawbridges sealed down by 1 AM Wednesday.

The bad weather has also prompted changes in Broward County Transit’s offerings. Localized flooding has caused one path close to Hollywood Beach to be diverted somewhat. Furthermore suspended for Wednesday and Thursday are community shuttle services in communities like Deerfield Beach and Tamarac. Pembroke Pines has gone more general and stopped all forms of transit till Friday morning.

Broward County officials have announced early closures and service changes impacting a range of operations beginning Wednesday in expectation of severe weather conditions
Courtesy of Broward County

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For the most recent information on departures and arrivals, visitors using Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, North Perry Airport, and Port Everglades should get in touch with their airline or cruise company. The changing weather condition causes expected delays.

The county has also turned its attention to neighborhood programs meant to help citizens withstand the storm. The Broward Municipal Services District (BMSD) was still distributing sandbags on Wednesday morning at Reverend Samuel Delevoe Memorial Park. While supplies last, every house qualifies to get up to six sandbags. This precaution comes in light of potential flash flooding, exacerbated by the seasonal high tides known as “King tides” that affect South Florida.

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The Parks & Recreation Division has proactively changed the Public Participation Forum originally scheduled for Thursday night to be postponed. As things settle, new dates for this and other community events will be announced.

Broward County officials have announced early closures and service changes impacting a range of operations beginning Wednesday in expectation of severe weather conditions
Courtesy of Broward County

Since services have been disrupted over the impacted areas, residents scheduled for bulk garbage pickup should contact their local governments for rescheduling information.

All residents should be alert for flash floods and tornadic activity, officials advise. Detailed safety information and protective measures are available on the county’s hurricane-focused web page.

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Residents should visit the official Broward County website and follow county social media channels for continuous information during this severe weather event. The community is advised to follow all safety instructions carefully in order to navigate the approaching weather challenges safely.

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