Broward County, Florida – Residents of Broward County are being advised that most County government offices will be closed for the approaching Christmas and New Year’s Day celebrations. To let county workers and their families enjoy the festive season, the closures will take place on Wednesday, December 25, 2024 and Wednesday, January 1, 2025. Many online services will still be available even with closures, giving residents the ease of access to information and services via the County website, Broward.org.
Critical point of contact for county services, the 311 Call Center will not be open on these days. To help individuals in need, the Homeless Helpline will, however, offer after-hours assistance from 10 AM to 2 PM. Residents dealing with homelessness-related crises during these hours can call 954-563-4357 for assistance.
Libraries throughout Broward County, including the joint-use facility at Nova Southeastern University, will likewise mark the holidays by closing doors. Although physical access to books and other materials will be restricted, the digital catalog and many online services including eBook lending and free classes will run regularly through the County’s dedicated library portal.
Parks and recreational facilities will have different timetables for outdoor enthusiasts. Even though all regional and neighborhood parks, nature centers, and natural areas will close on Christmas Day, they will welcome guests on New Year’s Day with some restrictions. Notably, the Markham Target Range will operate on New Year’s Eve from 9 AM to 4 PM but will close on the holidays. For information on holiday hours, visit the Parks and Recreation website or address park-related questions for specific amenities to their individual contacts.
On both Christmas and New Year’s Day, Broward County Transit (BCT) will modify its operations to reflect a Sunday holiday schedule. Although customer service agents will be on hand to help with trip planning and supply information on bus and paratransit services, administrative offices for the transit authority will be closed.
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The Broward County Animal Care department will close in response to animal-related emergencies; however, contacting 911 will provide quick assistance for events including animal attacks or injuries. After the holiday break, routine operations and non-emergency services will resume.
Despite the closing of administrative offices, air travel and airport operations at Broward County’s Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport and North Perry Airport will proceed as usual. Travelers can still check the airport websites for flight and facility information or call airport personnel around-the-clock for general questions.
Port Everglades will run marine operations around-the-clock and maintain doors open to renters. Likewise, public access to basic services including those offered by the Nancy J. Cotterman Center and the Office of the Medical Examiner and Trauma Services will remain constant, therefore guaranteeing that vital requirements are satisfied even over the holidays.
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Residents should note that there will be no garbage or recycling collection on Christmas Day within the Broward Municipal Services District. For those residents whose regular pick-up date occurs on that day, normal service will resume the following day. Other municipal waste management programs will supply particular schedule information relevant to their areas of control.
Residents and guests are reminded to prepare appropriately and make use of the few services still available during the office closures as Broward County gets ready for a happy and peaceful Christmas season.
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