Hurricane Milton Update #6: Tornado Watch & Town Operations

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

OCTOBER 9, 2024, AT 11:30 A.M.

No changes to Solid Waste Services

DAVIE, Fla. - As Hurricane Milton draws closer to Florida, a tornado watch is now in effect for Broward County including the Town of Davie until 9 p.m. tonight. While our area is no longer under a flood watch, a tropical storm warning remains in effect.

Please take note of the changes to the Town's operations for today, October 9, and tomorrow, October 10, 2024:

Town Facilities, Parks, and Playgrounds

Wednesday, October 9

• Town of Davie municipal offices will close today at noon.
• The Pine Island Fitness and Aquatic Center will close today at noon.
• The Pine Island Multipurpose Center will close today at noon.
• All Town parks and playgrounds will close today at noon.

Thursday, October 10

• Town of Davie municipal offices will be closed. Normal hours of operation will resume on Monday, October 14, 2024.
• The Pine Island Fitness and Aquatic Center will be closed. Normal hours of operation are anticipated to resume on Friday, October 11, 2024, at 5 a.m.
• The Pine Island Multipurpose Center will be closed. Normal hours of operation are anticipated to resume on Friday, October 11, 2024, at 8 a.m.
• All Town parks will be closed. A rapid impact assessment will be conducted on Friday, October 11 to determine if parks will reopen.

Resident Hotline

The Town of Davie resident hotline, 954-797-1122, is now activated through Friday, October 11, 2024, at 7 a.m. to ensure that we maintain open lines of communication with all community members. This is not a replacement for 911 or any emergency services and should only be used for updates.

Community Shuttles

• The Blue and Green bus routes and the South Florida Education Center (SFEC) BCT Route shuttles are suspended today and tomorrow, October 10, 2024.
• An impact assessment will be conducted to determine any operational impacts on Friday's bus schedule.

Solid Waste Services

• Currently, there are no changes to the solid waste services including curbside garbage collection and bulk pickup for this week.
• Residents residing in Bulk Zones 9, 10, 11, and 12, who are anticipated to receive services today, October 9 through Saturday, October 12, 2024, please continue to monitor the Town's website (www.davie-fl.gov) for any changes to the bulk schedule before putting items out for collection this week.
• Residents should refrain from cutting trees or doing additional landscaping projects until after this storm passes as changes to schedule may occur last minute due to the storm's impact and severity. Landscape trimming projects such as tree limbs and shrubbery could become projectiles during the impending storm.
• Coastal Waste and Recycling will complete regularly scheduled collections as long as drivers and crews can do so safely. Deteriorating weather could cause an abrupt cancellation of garbage and bulk collection services until the weather is favorable enough to resume those services safely.

Tips to consider should you experience flooding in your home:

• Stay out of the residence.
• Do not try to pump the water out.
• Stay out of the water - There may be sewage in the water so use good hygiene if you touch the water.
• The Town of Davie does not pump water out of private properties or residences.
• Leave your wet/damaged items in the residence until the event is over and the water subsides.
• For insurance purposes, consider documenting everything that is damaged - make a list and take photos if possible. This is best done once the flooding has stopped and the water has receded.

While the Town of Davie is committed to ensuring the safety of all people, we are asking our residents to help us by reviewing and preparing to implement your emergency plans. Knowing your risk, getting prepared, and staying informed are just a few steps you can take.

To stay up to date on the latest updates regarding this weather phenomenon and its impact on Davie, please register for news and announcements and ensure your information is updated in the Town's emergency alerting system, Everbridge.

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Media Contacts:

Leona Henry, Intergovernmental Affairs Manager

Office: 954-797-1035

Ariana Briceño, Public Relations Coordinator

Office: 954-797-1190

Camryn Tippetts, Public Relations Assistant

Office: 954-797-1102

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