Tropical Storm Warning Parking Fees Suspended at City Operated Parking Garages

A Tropical Storm Watch and Flood Watch are in effect for Hollywood. A Tropical Storm Waring means tropical storm conditions (sustained winds of 39 to 73 mph) are expected within the area within 36 hours. Periods of heavy rainfall are expected to continue for the next several days and up to 10 inches of rain are expected in Hollywood through Thursday, with higher amounts possible.

• Please take time to activate your storm plan.
• We ask that residents secure garbage and recycling carts and mark them with your address to help speed clean up and recovery efforts.
• Garbage collection is operating on a normal schedule Monday and Tuesday. More information about garbage collection will be provided later in the week.
• Please do not trim trees or place bulk items outside until after the storm system passes. If you currently have these items curbside, please secure them on your property.
• Consider moving your vehicle to one of the four city-operated parking garages if your parking area is prone to flooding. Parking fees are waived for residents until further notice, details below.
• Call 911 if floodwater impacts your home and creates an emergency situation such as a fire.
• Use caution with electrical appliances, electrical cords and outlets if floodwaters have entered your home.
• Residents should notify their homeowner's insurance providers if they experience flood damage and seek their advice on documenting the damage and drying out your home. The same applies for contacting your vehicle insurance provider if you find your vehicle has been damaged.
• Residents should not wade in standing flood water, which can contain contaminants.
• Children and pets should not be allowed to play in flood water.
• Motorists should not attempt to drive through flooded areas. Remember, "Turn Around, Don't Drown." If you must be out on the roadways, please use caution and drive slowly. Avoid pushing standing water into neighboring homes.

South Florida is currently not in the cone for Hurricane Milton in the Gulf, however we continue to closely monitor the track of this very powerful Hurricane. It is expected to make landfall over the southwest Florida coast as a major hurricane on Wednesday. Localized flooding is expected for South Florida as this system moves across the Florida peninsula. Be sure to monitor a trusted news source, like the US National Weather Service Miami Florida for the latest storm information.

Parking Fees Waived in City-operated Garages

To assist Hollywood residents who live in low-lying areas, as of 8 a.m. October 6th, parking fees are waived in all four City-operated parking garages until further notice. Hollywood residents may park their personal vehicles in the garages on a first-come, first-served basis. Proof of Hollywood residency will be required. Hollywood residents may park their personal vehicles in the garages on a first-come, first-served basis. Proof of Hollywood residency will be required. No commercial trucks or fleet vehicles will be allowed. All vehicles must be parked legally in marked spaces. Any vehicles parked illegally or blocking other vehicles will be ticketed and could be towed. The City-operated parking garages are located here:

Hollywood Beach

• Garfield Garage - 300 Connecticut St.
• Nebraska Garage - 327 Nebraska St.

Downtown Hollywood

• Van Buren Garage - 251 S 20th Ave.
• Radius Garage - 251 N 19th Ave.

Free Resident Self-Service Sand Distribution

Sand is available on a first come, first served basis for Hollywood residents to create their own sandbags. Sand is available at the following locations:

• Jefferson Park, 1501 Jefferson Street
• Rotary Park, 3150 Taft Street
• Driftwood Community Center, 3000 N. 69th Avenue

Residents must bring their own shovel for self-service, and their own bags if they have them. Sand will be available from dawn to dusk, while supplies last. For those who need bags, empty bags can be picked up at the Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Administrative office, 1405 S. 28th Avenue each Monday through Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Bags will be distributed while supplies last. 10 bag limit per household.

Broward County Public Schools & Offices Closed on Wednesday & Thursday

Broward County Public Schools and District offices will be open on Tuesday, October 8. However, all after-school activities, including evening classes, after school care and supper services are canceled. Schools and District offices will be closed on Wednesday, October 9, and Thursday, October 10. All before and after-school care services, activities and events are canceled on both days. The Magnet Program Expo scheduled for Thursday evening will be rescheduled. Normal operations are expected to resume on Friday, October 11.

Adopt a Catch Basin Program

Learn more about the importance of swales and how you can Adopt a Catch Basin to help control flooding in your neighborhood at www.hollywoodfl.org/adoptacatchbasin.

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