Flood Recovery Efforts Ongoing
Recovery Update: Friday, April 21, 12:15 p.m.
City crews continue efforts to complete muck removal and street sweeping operations across the City. These operations are expected to be finished today. Debris removal will continue until all flood-related debris is cleared.
DEBRIS REMOVAL
Debris removal trucks are operating in all areas that were affected by flooding. Residents should expect the trucks to make several passes through neighborhoods before completion. Please do not place debris in plastic bags as it will not be picked up. To prepare for debris removal, please follow the following guidelines. This information is available in English, Spanish and Creole at ftlcity.info/debrisremoval.
For all information on debris removal procedures and updates, go to ftlcity.info/debris.
SUPPORT RESOURCES
* A Disaster Distress Helpline is available to provide crisis counseling and support for anyone experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human-caused disasters. Anyone looking for additional support should call (800) 985-5990.
* The state has activated the Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program, making $5 million available for businesses impacted by flooding. Businesses in Broward, including sole proprietors, are eligible to apply. The program provides short-term, zero-interest loans of up to $50,000 to small businesses that experienced economic injury or physical damage due to the recent flooding. Visit FloridaJobs.org/EBL for more information and to apply.
* Broward County’s Mosquito Control Section is working to prevent mosquito infestation, especially in the hardest-hit areas of the area. Here’s how to request service: Call (954) 765-4062 or use this form: ftlcity.info/buzzoff.
CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER
The City’s 24/7 Customer Service center is experiencing technical issues and wait times are longer than usual. Staff is working diligently to resolve the issue. As an alternative to the phone number, residents can email Customer Service at lauderserv@fortlauderdale.gov or go to fortlauderdale.gov/lauderserv.
We apologize for the inconvenience and ask for patience as we work through these issues.
RED CROSS
Clients at the Holiday Park reunification Center are being moved to the Merrell United Methodist Church in Lauderdale Lakes today.
COMFORT STATIONS
The City’s comfort stations are open and ready to serve our neighbors. The following two locations are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. each day.
- Shirley Small Park - 1230 SW 34th Ave Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
- Broward County Fleet Service Center - 2515 SW 4th Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315
Services offered are:
- water
- food
- restrooms
- charging stations
- showers
Representatives from the state’s Hope Florida program will be on hand to assist families with referrals to agencies and partners in the area to resources and/or services.
The below location will be serving food and water only. It is open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday (water will be provided as long as supplies last on Saturday). The location is closed Sunday and will reopen Monday morning.
- New Hope Missionary Baptist Church (1321 NW 6th St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311)
