FORT LAUDERDALE — AS south florida Heavy rain is expected on Sunday and Hurricane Milton As the impact intensifies, some areas are already experiencing flooding and necessary preparations are being made.
local emergency
Across South Florida, some cities began declaring states of emergency ahead of the heavy rains and Milton.
Miami Mayor Francis Suarez has declared a state of emergency for the city due to the potential impact of Hurricane Milton.
The city of Hollywood declared a state of emergency ahead of Sunday’s situation and people are bracing for severe weather.
Hollywood also announced that starting at 8 a.m. Sunday, parking fees in municipal parking lots will be waived on a first-come, first-served basis. The following garages are open to assist residents:
Garfield Garage, 300 Connecticut St. Nebraska Garage, 327 Nebraska St. Van Buren Garage, 251 S. 20th Ave.Radius Garage, 251 N. 19th Ave.
Free sandbag distribution events will also be held on a first-come, first-served basis for Hollywood residents at the following locations:
Jefferson Park, 1501 Jefferson Street Rotary Park, 3150 Taft Street Driftwood Community Center, 3000 N. 69th Ave.
The City of Miami Gardens has also declared a state of emergency and announced that it will hold a sandbag distribution event at City Hall on Sunday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., while supplies last.
Hallandale Beach became the third municipality to declare a state of emergency Saturday night, urging residents and businesses to take “immediate precautionary measures.”
On Sunday evening, the city of Coral Gables declared a state of emergency ahead of Milton’s landfall.
North Lauderdale held a free DIY sandbag giveaway event for all residents on Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. There is a limit of six bags per person and they are available at Pompano Park located at 4001 Bailey Rd.
Sandbag distribution events will be held in Fort Lauderdale on Sunday and Monday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at three locations:
Floyd Hull Stadium, 2800 SW 8th Ave. Mills Pond Park, 2201 NW 9th Ave. Shirley Small Park, 1230 SW 34th Ave.
North Miami Beach held a sandbag distribution event Sunday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 1965 NE 151st., with a limit of four sandbags per household.
The City of North Miami will be holding sandbag distribution events on Monday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the following locations:
North Miami Motor Pole, 1855 NE 142nd St.
In North Miami, residents are only allowed six bags per household.
The City of South Miami is distributing sandbags for Hurricane Milton at the Public Works Yard, 4795 SW 75th Ave. Sunday from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM and Monday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Oakland Park held a sandbag distribution event Sunday at the public works facility, 3801 NE 5th Ave., until 4 p.m.
Miami Beach has not yet declared a state of emergency, but residents and employees of local businesses can park for free in most public parking lots from 11 a.m. Sunday until tentatively 8 a.m. Thursday, X said. Shared.
The City of Miami Beach will also hold two free sandbag distribution events from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. It is located at:
2100 Collins Ave.225 79th St.
Pembroke Pines will hold a sandbag distribution event at 8300 W. Cypress Dr. on Sunday and Monday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. However, there is a limit of 5 bags per household.
Opa-locka will also be distributing sandbags while supplies last at the Department of Public Works and Utilities, 12950 NW 42nd Ave., Monday and Tuesday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Miami-Dade County will also set up multiple sandbag distribution sites starting at 7 a.m. Monday and will remain open until supplies last. Residents can receive up to four bags per household.
Residents prepare for the worst
When it rains more, Milton On the way to Florida, people are nervous.
On Saturday morning, CBS News Miami broadcast footage of Hollywood residents waking up to flooding and trying to navigate through it. Hollywood Police announced road closures primarily in the Sheridan Street area due to the weather.
Morning rain has caused flooding and residents are worried about the coming days.
“I live completely on the other side and I tried to do it that way, but I couldn’t. So I’m just hoping this situation goes away so I can at least go home,” Debbie Andersen said. spoke.
“I already have all my stuff ready,” Michael Sloan added. “I’ve got sandbags in a little wagon waiting to be pulled into place. I’ve got the wall units (and) the screws installed. So all I have to do is put them in place and I’m sealed.” ”
Police are urging people driving in these conditions to slow down, maintain concentration and increase their following distance from the car in front of them.
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