BROWARD COUNTY, FL - County governmental offices will be closed on Monday, May 25th, in observance of the Memorial Day national holiday. As is always the case, but particularly during this COVID-19 Pandemic, many alternate and online services are offered to provide social distancing. The COVID-19 Hotline and the Broward County Call Center will be closed. The Hotline and 311 will reopen at 8AM on Tuesday, May 26.

Additional information:

- All Broward County Library locations, including NSU-Alvin Sherman Library, will be closed. Customers can visit Broward.org/Library to search the online catalog, place holds on/renew materials and access free online classes, eBooks, eMagazines, streaming/downloadable movies, TV shows and music.

- Some Broward County regional and neighborhood parks, nature centers, and natural areas will be open for passive use and limited recreational experiences. Check the COVID-19 Park Updates Web page for the latest openings and closings. The regional parks' regular weekend and holiday gate fee ($1.50/person, ages 5 and under free) has been temporarily suspended. Restrictions based on CDC guidelines will be in effect and all patrons must carry a facial covering and use it when proper social distancing is not available.

- Broward County Transit will operate a Sunday holiday service schedule and return to a modified Saturday schedule on Tuesday, May 26, 2020. On Memorial Day, customer service representatives will be available to provide trip-planning assistance for fixed and paratransit routes from 8:30AM to 4:45PM at 954-357-8400 (TTY 954-357-8302). The Broward Main Terminal in downtown Fort Lauderdale and the Northeast Transit Center in Pompano Beach will  have staff available from 8:45AM to 4:45PM. Visit the website for more information. There will be no Express or Breeze Bus service.

- Broward County's Animal Care and Adoption Center will be closed. For emergencies only involving animal attacks or bites, injured animals, and situations requesting police assistance, call 911. For non-emergencies, residents can call Animal Care beginning Tuesday, at 8:30AM at 954-359-1313. For lost and found cats or dogs, call 954-359-1313, ext. 9273. Visit our website to search pet license information and adoption online.

- The Aviation Department administrative offices at Broward County's Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport will be closed. Calls will be answered 24 hours a day for general airport related questions at 954-359-6100. All terminals and airport facilities will operate normally. For additional Airport information, visit FLL.net or follow us on Twitter or Facebook.

The North Perry Airport administrative office will be closed. Calls will be answered 24 hours a day for general airport related questions at 954-336-2973. The Airport will operate normally.

- Broward County's Port Everglades administrative offices will be closed; however, the building will remain open during normal business hours for tenants. Port Operations' marine services will be provided at standard levels without interruption on a 24/7 basis.

- The Office of the Medical Examiner and Trauma Services' administrative offices will be closed, but all family and professional services are available 24/7. Call 954-357-5200 for information and assistance or visit our website.

- The Broward Addiction Recovery Center has limited admission hours due to COVID-19 and no longer allows walk-in. Services are now available from 6 AM – 6 PM seven days a week. Appointments are required for all services including detoxification services. Call 954-357-4851 to schedule an appointment or 954-357-4880 for general information. Residential services will continue with no visitation. Administration and Outpatient offices will be closed.

- The Nancy J. Cotterman Center  will operate and accept referrals for the Crisis Unit and the Child Protection Team on a 24-hour emergency basis. Call 954-357-5778 for emergency intakes. For all other non-intake emergencies, call the 24-hour Helpline at 954-761-7273 (954-761-RAPE) or TTY 954-765-4195. The administrative offices will be closed for the day.

- Garbage, bulk and recycling for Broward's Municipal Services Districts (formerly Unincorporated Broward) will be collected as regularly scheduled. Residents of all other cities should contact their city or hauler directly.

- The Broward County Landfill, located at 7101 S.W. 205 Ave., will be closed.

To report concerns about businesses operating that are not exercising proper social distancing or facial covering protocol, use MyBroward.Broward.org 24 hours a day/7 days a week. To get your questions answered about COVID-19, call the Hotline at 954-357-9500 Monday through Sunday 8AM-6PM. The Hotline will be closed on Memorial Day.

For more information, call 954-357-6990. Hearing- and speech-impaired individuals should call 954-831-3940 TTY.

DATE: May 20, 2020
MEDIA CONTACT: Lori Shepard
Office of Public Communications
PHONE: 954-357-6944
EMAIL: lshepard@broward.org