UPDATE: 10 AM - The National Weather Service lifted the Tropical Storm Warning for Broward County in its 10AM Monday Advisory. Read latest advisory here. 

BROWARD COUNTY, FL -  The National Weather Service has affirmed that Broward County remains under a Tropical Storm Warning at this time. Broward continues to experience bands of heavy rain, and potential for wind gusts of tropical storm strength or higher. Broward County is under a Flash Flood Watch until at least 11AM, that may be extended due to extended flooding throughout the area. Broward County is also under a Coastal Flood Advisory. Residents are urged to stay indoors and off the roadways.

Home Damage Assessment Program 

Residents are encouraged to participate in the Broward County Home Damage Assessment Program. Visit Broward.org/Hurricane and click HOME DAMAGE ASSESSMENT PROGRAM. Enter your address, level of damage and level of flooding, if any. There is an option to report “No Damage” and “No Flooding.”

Results help first responders quickly identify areas with damage and/or flooding, even before municipal teams are able to canvass the County for an official damage assessment. You can also report through your smart phone (get the app on GooglePlay or the App Store) or call the Broward County Call Center at 311 or 954-831-4000.

Generator Safety

FPL is working to repair outages as quickly and safely as possible. To report a power outage, call 800-4-OUTAGE (800-468-8243) or visit fpl.com to report an outage online. If you are using a portable generator, please follow these safety tips.

• For proper ventilation, use portable generators only outside. Keep generators away from doors, windows, vents or air conditioning equipment that could allow deadly carbon monoxide fumes to come indoors. You cannot see or smell carbon monoxide. Exposure to this gas can rapidly lead to full incapacitation and death. If you feel sick, dizzy, or weak, get to fresh air immediately. Do not delay.
  
  
• Plug appliances directly into a portable generator or heavy-duty, outdoor-rated extension cord. Be very cautious about where you place your generator because outdoor areas are still very wet and may have standing water.
  
  
• DO NOT exceed the manufacturer's total rated wattage for the generator. Each generator has a rated wattage, which provides a limit for how many appliances it will safely power. Add together the wattage of different appliances.  DO NOT exceed that number.
  
  
• Do not attempt to hook up a generator to the main electric panel of a home or business. Only a licensed electrician is qualified to do this.
  
  
• If you improperly connect to a main panel, power can "back feed" from the generator (including RV generators) into utility lines and injure a neighbor, property or utility crews working to restore service.
  
  
• Before refueling a generator, let the engine cool for at least two minutes. Turn off all appliances connected to the generator before refueling.
  
  
• Always follow the instructions that come with your generator.

Residents are reminded of the following Broward County closures:

• All non-emergency County Government business operations are closed on Monday, November 9, including Broward County parks.
  
  
• Solid waste and recycling collections in the Broward Municipal Services District are suspended on Monday, November 9.
  
  
• The Broward County Residential Drop-Off Centers (North, in Pompano Beach; Central, in Davie; and South, in West Park) for the disposal of bulk trash and yard waste are closed until further notice. 
  
  
• For the latest information on Broward County Public Schools, visit Browardschools.com.
  
  
• All courthouses for the 17th Judicial Circuit for Broward County will be closed Monday, November 9, 2020. The Court will be operating on a weekend schedule via zoom for 1st Appearance and Juvenile Detention hearings commencing at 8AM.
  
  
• Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport is operating normally, but passengers are urged to check with their airline as there have been some flight delays and cancellations. Some roadways surrounding the airport have experienced flooding.

The Emergency Operations Center remains at a Level 2 activation.

November 9, 2020
MEDIA CONTACT: Lori Shepard, Media Liaison
Office of Public Communications
954-357-6944 
lshepard@broward.org