Counting every neighbor in our City gives us an opportunity to receive our fair share of more than $1.5 trillion in federal funding for infrastructure, schools, housing, roads, healthcare, and public service programs. An accurate census count also provides critical funding for hospitals, disaster recovery, and emergency readiness for pandemics like COVID-19. Please respond to the 2020 Census today! Fill out and mail back the questionnaire sent to your home; complete the census form onlinewww.my2020census.gov; or take the census over the phone by calling 1-844-330-2020.
Two Additional Broward Parks to Offer COVID-19 Testing
Central Broward Park and Broward County Stadium, located at 3700 N.W. 11 Place in Lauderhill, will be opening as a COVID-19 testing site beginning Monday, August 10. Hours of operation for the site will be Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Testing will be available to individuals of any age with or without COVID-19 symptoms. Pre-registration is not required. For more information, visit https://bit.ly/2F3D7tP. In addition, Tradewinds Park and Stables (north side) located at 3600 W. Sample Road in Coconut Creek, will be opening as a COVID-19 testing site beginning Sunday, August 9. Hours of operation will be Sunday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Testing will be available to anyone, regardless of age, with or without COVID-19 symptoms. Pre-registration is not required. For more information, visit https://bit.ly/3klLBwp.
Broward Schools Parent University Starts August 12
As the beginning of the new school year approaches, Broward County Public Schools is launching “Parent University: Getting Ready for School and eLearning,” a series of four live webinar sessions that will take place between August 12-17. They sessions will include step-by-step guidance to help parents assist their students through the school day, as well as information on what to expect once classes begin. Webinars will be geared to the specific student groups outlined below. Please attend the session that applies to your student:
- Elementary School – Wednesday, August 12, 6:30-8 p.m., https://bit.ly/2XDQMOK
- Middle and High School – Thursday, August 13, 6:30-8 p.m., https://bit.ly/3fzcucE
- Exceptional Student Education – Friday, August 14, 6:30-8 p.m.,https://bit.ly/3a2oDWi
- English-Language Learners – Monday, August 17, 6:30-8 p.m.,https://bit.ly/3kmTzFs
Department of Health Information
According to the Florida Department of Health, as of August 7, 2020, results from approximately 424,921 tests administered in Broward County indicated 363,449 negative results; 60,746 positive results; and 726 inconclusive results. To see the latest data from the FDOH, visit bit.ly/2wb29D2.
Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing at Holiday Park
Free drive-thru COVID-19 self-swab testing is available at Holiday Park. Located at U.S. 1 and N.E. 8 Street (just south of Sunrise Boulevard), the site is open Tuesday - Saturday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Since its opening, 32,541 tests have been conducted at the site. The site offers free drive-thru COVID-19 self-swab testing to anyone age 5 or older with or without COVID-19 symptoms. No doctor referral needed. Proper ID is required with name, date of birth, address, and photo. To reduce wait times, please register for an appointment online at https://florida.curativeinc.com/welcome. The procedure for the oral self-swab test requires individuals to swab the inside of their mouth for approximately 20 seconds. The swab sample is then placed in a vial, sealed, and sent to a lab for analysis. Results are delivered to patients via email or text message. Patients who do not receive results after 72 hours, may contact Curative Inc. via email at support@curativeinc.com. For more details, visit bit.ly/ftlcovid19testing.
Walk-Up COVID-19 Testing at Lincoln Park
Free walk-up COVID-19 testing is available at Fort Lauderdale’s Lincoln Park, located at 600 N.W. 19 Avenue in Fort Lauderdale. The Lincoln Park testing site is open Tuesday - Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Administered by the Florida Department of Health, the site offers free walk-up testing to anyone with or without COVID-19 symptoms. There are no age or identification requirements and no doctor referral is needed. For more details and to view a video of the Lincoln Park testing site, visit bit.ly/ftlcovid19testing.
Weekly Food Distribution at Mills Pond Park on August 13
The next drive-thru food distribution event hosted by the cities of Fort Lauderdale, Oakland Park, and Wilton Manors will take place on Thursday, August 13 beginning at 9 a.m. at Mills Pond Park, located at 2201 NW 9 Avenue. Produced in partnership with Feeding South Florida, the event provides healthy and nutritious food to those impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Food is distributed on a first come, first served basis (while supplies last). Recipients must remain in their vehicles and will be instructed to open their trunk when volunteers are ready to load it. To access Mills Pond Park, please enter from southbound NW 9 Avenue. For more details, visit bit.ly/2K8cnrn. For more information about Feeding South Florida, visit www.feedingsouthflorida.org. To make a donation to Feeding South Florida, please visit bit.ly/2WJVl8Y.
MODS to Offer School Day Camp Starting August 19
Beginning August 19, the Fort Lauderdale Museum of Discovery and Science (MODS) will offer a School Day Camp to Support Broward County Public Schools distance learners in Kindergarten through Grade 5. MODS offers a safe, clean learning environment that follows the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines and recommendations, including but not limited to: reduced and closed groups for physical distancing (9 learners per 1 educator), socially-distanced tables, touchless entry with daily temperature check and sign-in process, mask or face shield mandates and sanitization procedures. Pre-registration is required. Scholarships are available for learners in Kindergarten through Grade 3. For questions, please email booking@mods.net. For more information about costs, schedules, and to register, please visit https://bit.ly/2XEDy4b.
Updated Forecast Predicts Extremely Active Hurricane Season
Meteorologists at Colorado State University have revised their outlook and are now calling for an extremely active 2020 Atlantic Hurricane Season. In their latest update, the weather experts forecast 24 named storms, 12 hurricanes, and five major hurricanes this year due in large part to warmer than normal sea surface temperatures in the Atlantic and below average wind shear. In addition, forecasters at NOAA have updated their outlook and are now calling for more storms. The NOAA mid-season outlook calls for 19-25 named storms, 7-11 hurricanes, and three to six major hurricanes. While South Florida was spared the brunt of Tropical Storm Isaias, the recent storm served as an important reminder to stay alert and remain vigilant. As we enter the most active portion of the season, please pay close attention to weather developments in our area. Make sure you have an emergency plan in place and a hurricane supply kit ready so you are well-prepared should another storm impact our area. To view the updated outlook, visit https://bit.ly/2DeYojN. To sign up to receive emergency alerts from the City, please visit www.fortlauderdale.gov/alertftl. For hurricane preparation tips, please visit www.fortlauderdale.gov/hurricane.
Masks Mandatory in Establishments; Violators Risk Fines
Broward County Emergency Order 20-21 requires facial coverings to be worn in public and private spaces, including at all establishments, where social distancing cannot be maintained. The order also requires the mandatory use of facial coverings in residential facilities and condominium common areas (including reception areas, hallways, lobbies, and elevators), and requires that masks be worn by all persons in any establishment, other than amenities, regardless of social distancing; all people working in any establishment allowed to operate; and all workers in any establishment involved in preparing, handling or serving food. Any individual or establishment that violates the facial covering requirements is subject to a criminal and/or civil infraction, with fines up to $500 per violation for a criminal misdemeanor, $1,000 per day per violation for a civil citation, or up to $15,000 per violation for a known violation that is irreparable or irreversible. To read Emergency Order 20-21, visit bit.ly/2O9GSis.
Vacation Rentals Must Be Actively Managed and Provide Contact Information
Broward County Emergency Order 20-23, clarifies that short-term vacation rentals are not allowed to operate unless they are being actively managed by on-site owners or on-site management companies with staffing or security personnel on site 24 hours a day to enforce compliance with all applicable requirements. In addition, the owner/manager must provide the physical address of the vacation rental, the contact email address for the owner/manager, and the contact name and telephone number for the 24/7 staffing or security personnel to reopening@broward.org. This requirement will take effect for check-ins starting on or after July 20, 2020 through August 20, 2020. Exceptions include vacation rentals that are rented by individuals conducting military, emergency, governmental, health, or infrastructure response to the COVID- 19 pandemic, or people primarily engaged in non-vacation commercial activities. To read Emergency Order 20-23, visit https://bit.ly/310Tq1S.
Outdoor Events Prohibited Unless Approved by Broward County
Broward County Emergency Order 20-23, clarifies that outdoor, open air events are not permissible unless a reopening or operating plan (that must include, without limitation, appropriate operational safeguards, attendance limits such as persons per square feet, sanitation procedures, facial covering requirements, and staffing/security) is submitted toreopening@Broward.org and approved in writing by the Broward County Administrator. To read Emergency Order 20-23, visit https://bit.ly/310Tq1S.
Private Gatherings Restricted to 10 People
Under Broward County Emergency Order 20-22, private gatherings that take place at residential properties, whether indoors or outdoors, are limited to no more than 10 people. Individuals who are present at gatherings of more than 10 people are subject to civil and criminal penalties. Owners of properties where violations take place are also liable regardless of whether they are present when the violations occur. In addition, residents of residential properties, whether they own or rent, must ensure that all individuals on their property comply with the limitations on private gatherings stated in Emergency Order 20-22 or be subject to civil and criminal penalties. To read Emergency Order 20-22, visithttps://bit.ly/bceo20-22.
Online Dashboard Tracking COVID-19 Violations
An online dashboard is tracking Broward County complaints about businesses not following proper COVID-19 regulations related to operating capacity, social distancing, facial covering and other reopening requirements contained in local emergency orders. The GIS-based website displays details about business complaints received, including: name and location of the business being reported; number and type of warning or citation issued; and complaint outcome (i.e., warning issued, citation issued, complaint resolved, pending inspection, etc.). To access the dashboard and view updates for cities in Broward County, visit http://arcg.is/1riWfH.
Find Local COVID-19 Statistics on Broward County Dashboard
To help residents understand the magnitude of the pandemic locally, Broward County is posting a daily statistical dashboard of COVID-19 indicators. The data includes statistics on number of positive cases, positivity rates, hospitalizations, hospital capacities, and deaths. To view the dashboard, visit https://bit.ly/2CncuPv.
For Additional Information
For additional information regarding Coronavirus, including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) recommended protective measures, please visit:
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