COVID-19 Plasma Donors Needed
According to the Broward County Medical Reserve Corps (BCMRC), there is a critical shortage of plasma in our community. If you tested positive for COVID-19, a small amount of your blood could save the life of someone suffering from the coronavirus right now. Donating plasma is safe and easy. Individuals interested in donating may visitbit.ly/2E1q1fT to register. Thank you for being a hero!
City’s Coronavirus Relief Program Offers Rent, Mortgage, and Utility Assistance
The City of Fort Lauderdale has launched the Coronavirus Relief Fund (CRF) program, which offers assistance with rent, mortgage, and utility payments for eligible residents living within the city limits of Fort Lauderdale. Priority will be given to individuals who did not receive assistance under the COVID-19 State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) program. Fully completed applications will be accepted and reviewed on a first-ready, first-served basis until funding is exhausted. The program will accept 100 fully completed applications and serve as many eligible persons as funding allows. Eligible households requesting rent and utility assistance may receive up to a maximum of $7,000 in total combined benefits. Eligible households requesting mortgage and utility assistance may receive up to a maximum of $10,000 in total combined benefits. To apply, visit the Housing Foundation of America website at http://homeapproved.org/fort-lauderdale. Individuals needing assistance may call 1-800-579-4119, Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more details, visit http://bit.ly/crfassitftl.
COVID-19 Testing at Holiday Park
The drive-thru COVID-19 testing site at Fort Lauderdale’s Holiday Park is offering free rapid testing with same day results. Located at U.S. 1 and N.E. 8 Street (just south of Sunrise Boulevard), the Holiday Park testing site is open Tuesday - Saturday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Rapid testing is available to individuals of any age with COVID-19 symptoms or individuals ages 5 to 17 or 65 and over without COVID-19 symptoms. Appointments and photo ID are required. To schedule an appointment, visit www.tourhealth.com and use the Gov2Go app or Gov2Go web platform. Same day test results will be delivered by text or email. In addition to rapid testing, free drive-thru COVID-19 self-swab testing continues to be available at the Holiday Park site to anyone age 5 or older with or without COVID-19 symptoms. No doctor referral needed. Proper photo ID is required. To schedule an appointment for an oral self-swab COVID-19 test, visit https://florida.curativeinc.com/welcome. Patients who do not receive results after 72 hours, may contact Curative Inc. at support@curativeinc.com.
LauderBriefs: Updates from the August 18 City Commission Meetings Now Online
In case you missed them, highlights from the Fort Lauderdale City Commission Joint Workshop with the Budget Advisory Board, the City Commission Conference Meeting, Community Redevelopment Board Meeting, and Regular Meeting, all of which took place on Tuesday, August 18, are available online at bit.ly/lauderbriefs. The meeting videos are available at youtube.com/cityoffortlauderdale and the vote summary are available atbit.ly/ftlccagendas.
Next Virtual City Commission Meeting on September 1
The next Regular Meeting of the Fort Lauderdale City Commission is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, September 1 at 6:00 p.m. The public will be able to listen to and view the virtual meeting on FLTV, YouTube, Zoom, Comcast Channel 78, and AT&T U-verse Channel 99. The agenda will be posted in the days leading up to the meeting atbit.ly/ftlccagendas. To learn more about virtual City Commission meetings, including how to sign up to speak, visit fortlauderdale.gov/vcmeetings.
Census Ends September 30! Take Action Now!
Attention Neighbors! The U.S. Census Bureau is ending all counting efforts for the 2020 census on September 30, a month earlier than previously announced. That means we all need to work together to take action today! Please help the City of Fort Lauderdale be accurately counted in the 2020 Census. Currently, Fort Lauderdale’s response rate is 53.3%, which is more than 10 percentage points behind the current national response rate of 64%, and more than 7 percentage points under the current state of Florida response rate of 60.7%. 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.
Home Opener for Inter Miami CF on August 22
On Saturday, August 22, Major League Soccer (MLS) returns to Fort Lauderdale! At 8:00 p.m., Inter Miami CF will take the field for its inaugural home opener at the brand new, 18,000-seat professional soccer stadium located on the former site of Lockhart Stadium near Commercial Boulevard and NW 12 Avenue. The game will match Inter Miami against Orlando City SC and will be played without fans in the stadium due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, fans will still be able to follow all the action on television, radio, and through digital platforms in English and Spanish. The home opener will be broadcast on the following outlets: Television - WFOR CBS 4 and Unimas; Radio - Inter Miami app, 1140-AM / Uforia App; Digitally - Inter Miami and Univision 23 apps. For more information visit the Inter Miami CF website at www.intermiamicf.com.
FLIFF’s Savor Cinema in Fort Lauderdale to Reopen on August 21
The Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival (FLIFF) announces the reopening of Savor Cinema in Fort Lauderdale on Friday, August 21 with a screening of Made In Italy, a heart-warming story about a London artist and his estranged son who try to mend their relationship as they work together to repair a dilapidated house in Italy. Savor Cinema will adhere to strict operating guidelines to protect public health and safety that include, but are not limited to, restricting attendance to 30% of capacity, blocking off seats and rows to maintain social distancing, and requiring mandatory facial coverings. Infrared thermometers will take the temperature of each audience member and staffer before entering the building, touchless hand sanitizing stations have been installed in both lobbies, plexi-shields have been erected at both the concession and box office areas, and electrostatic sprayers will be used for frequent sanitizing of all areas. For more details, visit www.fliff.com.
FLIFF Drive-In Cinema at Pier 66 Presents Monty Python and the Holy Grail on August 21
On Friday, August 21 at 8:30 p.m., the Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival (FLIFF) Drive-In Cinema at Pier 66 will present a screening of the sing-a-long version of Monty Python and the Holy Grail, the 1975 British comedy that tells the story of King Arthur and his knights as they embark on a low-budget search for the Holy Grail, encountering many, very silly obstacles along the way. A 40-foot screen will be set up in the open green space located at the corner of SE 17 Street and Harbour Inlet Drive across from the hotel. Admission is $30 per vehicle and tickets must be purchased in advance at FLIFF.com. Entry into the parking area will begin at 7 p.m. with all vehicles positioned in place by 8:15 p.m. Popcorn and beverages will be available for purchase on-site. Anyone exiting their vehicle must wear a facial covering. The series is sponsored by Ed Morse Automotive Group; hosted by Pier 66; presented by FLIFF and Twilight Features; and co-sponsored by Riverwalk; Film, Music, Fashion & Create; and the Broward Cultural Division. For details, visit FLIFF.com.
Stranahan House Presents Virtual History Happy Hour on August 26
Historic Stranahan House presents “Virtual History Happy Hour,” a monthly live online history event that will debut on Wednesday, August 26 at 6:30 p.m. The inaugural program will feature Broward County School educator and historian Michelle Sammartino, who will lead a discussion of Women's Suffrage in the United States and Florida, including the vital role Ivy Cromartie-Stranahan played in the effort. The Virtual History Happy Hour is free for Stranahan House members and Broward Teachers; $8 for non-members. Advanced registration is required. For more details, visit https://bit.ly/2XV9eCu orwww.facebook.com/StranahanHouse.
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.
Avoid the Three Cs to Help Slow the Spread
The City of Fort Lauderdale and the Florida Department of Health remind everyone to protect themselves and others by avoiding the Three Cs: Closed Spaces, Crowded Places, and Close-Contact Settings and by wearing a mask in public:
- Closed Spaces. Avoid closed spaces with poor ventilation that could allow contagious droplets to linger in the air.
- Crowded Places. Avoid crowded places with many people nearby; the greater the number of individuals in an area, the greater the chances of COVID-19 spreading from person-to-person.
- Close-Contact Settings. Avoid close-range conversations and stay at least six-feet from others.
In addition to avoiding the three Cs and wearing facial coverings in all public spaces, individuals should continue to practice social distancing by staying at least six-feet away from others; stay home when sick or experiencing COVID-19 symptoms; clean and disinfect countertops and frequently used surfaces often; and wash hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds (or use hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol). For additional prevention tips, visit www.floridahealthcovid19.gov/prevention.
For Additional Information
For additional information regarding Coronavirus, including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) recommended protective measures, please visit:
Ways to Stay in Touch
The City of Fort Lauderdale offers numerous ways for neighbors to receive important information and updates:
· If you live in Fort Lauderdale, join Nextdoor
Contact our 24-hour Customer Service Center at 954-828-8000
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