Hurricane Milton Update

Hurricane Milton Update

A Flood Watch is in effect for Hollywood as of 11 a.m. on Sunday, October 6th. Periods of heavy rainfall are expected to continue for the next several days and up to 10 inches of rain are expected in Hollywood through Thursday, with higher amounts possible.

  • Please take time to review your storm plan.
  • To help speed recovery, secure your grey and blue garbage and recycling carts on your property. Take a moment to mark your carts with your address so it can be quickly returned to you.
  • Consider moving your vehicle to one of the four city-operated parking garages if your parking area is prone to flooding. Parking fees are waived for residents until further notice, details below.
  • Call 911 if floodwater impacts your home and creates an emergency situation such as a fire.
  • Use caution with electrical appliances, electrical cords and outlets if floodwaters have entered your home.
  • Residents should notify their homeowner’s insurance providers if they experience flood damage and seek their advice on documenting the damage and drying out your home. The same applies for contacting your vehicle insurance provider if you find your vehicle has been damaged.
  • Residents should not wade in standing flood water, which can contain contaminants.
  • Children and pets should not be allowed to play in flood water.
  • Motorists should not attempt to drive through flooded areas. Remember, “Turn Around, Don’t Drown.” If you must be out on the roadways, please use caution and drive slowly. Avoid pushing standing water into neighboring homes.

South Florida is currently not in the cone for Hurricane Milton in the Gulf, however we continue to closely monitor the storm track. It is expected to make landfall over the southwest Florida coast as a major hurricane on Wednesday. Localized flooding is expected for South Florida as this system moves across the Florida peninsula. Be sure to monitor a trusted news source, like the US National Weather Service Miami Florida for the latest storm information.

Parking Fees Waived in City-operated Garages

Beginning at 8 a.m. Sunday, October 6th

To assist Hollywood residents who live in low-lying areas, beginning at 8 a.m. tomorrow October 6th, parking fees will be waived in all four City-operated parking garages until further notice. Hollywood residents may park their personal vehicles in the garages on a first-come, first-served basis. Proof of Hollywood residency will be required.  Hollywood residents may park their personal vehicles in the garages on a first-come, first-served basis. Proof of Hollywood residency will be required. No commercial trucks or fleet vehicles will be allowed. All vehicles must be parked legally in marked spaces. Any vehicles parked illegally or blocking other vehicles will be ticketed and could be towed. The City-operated parking garages are located here:

Hollywood Beach

  • Garfield Garage – 300 Connecticut St.
  • Nebraska Garage – 327 Nebraska St.

Downtown Hollywood

  • Van Buren Garage – 251 S 20th Ave.
  • Radius Garage – 251 N 19th Ave.

Free Resident Self-Service Sand Distribution

Sand is available on a first come, first served basis for Hollywood residents to create their own sandbags. Sand is available at the following locations:

  • Jefferson Park, 1501 Jefferson Street
  • Rotary Park, 3150 Taft Street
  • Driftwood Community Center, 3000 N. 69th Avenue

Residents must bring their own shovel for self-service, and their own bags if they have them. Sand will be available from dawn to dusk, while supplies last. For those who need bags, empty bags can be picked up at the Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Administrative office, 1405 S. 28th Avenue each Monday through Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Bags will be distributed while supplies last. 10 bag limit per household.

Flood Safety Reminders

  • Call 911 if floodwater impacts your home and creates an emergency situation such as a fire.
  • Motorists should not attempt to drive through flooded areas. Remember, “Turn Around, Don’t Drown.”
  • Use caution with electrical appliances, electrical cords and outlets if floodwaters have entered your home.
  • Residents should not wade in standing flood water, which can contain contaminants. Following a heavy storm, sharp debris and other items from overturned garbage bins could be hidden in the water and cause injury. Standing water also may contain harmful bacteria that could cause infection. Children and pets should not be allowed to play in flood water.
  • Residents should prepare to notify their homeowner’s insurance providers if they experience flood damage and seek their advice on documenting the damage and drying out your home. The same applies for contacting your vehicle insurance provider if you find your vehicle has been damaged.

Adopt a Catch Basin Program

Learn more about the importance of swales and how you can Adopt a Catch Basin to help control flooding in your neighborhood at  www.hollywoodfl.org/adoptacatchbasin.