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Turn on more accessible mode Turn off more accessible mode History of Broward County Story 1 Broward was formed from portions of Dade and Palm Beach Counties in 1915 and named for former Florida governor Napoleon Bonaparte Broward. In less than a century, a land "unfit for human habitation" has been turned in to the permanent home of nearly two million ...
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Turn on more accessible mode Turn off more accessible mode Story 0 Quick Links Story 1 What You Need to Know Hurricane evacuations are ordered by the County Administrator to protect coastal residents from the dangerous storm surge. Broward County has two types of evacuation plans. The type of evacuation ordered will be based upon the severity of the storm. ...
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Banner Image Missing Hurricane Dorian Advisory #9 -Broward is now under a Tropical Storm Watch - BROWARD COUNTY, FL - At this morning's 5AM advisory, the National Weather Service placed all of Broward County under a Tropical Storm Watch. A Tropical Storm Watch is issued when a tropical cyclone containing winds of 39-73 miles per hour or higher poses a ...
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Banner Image Missing Hurricane Dorian Advisory #17 - Broward No Longer Under Tropical Storm Watch - BROWARD COUNTY, FL - At 11AM, the National Weather Service announced that Broward County is no longer under a Tropical Storm Watch. This morning, Mayor Mark Bogen held a news conference with Broward County Public Schools Superintendent Robert Runcie, to update ...
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Turn on more accessible mode Turn off more accessible mode Story 0 About Hurricanes Brush up on your hurricane knowledge. From what defines a storm category to storm surges find out what you need to know here. Evacuations Learn how to prepare for an evacuation, as well as what to do and where to go. Get Ready Useful information and guides to help you prepare ...
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Banner Image Missing County Monitoring Tropical Storm Nicole BROWARD COUNTY, FL - Broward County and emergency response partners are closely monitoring Tropical Storm Nicole. At a noon news conference today, Broward County Mayor Michael Udine spoke about the storm shifting a little further north, taking Broward County out of the "cone," however, as of 3PM, ...
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Banner Image Missing County Continues to Monitor Hurricane Ian - Normal County operations expected to resume Thursday - BROWARD COUNTY, FL - Hurricane Ian is currently a strong Category 4 storm, just shy of a Category 5. Broward County remains under a Tropical Storm Warning, Flood Watch, and Tornado Watch. Residents and visitors are urged to remain vigilant ...
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Banner Image Missing Tropical Storm Eta No Longer a Threat to Broward County - County Government business operations resume at 5PM today - BROWARD COUNTY, FL - Tropical Storm Eta is no longer a threat to Broward County. The County is still under a Flash Flood Watch and Coastal Flood Advisory until further notice, and residents are urged to continue to ...
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Residents are encouraged to participate in the Home Damage Assessment Program, to assist first responders in making Rapid Impact Assessments of damages in the community. There have been no storm-related power outages thus far. Rapid Impact Assessment results may result in the need for sheltering services. Flood
waters can be dangerous and can hide debris and ...
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Banner Image Missing Parts of Broward Under Hurricane Watch and/or Tropical Storm Watch - Residents are urged to prepare - DATE: October 4, 2016 MEDIA CONTACT: Margaret Stapleton, Director Office of Public Communications PHONE: 954-831-3890 EMAIL: mstapleton@broward.org HURRICANE MATTHEW ADVISORY NUMBER 1 BROWARD COUNTY, FL - The National Hurricane Center ...
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Turn on more accessible mode Turn off more accessible mode Story 1 State of Florida Executive Orders - Following are emergency orders issued by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis August 29, 2023 Executive Order 23-175 Amending Executive Order 23-171, Emergency Management - Hurricane Idalia August 28, 2023 Executive Order 23-172 Amending Executive Order 23-171, ...
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Banner Image Missing Hurricane Dorian Update #11 - Update on Closed County Services - BROWARD COUNTY, FL - Broward County is currently under a Tropical Storm Watch and County emergency management continues to closely monitor Hurricane Dorian. While it is unlikely that Broward County will experience sustained tropical storm force winds, several services are ...
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Augustine. 1631 --- First known appearance of name "R. Novo" (New River) on a map of Florida. 1763 --- Florida passes to Great Britain under the Treaty of Paris ending the Seven Years War. 1765 --- High
waters from heavy rains and high seas break out new inlet at New River. 1783 --- Florida returned to Spain by Treaty of Paris ending American Revolution. ...
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Turn on more accessible mode Turn off more accessible mode Story 0 Many residents are able to safely shelter at home in the event of a hurricane or other emergency. However, some residents are required to evacuate their homes. This can be especially difficult for residents who are disabled, have special medical needs, or are otherwise vulnerable during an ...
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https://www.broward.org/Building/BuildingPermits/Pages/Permit-Changes-for-Hurricane-Irma-Repairs.aspx
Turn on more accessible mode Turn off more accessible mode After the Storm Story 1 CodeFormsAndApplications.jpg Broward County Building Code Division has building permitting jurisdiction over Unincorporated Broward County, which consists of 11.4 square miles with a 2015 estimated population of 14,515. Many cities in Broward County have their own requirements ...
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Turn on more accessible mode Turn off more accessible mode Flood Conditions Story 1 Upload Flood Photos at Flooding.Broward.org Document the Floods at Crowdsource.Broward.org (Crowdsourcing Maps created from flooding data and images uploaded by our community.) Banner-DocumentTheFloods.jpg Residents in Broward County, FL experience flooding from either heavy ...
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Banner Image Missing Hurricane Dorian Update #10 - Special Needs Shelters to open at 2PM today - BROWARD COUNTY, FL - Broward's Emergency Operations Center is now open 24 hours a day in response to Hurricane Dorian, until further notice. The 311 Emergency Hotline opened at 7AM today and will remain open 24 hours until further notice. Hurricane Dorian is now ...
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Banner Image Missing County is Under Tropical Storm Watch - Eta expected to bring significant rain and strong winds - BROWARD COUNTY, FL - Tropical Storm Eta continues on a northward track, increasing the likelihood of worsening weather conditions this weekend in Broward County. Broward County is currently under a Tropical Storm Watch and a Flood Watch. ...
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Turn on more accessible mode Turn off more accessible mode Main Article Image image of a community sign Welcome to Broadview Park Located in the central portion of the County, Broadview Park is approximately 696 acres. Main Article Link Helpful Links Article Title 1 Broadview Bee Newsletter Article Title 2 Family Resource Guide Article Title 3 Building Code ...
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Banner Image Missing Hurricane Preparedness Week 2024 - Take action today - BROWARD COUNTY, FL - Hurricane Season officially begins June 1, but the time to prepare is now during National Hurricane Preparedness Week, May 5-11. Broward County's Office of Emergency Management urges residents and visitors to begin pre-season preparations now; it only takes one ...
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Turn on more accessible mode Turn off more accessible mode Must See Historical Sites in Broward Story 1 All Broward County residents and visitors are encouraged to experience the County's rich history by visiting its historical sites. These sites are located in a variety of Broward County municipalities and offer an intriguing look into early pioneer life, ...
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Banner Image Missing Broward Still Experiencing Impacts from Eta - Residents urged to exercise caution until the "all clear" is given - 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 ...
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Turn on more accessible mode Turn off more accessible mode Story 0 Boards and Committees Story 1 The Broward County Board of County Commissioners encourages public participation in county government by appointing Broward citizens to serve on boards, committees, commissions, task forces, agencies, and authorities. Broward County Commissioners are also ...
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Banner Image Missing Hurricane Dorian Advisory #15 - Three General Population shelters open - BROWARD COUNTY, FL - Broward County has opened three general population shelters: Atlantic Technical College/Arthur Ashe Junior Campus, 1701 NW 23rd Ave., Fort Lauderdale Monarch High School, 5050 Wiles Road in Coconut Creek Everglades High School, 17100 SW 48th ...
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Banner Image Missing Hurricane Dorian Advisory #20 - Normal business operations resume Wednesday at 12:01AM - BROWARD COUNTY, FL - The potential threat to Broward County from Hurricane Dorian has passed. The Emergency Operations Center has begun its demobilization process and will return to a Level 3 (Monitoring) phase at 7PM Tuesday. County Government will ...
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Banner Image Missing Portions of Broward Under Hurricane Watch for Tropical Storm Eta - All of Broward remains under Tropical Storm Warning - BROWARD COUNTY, FL - Broward County Emergency Management Division and emergency response partners continue to monitor Tropical Storm Eta as it approaches South Florida. All of Broward County is currently under a ...
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Turn on more accessible mode Turn off more accessible mode Hurricane Evacuation Services Story 1 In the event of a hurricane, BCT buses are called upon to assist in the evacuation of residents who are unable to make other arrangements for transportation to designated shelters. Transportation for residents with Special Needs will be coordinated through ...
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Please bring a carrier or crate, or one will be provided. Storms are not predictable, but your response can be. If your pet runs away during a storm, do not go out and look for them. Stay safe, as flying debris and flood
waters could seriously injure you or damage your home. Contact local shelters and post on social media apps to see if anyone has found your ...
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Turn on more accessible mode Turn off more accessible mode Environmental Conditions Story 1 Flood Conditions Residents in Broward County experience occasional flooding from either rainfall or high tide events. In recent years, increasing flood risks are being accounted for, as a result of sea level rise and other potential climate impacts. Current and future ...
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Turn on more accessible mode Turn off more accessible mode Story 0 Quick Links Story 1 Our Pu rpose Broward County's Office of Public Communications is responsible for external and internal communications for Broward County Government to residents, employees, businesses, visitors and media to raise awareness of County programs and services and their value to ...
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