Monitoring Milton - Update #1

Posted:
October 6, 2024
1:00 PM

Updated: 2:10 PM

The City of Cooper City is monitoring Hurricane Milton. The system is forecast to quickly intensify as it moves east/northeast across the Gulf of Mexico. The National Hurricane Center predicts Milton will be a major hurricane when it reaches the west coast of Florida mid week. We urge Cooper City residents not to focus on the exact center of the "cone of concern." Rather, use this time to make sure your family is prepared, with necessary supplies, and that you have a plan to protect loved ones, pets, and property should our area experience significant impacts. As of this writing, no watches or warnings are in effect for our area with regard to Milton.

However, as we keep track of Milton, the National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for all of South Florida through 11 AM Thursday. Periods of heavy rainfall are likely Sunday through the mid-week period. A widespread 4 to 8 inches of rainfall will be possible through Wednesday with localized amounts in excess of 10 inches possible.

City Operations
City Hall, the Community Center, and Pool and Tennis Center remain on regular schedule. Hours for City facilities, meetings, activities, and programs are subject to change should the forecast deem it necessary.

District Water Bodies

Our Utilities Department regularly works with the South Florida Water Management District and Central Broward Water Control District to ensure that water levels for respective canals and water bodies are kept at proper levels in anticipation of tropical systems.

Parks and Sports Complexes
Our Parks and Recreation Department is regularly assessing weather conditions on our fields and parks. Parks and sports complexes remain open to the public. If you or your child participate in Optimist programs, please follow Optimist updates for potential cancellations. 

Solid Waste Services
Garbage and recycling collection services remain on a regular schedule. Household hazardous waste drop-off at Wheelabrator on October 12 will take place as scheduled.

Please remain vigilant and stay tuned to local media outlets for timely forecasts and updates.

Make sure you stay up to date with all Cooper City emergency notifications by visiting www.CooperCity.gov/AlertCooperCity and signing up for Alert Cooper City. We use this system to keep residents updated on any impacts to City services due to a storm.