Monitoring Hurricane Milton Update #5 - Broward County Under Tropical Storm Warning & Tornado Watch
Posted:
October 9, 2024
8:45 AM
The City of Cooper City has made operational changes as Hurricane Milton approaches Florida's west coast. As of the 8 AM Advisory on October 9, a Tropical Storm Warning remains in effect for Broward County. This means sustained winds of 39 to 73 miles per hour or higher are expected in 36 hours or less. The National Weather Service predicts South Florida will begin experiencing strong gusts and periods of heavy rainfall during the afternoon hours on Wednesday, October 9. Additionally, Broward County is under a Tornado Watch until 9 PM on October 9. At this time, you should have necessary supplies and all preparations should be complete in case our area experiences any significant impacts.
A Flood Watch also remains in place for all of South Florida through 8 AM Thursday, October 10.
City Operations
City Hall, the Community Center, and Pool and Tennis Center are closed today, October 9 in anticipation of dangerous weather conditions. The City anticipates resuming normal operations on Thursday, October 10 pending weather conditions.
Broward County Public Schools
Schools and District offices are closed today, October 9 and Thursday, October 10. Schools and District offices are expected to resume normal operations on Friday, October 11.
District Water Bodies
The South Florida Water Management District and Central Broward Water Control District work to ensure that water levels for canals and water bodies are kept at proper levels in anticipation of tropical systems. Furthermore, City staff and a contractor work year-round to clear debris from storm drains. If you have questions or have concerns about a storm drain, please call 954-434-5519.
Parks and Sports Complexes
All Cooper City parks and sports complexes are closed and will not reopen until Thursday, October 10 at 8 AM. The length of this closure is subject to change pending weather conditions. City staff has informed the Optimist of this closure. If you or your child participate in Optimist programs, please follow Optimist updates on further cancellations throughout the week.
Sandbags
The City is not offering sandbags at this time.
Solid Waste Services
Garbage and recycling collection services remain on a regular schedule. However, the schedule is subject to change due to anticipated wind speeds. Updates to garbage and recycling collection services will be provided via the City's website, social media channels, and Alert Cooper City. If you need to contact Coastal Waste & Recycling, please call 954-840-8998. Household hazardous waste drop-off at Wheelabrator on October 12 will take place as scheduled.
Who to Contact?
Due to the potential impacts of Hurricane Milton, please visit www.CooperCity.gov/Hurricanes for information on how to notify first responders and the City of life-threatening emergencies, downed trees, blocked storm drains, and other storm-related issues.
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.