Fort Lauderdale – As South Florida Expect heavy rain and thunderstorms on Sunday Milton Strengthens, some areas are already flooded and taking necessary precautions.
Local emergencies
Across South Florida, some cities have started declaring states of emergency ahead of heavy rain and Milton.
Miami Mayor Francis Suarez declared a state of emergency for the city due to the potential effects of Hurricane Milton.
The city of Hollywood declared a state of emergency ahead of Sunday’s conditions and people are bracing for severe weather.
Hollywood It also announced that parking fees will be waived at city-operated parking garages on a first-come, first-served basis from 8 a.m. Sunday. The following garages are open to assist residents:
- Garfield Garage, 300 Connecticut St.
- Nebraska Garage, 327 Nebraska St.
- Van Buren Garage, 251 S. 20th Ave.
- Radius Garage, 251 N. 19th Ave.
Free sandbags will be distributed to Hollywood residents on a first-come, first-served basis at the following locations:
- Jefferson Park, 1501 Jefferson St.
- Rotary Park, 3150 Taft St.
- Driftwood Community Center, 3000 N. 69th Ave.
The city of Miami Gardens has also declared a state of emergency and announced a sandbag distribution event at City Hall on Sunday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
The city of Hallandale Beach was the third municipality to declare a state of emergency Saturday evening, urging its residents and businesses to take “immediate precautions.”
On Sunday evening, the city of Coral Gables declared a state of emergency ahead of Milton’s landslide.
North Lauderdale hosted a free DIY sandbag donation event for all its residents on Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. There is a limit of six bags per person and they can be picked up at Pompano Park at 4001 Bailey Road.
Fort Lauderdale is having sandbag distribution events Sunday and Monday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at three locations:
- Floyd Hull Stadium, 2800 SW 8th Ave.
- Mills Pond Park, 2201 NW 9th Ave.
- Shirley Small Park, 1230 SW 34th Ave.
1965 NE 151st in North Miami Beach Sunday 8am-4pm. Four sandbags will be distributed per household.
The City of North Miami will be hosting a sandbag drop-off event Monday from 8am to 4pm at the following locations:
- North Miami Motor Ball, 1855 NE 142nd St.
North Miami allows residents only six bags per household.
The City of South Miami is distributing sandbags to Hurricane Milton on Sunday from 2pm to 6pm and Monday from 8am to 4pm at the Public Works Yard at 4795 SW 75th Ave.
Oakland Park held a sandbag distribution event Sunday until 4 p.m. at the public works station at 3801 NE 5th Ave.
Miami Beach has not yet declared a state of emergency, but X residents and local business employees shared that they can park in most public garages for free from 11 a.m. Sunday to 8 a.m. Thursday.
The City of Miami Beach will also host two free sandbag distribution events from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. At the following locations:
- 2100 Collins Ave.
- 225 79th St.
Pembroke Pines has sandbag distribution events Sundays and Mondays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 8300 W. Cypress Dr., with up to five bags per home.
Opa-Locka will distribute sandbags Monday and Tuesday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Public Works and Utilities Department at 12950 NW 42nd Ave.
Miami-Dade County will host several sandbag distribution sites beginning at 7 a.m. Monday and remain open until supplies last. Residents can receive up to four bags per household.
Residents are preparing for the worst
Heavy rainfall and Milton People heading to Florida are nervous.
On Saturday morning, CBS News Miami saw Hollywood residents struggling to get out of the floodwaters. Hollywood Police announced road closures due to weather, mainly along Sheridan Street.
People are worried about the coming days as this morning’s rains have caused flooding.
“I live completely on the other end and I’ve tried that way and I can’t, so I’m hoping it clears up so I can at least go home,” said Debbie Anderson.
Michael Sloan added, “I’ve already got all my stuff ready. “I’ve got sandbags ready in a little wagon – waiting to be pulled into place. I have already received my wall units, [and] The screws are held in place. So, all I had to do was put them on and I was sealed.
Police are urging motorists to slow down, pay attention and increase the distance between themselves and the car in front in these situations.
CBS Miami team
