Hurricane Evacuation Services
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 Broward County’s Elderly Services Office and BCT’s Paratransit (TOPS). To view the hurricane evacuation map and shelter list, click here.
Fixed Route Bus Service
After an evacuation order is given from the County Administrator, if buses are already in service, BCT will start to wind down service gradually, end normal bus service, and implement its evacuation plan. Evacuation service will coincide with the opening of the American Red Cross shelters. It will not begin before shelters are open. The pick-up points for evacuees are at any regular BCT bus stop along A1A and Federal Highway.
Special Needs
Residents with special needs due to a medical condition and who need to be transported to a designated Special Needs Shelter will be transported by BCT’s Paratransit TOPS program. Individuals must be pre-registered for a Special Needs Shelter and may register by calling Broward County Elderly and Veteran's Services at 954-537-2888; TTY line at 954-537-2882.
Important Telephone Numbers
| Operations Customer Service Center |
(954) 831-3900 |
| Hurricane Information Hotline (call center/transportation) |
(954) 831-4000 |
| Broward County (general information) |
(954) 831-4000 |
| Customer Service Center, Copans Road Office |
(954) 357-8400 |
| Broward County Sheriff (Broward County Transit Detail) |
(954) 765-4324 |
| Hearing-speech impaired/TTY (teletype machine required) |
(954) 357-8302 |
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