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Memberships and Affiliations

Broward County is involved in a collaborative effort, ReadySouthFlorida, to educate the general public on preparing for any emergency. More...
Broward County is a member of the National Emergency Management Association, a professional association for emergency management directors. More...
National Weather Service has designated Broward County as StormReady community. "When Seconds Count, StormReady Communities are Prepared." More...

Top Stories

FEMA Changes in Flood Insurance Program May Impact Broward Residents
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is making changes to the National Flood Insurance Program that may impact rates for flood insurance. Broward County urges local property owners to stay informed. More...

ReadyBroward Participates in New Twitter Emergency Alert Service
ReadyBroward, an official source of emergency information for residents, is participating in Twitter’s new public safety service, Twitter Alert. Subscribe today to get special notifications or text messages during an emergency. More…

Participate in the Home Damage Assessment Program
Broward County encourages resident participation in a program to help quickly identify areas of devastation, even before damage assessment teams are able to canvass the County. It’s easy and a great service to the community. There's even a mobile phone app. More...

News Releases

Appearing here are Broward County news releases that contain public safety updates, and information related to hurricanes or other emergency events. To view all Broward County news releases, visit the NEWS CENTER.

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