Hurricane Season
is Here: Prepare Now for a Busy Year
The important hurricane season extends now through November
30, and forecasters are calling for a busy year. To be
ready, now is the time to avoid complacency and begin your
hurricane preparations. Get the latest hurricane information
by subscribing to
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Facebook. For those interested in an all-inclusive “how
to prepare” resource, visit
broward.org/Hurricane. Stay Ready. Set. Safe.
this hurricane season.
Christmas In July Seeks Clothing Items for Homeless
Children
Donation priorities for the County’s
homeless children, ages infant to 18, include new socks,
shoes and underwear for boys or girls, to be presented at
the annual
Christmas In July event coordinated by Kiwanis
Divisions 23 and 24 and Broward County. The event brings
nearly 1,000 area homeless children together to enjoy a day
away from the harsh reality of being homeless. Donation
boxes are located in County facilities, including the
Governmental Center, Government Center West, the Main
Courthouse and all three Regional Courthouses, Broward
County Libraries, Port Everglades, Aviation Department,
Water and Wastewater Services in Pompano Beach and Child
Care Licensing and Enforcement in Fort Lauderdale. The
donation drive continues through July 6. For more
information, email
PublicInfo@broward.org or call 954-357-6990.
Courses Offered for Florida Master
Naturalist Program
Two core modules and four specialized courses in the Florida
Master Naturalist Program (FMNP) will be offered in the
coming months. This professional certification is offered by
Broward County Parks and Recreation Division’s
Extension Education, in partnership with
Tanawhá Presents and the
University of
Florida-Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences
(UF-IFAS). Lectures are offered weekday evenings, with field
trips on Saturdays. The courses in Conservation Science,
Environmental Interpretation, Habitat Evaluation and
Wildlife Monitoring are designed to provide more detailed
information and hands-on skills suitable for professional
and
nonprofessionals alike. Register online only at
masternaturalist.ifas.ufl.edu/ and click CURRENT
COURSE OFFERINGS. For further information, contact
Dr. John Pipoly at
jpipoly@broward.org or 954-357-5270, or Kristen Hoss at
kristenhoss@yahoo.com.
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Libraries Hosts Viva Florida 500
Events throughout the Summer
Broward County Libraries Division will hold
numerous events and exhibits dedicated to
Viva Florida 500 during June and July. Viva Florida 500,
an initiative launched by the Florida Department of State
and its partners, celebrates the 500th anniversary of Juan
Ponce de Leon’s arrival in Florida. The statewide, yearlong
salute to the state’s history celebrates Florida’s rich
heritage and diverse cultural history.
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SWIM Central Reaches 2.5 Million
Milestone
SWIM Central of the County’s Parks and Recreation
Division has marked a significant milestone – 2.5 million
water-safety lessons taught since the program was
established in 1999. More than 400,000 children have
participated in this nationally recognized water-safety
program. Drowning is the number-one killer of children under
the age of 4 throughout the United States. Since its
inception, SWIM Central has aimed to significantly reduce the number of
drowning incidents in Broward County. Call SWIM Central,
954-357-7946.
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Broward County Bike-Sharing Program
Has New Station
Broward B-Cycle, Broward County’s newest
mode of public transportation and the first countywide
bike-sharing system, has expanded. A new station has been
added at the southwest corner of Las Olas Boulevard and
Southeast Eighth Avenue in the Fort Lauderdale.
Broward B-Cycle is a 275-bike system with 27 station
locations in six Broward County cities:
Fort Lauderdale,
Hollywood,
Pompano Beach,
Dania
Beach,
Hallandale Beach and the town of
Lauderdale-By-The-Sea.
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County’s Workplace
Wellness Program Earns National Recognition
Broward County has
received national recognition from the American Heart
Association for its workplace wellness program. The County
was recognized as a Platinum-Level Fit-Friendly Worksite for
helping employees eat better and exercise more. Of the six
states which comprise the American Heart Association’s
Greater Southeast Affiliate, 252 worksites applied for this
award and Broward County was one of only 42 to achieve
Platinum recognition.
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911 Emergency System
Gets Funding
The Broward County
Commission has voted to fully fund a countywide 911
emergency communications system. The funding will come from
general revenues and a small increase in ad valorem taxes.
The tax increase will cost an additional $21 for the average
homesteaded property valued at $121,000. The consolidated
system will enhance safety and ultimately reduce costs. The
County estimates the system will eventually save taxpayers
about $10 million per year when the consolidation is
complete.
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Parks Division’s
Neighborhood Parks Offer Summer Recreation Program
Beginning on Monday, June 17 Parks and Recreation Division’s six neighborhood parks will
offer their annual Summer Recreation Program, for ages 6 to
17, weekdays from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Specifics vary by
park, but this free program includes indoor and outdoor
activities, arts and crafts, fishing clinics,
SWIM Central water-safety instruction and special events
and includes lunch at no cost. Participating parks, all in
Fort Lauderdale, include:
Boulevard Gardens, 313 N.W. 28 Terrace;
Franklin, 2501 Franklin Drive;
Lafayette Hart, 2851 N.W. Eighth Road;
Reverend Samuel Delevoe, 2520 N.W. Sixth St.;
Roosevelt Gardens, 2841 N.W. 11 St.; and
Sunview, 1500 S.W. 42 Ave. Space is limited.
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County Receives High
Grades in State of the Air Report
The American Lung Association released its
2013
State of the Air Report and Broward County is
listed as one of the top 25 cleanest areas in the United
States for year-round particle pollution and for ozone. The
County received an A score for ozone and a B score for
particle pollution. The State of the Air 2013
Report looks at levels of ozone and particle pollution found
in official monitoring sites across the United States,
including Broward County, from 2009 through 2011.
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Broward County Lowers
Animal Adoption Fees
If you are looking to add a furry friend to your life and
provide them with a forever home, now is the perfect time to
take advantage of lower adoption fees at Broward County
Animal Care and Adoption. The standard adoption fees for
cats and dogs were lowered to $50 on May 1. The reduced
adoption fee includes a health exam, all necessary
vaccinations, pet registration tags and a microchip that
enables you to find your new pet if they wonder off.
Additionally, now through September 30, residents can take
advantage of special pricing by adopting two cats at the
single adoption fee of $50. Adoptable cats and kittens are
available at both Animal Care and Adoption Centers in
Fort Lauderdale and
Pompano Beach, as well as participating Pet Supermarket
stores throughout Broward County.
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County’s “No Frog. No
Clog.” Campaign Receives Award
Broward County
Water and Wastewater Services received a 2013 Public
Education Award for its
“No Frog. No Clog.” campaign from the Florida Water
Environment Association. The award recognizes campaigns that
integrate public education as a core element of wastewater
and water utility planning and management. “No Frog. No
Clog.” has been a successful ongoing educational campaign
that has fostered interagency and community partnerships
with the goal of raising the public’s awareness of the
proper disposal of “Fats, Rags, Oil and Grease” (FROG) and
the negative environmental impact of improper disposal.
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Call 311 for Answers
About Broward County Government
The Broward County Call Center provides a single point of
contact for the services and programs offered by the more
than 50 agencies comprising Broward County Government. The
Call Center has English, Spanish and Creole speaking
specialists; all of whom provide a convenient way
to get your questions answered promptly. Call 311 in Broward County
or 954-831-4000, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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