Hurricane Ian Update - September 27, 2022 - 10 p.m.

The City of Oakland Park continues to monitor Hurricane Ian.  Broward County is under a Flood Warning and Tropical Storm Warning. This storm coincides with King Tides, which are expected to occur until September 30^th. The high tides and heavy rain may cause flooding in low-lying areas. 

CITY FACILITIES AND  PROGRAMS  
All City facilities will be closed to the public on Wednesday, September 28th, 2022. 

All Parks programming is suspended until further notice. 

After-care programming will be closed on Wednesday, September 28th, and Thursday, September 29th, 2022.

SOLID WASTE AND BULK TRASH SERVICES  
Bulk Trash is picked up during the week starting on Monday. It generally takes several days to complete pick-up in each zone. Today the bulk trash drop-off site closed operations due to the hurricane. This resulted in the suspension of bulk pick-up until the site reopens and service can safely resume. We apologize for any inconvenience. 

Solid waste cart collection services are expected to continue on their regular schedule. Please be advised that sanitation collection service may be delayed. Services may be suspended if weather conditions deteriorate.  

STAY SAFE 
We encourage members of the community to be prepared and remain alert. Continue to monitor weather conditions. 

Motorists are encouraged to stay off the roads. Please do not walk or drive through flooded areas. If you see a sign or barricade on a street, do not drive around it.  Turn around and find an alternative route.  

Click here for additional safety tips. 

REPORT FLOODING
Public Works continues to check stormdrains and monitor and respond to reports of flooding. Please report flooding 24 hours a day by calling 954-561-6275. 

Sand Bags - A limited number of sandbags are available to Oakland Park residents for self-service pick-up while supplies last at the Public Works Facility located at 5100 NE 12th Terrace, Oakland Park, FL 33334. Up to five sandbags per household are provided while supplies last with proof of Oakland Park residency (driver's license or utility bill).  

MEETING CANCELLATIONS 
The following public meetings scheduled to take place on Wednesday, September 28th have been canceled: 
- School Advisory Board meeting  
- Neighborhood Participation meeting for 4111 N.W. 17th Avenue 
- Neighborhood Participation meeting for 43501 - 3551 N.W. 31st Avenue 

STAY INFORMED
For more information on the status of City services, please call 954-630-4200.

Monitor weather conditions. Check current forecasts from the National Hurricane Center

Continue to monitor the City website for updates.  

Click here to sign up to receive CodeRED emergency notifications. 

View Broward County Hurricane Preparedness Guide for other important storm reminders