6/13/2024

~ Governor Ron DeSantis points Govt Order-24-115 declaring a State of Emergency in Broward, Collier, Lee, Miami-Dade and Sarasota counties ~

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – In response to vital flooding in South Florida, Governor Ron DeSantis issued Govt Order 24-115 declaring a State of Emergency in Broward, Collier, Lee, Miami-Dade and Sarasota counties.

Immediately, the State Emergency Operations Heart (SEOC) activated to a Degree 1 at 8 a.m. for response efforts with the State Emergency Response Staff (SERT). 

Make investments 90L will transfer offshore right now, with tropical moisture persevering with to carry scattered heavy rainfall to South Florida. A flood watch will stay in impact throughout South Florida and the Keys as a consequence of anticipated heavy rainfall that creates the chance of flash flooding. Widespread showers and thunderstorms will be anticipated all through the afternoon and night hours; nevertheless, scattered showers and remoted thunderstorms will be anticipated to proceed into the in a single day hours.

 Florida Division of Emergency Administration (Division):

• Division Govt Director Kevin Guthrie has deployed to South Florida to coordinate state useful resource administration and determine unmet wants in impacted communities.
• Greater than 20 pumps and hoses are staged in Punta Gorda to take away flood waters.
• Regional Coordinators in impacted areas stay in fixed communication with county emergency administration administrators to report impacts to the State Watch Workplace.

Different state efforts embody:

Florida Division of Transportation (FDOT)

• In preparation for the storm, FDOT crews swept roadways, cleared drainage openings, and staged gear for response.
• FDOT crews mobilized pumps to clear flooding on impacted lanes of I-95, Pembroke Street, US1, and SR A1A. Inside hours, these services had been cleared and are totally operational.
• Pumps had been additionally deployed to handle minor flooding throughout the Kinney Tunnel, which is now clear and totally operational.
• FDOT continues to be in communication with native companies and supply vital useful resource help as wanted.
• FDOT staff members are monitoring all roadways and dealing with Florida Freeway Patrol to find out any vital street closures.

   Present Street Circumstances 

• As of 8:30 a.m., the State Freeway System is open, together with these parts of I-95 in Southeast Florida which had been closed for flooding yesterday.
• Hallandale Seaside Blvd. between US 1 & SR A1A has some lanes underwater and stalled autos however is satisfactory.
• Stirling Rd at SW eleventh Ave has turning lanes with standing water.

   Seaports

• All seaports are open and operational.
• Hallandale Seaside Blvd. between US 1 & SR A1A has some lanes underwater and stalled autos however is satisfactory.
• Stirling Rd at SW eleventh Ave has turning lanes with standing water.

    Airports

• The next airports are OPEN:
  • Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood Worldwide – A number of taxiway closures for flooding. A number of (50+) industrial flight delays and cancellations.
  • Key West Worldwide – Few (5+) industrial flight delays and cancellations reported.
  • Miami Worldwide – A number of (50+) industrial flight delays and cancellations.
  • Orlando Worldwide – Few (5+) industrial flight delays and cancellations reported.
  • Palm Seaside Worldwide – Airport open and operational, no cancellations and few delays.
  • Sarasota/Bradenton Worldwide – Runway 04/22 closed. Few (2) industrial flight delays reported.
  • Southwest Florida Worldwide – Few (5+) industrial flight delays and cancellations reported.

    Rail

• The next companies are IMPACTED:
  • Brightline – Operations suspended from Aventura and Miami Station

    Transit

• The next companies are IMPACTED:
  • Neighborhood shuttles in Hallandale Seaside and Dania Seaside, Davie and Lauderdale Lakes are suspended.
  • Broward County Transit is detouring one route.
  • LauderGo Micromover service is suspended.

Security Messaging 

• FDOT reminds motorists to at all times verify FL511 for real-time journey data, together with street and bridge closures.
• Drivers ought to actively monitor their environment, particularly throughout nighttime hours. Keep in mind, motorists ought to deal with intersections with non-working visitors indicators as STOP indicators in all instructions then proceed with warning.

Florida Freeway Patrol (FHP) 

• The Florida Freeway Patrol is actively working with and coordinating response efforts with legislation enforcement and the Florida Division of Transportation in response to this flooding occasion.  
• FHP is engaged with all Florida counties which have requested help to help native flooding response efforts.
• FHP is actively patrolling affected areas impacted by flooding.
• FHP has eliminated deserted autos alongside Interstate 95.
• FHP has staffed a number of street closures in affected areas.
• FHP’s deployed fixed-wing plane and unmanned aerial items are supporting and coordinating with FDOT to help restoration efforts whereas assessing roadway and visitors situations throughout the impacted areas.
• The Florida Freeway Patrol reminds motorists to make use of excessive warning. Motorists can report disabled autos or harmful driving situations to *FHP (*347). 

FloridaCommerce

• FloridaCommerce and the State Emergency Response Staff (SERT) activated the Enterprise Injury Evaluation Survey in response to the flooding in South Florida. Survey responses will permit the state to expedite flooding restoration efforts by gathering information and assessing the wants of affected companies in any county positioned south of I-4. Companies can full the survey on-line by visiting FloridaDisaster.biz and choosing “South Florida Flooding” from the dropdown menu. 
• FloridaCommerce has activated the non-public sector hotline at 850-815-4925 from 8:00 a.m. to five:00 p.m. Inquiries can also be emailed to ESF18@em.myflorida.com.
• Updates on closures and enterprise assets are persistently being up to date at FloridaDisaster.biz/CurrentDisasterUpdates.

Florida Division of Regulation Enforcement (FDLE)

• FDLE’s emergency preparedness unit is activated on the State Emergency Operations Heart and brokers and analysts are prepared to reply to the wants of legislation enforcement and communities impacted by Make investments 90L.

The Workplace of Monetary Regulation (OFR)

• The OFR issued a proclamation to monetary establishments and securities professionals concerning Make investments 90L – South Florida Flash Flooding.

Florida Fish and Wildlife Fee (FWC) 

• FWC officers stand prepared to help with emergency response gear and capabilities and are coordinating with state and native emergency administration. 

Florida Division of Environmental Safety 

• The Florida Division of Environmental Safety is coordinating with Florida’s Water/Wastewater Company Response Community (FlaWARN) and different response companies on the dispatch of turbines, gas and pump vans which may be wanted to help consuming water and wastewater services within the impacted areas.
• The South Florida Water Administration District (SFWMD) is participating native governments in Miami-Dade and Broward counties to help flood management efforts all through the regional canal system. SFWMD is out there to offer technical and different help to native governments and drainage operators, together with deploying momentary pumps to alleviate localized flooding. The regional canal system is totally operational with no points at the moment.
• At present, no Florida State Parks are closed. 

Florida Division of Training

• For the newest data from the Florida Division of Training concerning closures and re-openings of early studying suppliers, college districts and schools, please go to fldoe.org/storminfo.

Florida Division of Enterprise and Skilled Regulation

• Because it turns into protected to take action, the Division of Enterprise and Skilled Regulation (DBPR) investigators are deploying to impacted areas to conduct harm assessments of licensed institutions by checking for structural damages and combatting unlicensed exercise.

Company for Well being Care Administration 

• The Company for Well being Care Administration (AHCA)has activated the Emergency Affected person Look-Up System (E-PLUS). All customers in affected counties had been notified by way of e mail of system activation.
• AHCA has opened an occasion within the Well being Facility Reporting System for the next counties: Hillsborough, Polk, Osceola, Orange, Seminole, Volusia, Brevard, Indian River, Manatee, Hardee, Highlands, Okeechobee, St. Lucie, Martin, Sarasota, DeSoto, Charlotte, Glades, Lee, Hendry, Collier, Palm Seaside, Broward, Miami-Dade and Monroe Counties.
• AHCA will proceed to watch the climate and potential impacts to well being care services.

Florida Division of Agriculture and Shopper Providers

• The division is coordinating with Florida’s ports and gas trade companions to make sure sufficient gas provides can be found throughout Florida.
• Gas inspectors are responding to impacted areas to make sure retail gas dispensers are working correctly and testing the standard of gas.
• Meals security inspectors are responding to impacted areas to conduct harm assessments and make sure the protected operation of permitted meals institutions.
• The division is coordinating with agricultural companions to make sure these impacted have sufficient assets and help. 

Florida State Guard 

• To help South Florida communities impacted by Make investments 90L, the Florida State Guard is actively coordinating with the Florida Division of Emergency Administration to arrange and deploy the next personnel and assets:
  • 14 personnel deployed from the Maritime Response Battalion to help the Florida Fish and Wildlife Fee on belongings to extend accessibility and render help to communities as wanted.
  • 20 personnel from the Maritime Response Squadron and Disaster Response Battalion to incorporate licensed U.S. Coast Guard Boat Captains and help crews to function 4 shallow water vessels and two amphibious rescue autos to render humanitarian support as wanted.
  • 6 multipurpose autos to move assets and provides to the affected space.
  • 25 personnel on standby to help in extra responses and restoration operations as wanted.

Division of Elder Affairs

• The Division of Elder Affairs (DOEA) has been in communication with all of the Space Businesses on Getting older companions to handle unmet wants, as vital. For updates, go to ElderAffairs.org.

For updates and restoration data on the flooding impacts as a consequence of Make investments 90L – South Florida Flash Flooding, go to FloridaDisaster.org/SFLFlood.

Observe the Division for updates on Instagram, X and Fb.

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