City of Fort Lauderdale - Hurricane Preparedness - Water and Stormwater Tips for Hurricane Season
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Hurricane Preparedness

Water and Stormwater Tips for Hurricane Season

Water Treatment, Distribution & Supply

Hurricane Checklist

Store a three to seven day supply of one gallon of drinking water per person per day.  Additional water may be necessary for those with special needs (infants, children, seniors, ill family members and pets). 

Hurricane Checklist

If water pressure is low or service has been temporarily interrupted, flush toilets as little as possible, do not hose driveways or wash cars, and turn off all sprinkler systems to conserve water after the storm.

Hurricane Checklist

To prevent flooding, make sure any storm drains located near your property are free of debris so water can drain freely.

Hurricane Checklist

Sign up to receive emergency telephone notifications through the City's CodeRED® system.  In the event of an emergency, you will be called with important information regarding water, sanitation and other City operations. Register online or call 954-828-8000.

Hurricane Checklist

Report water main breaks and leaks, clogged storm drains or illegal dumping into the stormwater system by calling the City’s 24-hour Customer Service at 954-828-8000.

Precautionary Boil Water Notice

If the water treatment and distribution system loses pressure or is temporarily interrupted, the City of Fort Lauderdale, in consultation with the Broward County Health Department, may issue a Precautionary Boil Water Notice.  This means, as a precaution, all water used for drinking, cooking, or brushing teeth must be brought to a rolling boil for a minimum of one minute. 

Once water service has been restored to the affected area, the City’s Utilities staff will test the water.  The laboratory testing takes a minimum of 24 hours to complete. 

The precautionary boil water notice will remain in effect until all testing confirms that the water quality meets or exceeds all applicable drinking water standards. 

Once all water tests are acceptable, the City, in consultation with the Broward County Health Department, will issue another notification to lift the precautionary boil water notice, which means water no longer has to be boiled for drinking, cooking or brushing teeth.