City of Fort Lauderdale Announces Tropical Storm Fay Updates

Chaz Adams, Public Information Specialist
(954) 828-4748 or chazadams@fortlauderdale.gov
Media Release as of 12:30 pm, August 19, 2008

Fort Lauderdale - The City of Fort Lauderdale announces the following Tropical Storm Fay updates:

The City of Fort Lauderdale remains under a Tropical Storm Warning, a Tornado Watch until 4:00 p.m. and a Flood Watch until 8:00 p.m.

City Hall and City of Fort Lauderdale Offices
City Hall and all City of Fort Lauderdale offices will resume normal hours of operation on Wednesday, August 20, 2008.

Parks and Recreation
City of Fort Lauderdale Parks and Recreation programming is canceled for this evening, Tuesday, August 19, 2008. Parks and Recreation programming and facilities, including after-school programming, will resume normal hours of operation on Wednesday, August 20, 2008.

11th Avenue Swing Bridge
The 11th Avenue Swing Bridge is fully operational for vehicular, boat and pedestrian traffic.

Fort Lauderdale Beach
City of Fort Lauderdale Ocean-Rescue resumed manning lifeguard-supervised areas of Fort Lauderdale Beach this morning. However, residents are urged to stay out of the water, as the storm has created hazardous swimming conditions. Residents may monitor beach conditions at anytime by calling 954-828-4597.

Sanitation Services
City of Fort Lauderdale sanitation services will operate on a normal schedule on Wednesday, August 20, 2008. This includes garbage, bulk trash, yard waste and recycling services. For questions regarding sanitation services, please call the City of Fort Lauderdale’s 24-hour Customer Service Center at (954) 828-8000.

Residents may continue to call the City of Fort Lauderdale Hurricane Hotline at 954-828-8888 for recorded information and updates about the storm. Residents may also monitor radio station 1610 AM, Comcast Cable Channel 78 and the City’s website www.fortlauderdale.gov.