In response to significant flooding in South Florida, Governor Ron DeSantis issued Executive Order 24-115 declaring a State of Emergency in Broward, Collier, Lee, Miami-Dade, and Sarasota counties. The State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) activated to a Level 1 at 8 a.m. for response efforts with the State Emergency Response Team (SERT).
Invest 90L is expected to move offshore today, but tropical moisture will continue to bring scattered heavy rainfall to South Florida. A flood watch remains in effect across South Florida and the Keys due to anticipated heavy rainfall that could lead to flash flooding. Widespread showers and thunderstorms are expected throughout the afternoon and evening hours.
Florida Division of Emergency Management Executive Director Kevin Guthrie has deployed to South Florida to coordinate state resource management and identify unmet needs in impacted communities. More than 20 pumps and hoses are staged in Punta Gorda for flood water removal. Regional Coordinators remain in constant communication with county emergency management directors.
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has taken several measures including sweeping roadways, clearing drainage openings, and staging equipment for response. FDOT crews have mobilized pumps to clear flooding on impacted lanes of I-95, Pembroke Road, US1, and SR A1A. These facilities were cleared within hours and are fully operational.
As of 8:30 a.m., the State Highway System is open, including portions of I-95 in Southeast Florida which were closed due to flooding yesterday. Some lanes on Hallandale Beach Blvd between US 1 & SR A1A have standing water but are passable.
All seaports remain open and operational despite some lanes underwater on Hallandale Beach Blvd between US 1 & SR A1A. Airports such as Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International and Miami International report multiple commercial flight delays and cancellations due to taxiway closures from flooding.
Rail services like Brightline have suspended operations from Aventura and Miami Station while community shuttles in Hallandale Beach, Dania Beach, Davie, and Lauderdale Lakes are also suspended.
The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) is actively coordinating response efforts with law enforcement agencies and FDOT. FHP has removed abandoned vehicles along Interstate 95 and staffed several road closures in affected areas.
FloridaCommerce has activated the Business Damage Assessment Survey for businesses south of I-4 affected by the flooding. Responses will help expedite recovery efforts by gathering data on business needs.
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement’s emergency preparedness unit is activated at the SEOC with agents ready to respond as needed. The Office of Financial Regulation issued a proclamation regarding Invest 90L – South Florida Flash Flooding.
FWC officers stand ready with emergency response equipment while coordinating with state and local emergency management teams. The Department of Environmental Protection is working with FlaWARN on dispatching generators, fuel, and pump trucks needed for drinking water and wastewater facilities.
No state parks are currently closed according to the Department of Environmental Protection's latest updates.
For further information regarding closures or re-openings related to education institutions or licensed establishments affected by Invest 90L – South Florida Flash Flooding visit fldoe.org/storminfo or contact DBPR investigators respectively.
The Agency for Health Care Administration has activated its Emergency Patient Look-Up System (E-PLUS) notifying users via email about system activation across several counties including Hillsborough, Polk, Osceola among others listed above.
The Department of Agriculture is ensuring adequate fuel supplies across ports while food safety inspectors conduct damage assessments in impacted areas.
To support communities impacted by Invest 90L, the Florida State Guard is coordinating personnel deployment including maritime response units equipped with shallow water vessels for humanitarian aid as needed.
For updates on recovery information related to Invest 90L – South Florida Flash Flooding visit FloridaDisaster.org/SFLFlood or follow updates on Instagram, X (formerly Twitter), or Facebook.
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