HOLLYWOOD, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis was joined by Florida Division of Emergency Management Executive Director Kevin Guthrie and Florida Department of Transportation Secretary Jared Perdue in Broward County to provide updates on the ongoing response efforts to dangerous flooding as a result of Invest 90L in South Florida.
“Today I visited affected communities in Broward County to continue to direct Florida’s response to flooding from Invest 90L," said Governor Ron DeSantis. "We have so far pumped out over 12 million gallons of water from flooded areas, with more help on the way. Florida surged resources before, during, and after the storm to ensure our residents were able to prepare and quickly get back on their feet."
The State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) is activated to Level 1 for response efforts with the State Emergency Response Team (SERT). Eighteen to 20 inches of rainfall has been recorded in parts of Broward and Miami-Dade counties. Flood Watches remain in effect across South Florida, the Keys, and portions of West-Central Florida as multiple rounds of heavy rainfall will lead to instances of flash flooding, especially for urban and low-lying/poor drainage areas.
Florida Division of Emergency Management (Division):
Division Executive Director Kevin Guthrie has deployed to South Florida to coordinate state resource management and identify unmet needs in impacted communities.
90 pumps have been moved into position in support of flood fighting operations; 20 are currently operating and 70 are at the two staging areas to support as needed.
11,200 linear feet of flood protection systems have been staged.
Regional Coordinators in impacted areas remain in constant communication with county emergency management directors to report impacts to the State Watch Office.
Other state efforts include:
Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT)
FDOT has deployed over 200 personnel and nearly 100 pieces of equipment for storm response.
In preparation for the storm, FDOT crews swept roadways, cleared drainage openings, and staged equipment for response.
FDOT crews mobilized pumps to clear flooding on impacted lanes of I-95, Pembroke Road, US1, and SR A1A. Within hours, these facilities were cleared and are fully operational.
Pumps were also deployed to address minor flooding within the Kinney Tunnel, which is now clear and fully operational.
FDOT continues to be in communication with local agencies and provide necessary resource support as needed.
FDOT team members are monitoring all roadways and working with Florida Highway Patrol to determine any necessary road closures.
Current Road Conditions Lee County
San Carlos Blvd South at Buttonwood Drive- Right Lane Blocked
San Carlos Blvd North, before Hurricane Pass Bridge-Right Lane Blocked
McGregor at Town and River-1 lane, both directions
Seaports
All seaports have resumed normal operations.
Airports
The following airports are OPEN:
Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International- Multiple taxiway closures for flooding. Multiple (50+) commercial flight delays and cancellations. Inbound flights to FLL are delayed an average of 228 mins.
Key West International- Few (5+) commercial flight delays and cancellations reported.
Miami International-Multiple (50+) commercial flight delays and cancellations. Inbound flights to MIA are delayed an average of 364 mins.
Orlando International- Departures from the airport are delayed an average of 75 mins.
Palm Beach International- Airport open and operational, multiple (20+) commercial flight delays and cancellations reported.
Sarasota/Bradenton International-Normal operations.
Southwest Florida International- Multiple (30+) commercial flight delays and cancellations reported.
Rail
Brightline – Normal operations
CSX – Service has been impacted due to flooding on the downtown spur and Hialeah rail yard.
Transit
The following agencies are IMPACTED:
Breeze Sarasota TD trips are limited to medically necessary trips only.
Miami-Dade Transit is detouring two routes.
Community shuttles in Hallandale Beach and Dania Beach, Davie, and Lauderdale Lakes are suspended.
Broward County Transit is detouring one route.
LauderGo Micromover service is suspended.
Safety Messaging
FDOT reminds motorists always check FL511 for real-time travel information including road and bridge closures. Drivers should actively monitor their surroundings especially during nighttime hours. Remember motorists should treat intersections with non-working traffic signals as STOP signs in all directions then proceed with caution.
Florida Highway Patrol (FHP)
The Florida Highway Patrol is actively working with law enforcement coordinating response efforts with FDOT due this flooding event. FHP engaged all counties that requested assistance supporting local flooding response efforts patrolling affected areas removing abandoned vehicles along Interstate 95 staffing several road closures deploying fixed-wing aircraft unmanned aerial units supporting coordinating recovery assessing roadway traffic conditions within impacted areas reminding motorists use extreme caution reporting disabled vehicles dangerous driving conditions *FHP (*347).
FloridaCommerce
FloridaCommerce SERT activated Business Damage Assessment Survey responding floods South responses expediting gathering data assessing needs businesses south I-4 completing online visiting www.FloridaDisaster.biz selecting “South Flooding” dropdown menu activating private sector hotline inquiries emailed ESF18@em.myflorida.com updates closures business resources consistently updated www.FloridaDisaster.biz/CurrentDisasterUpdates/.
Florida Department Law Enforcement (FDLE)
Emergency preparedness unit activated SEOC agents analysts ready respond needs law enforcement communities Invest Flash Flooding Office Financial Regulation issued proclamation financial institutions securities professionals regarding Invest Flash Flooding Fish Wildlife Commission readied officers region assisting emergency equipment capabilities needed coordinating state local management staged Ft Lauderdale EOC assets personnel high water capable swamp buggies airboats shallow draft outboard aluminum boat Environmental Protection DEP closely monitoring WaterTracker reporting tool drinking wastewater facilities providing updates operational status submitting needs requests directly reaching facilities impacted contacted wastewater facilities operational drinking system coordinating Water/Wastewater Agency Response Network other dispatch generators fuel pump trucks assisting regional canal system engaging governments counties supporting control regional canal technical deploying temporary alleviate localized no issues Parks closed Education latest closures re-openings early learning providers school districts colleges fldoe.org/storminfo/.
Business Professional Regulation actively performing damage assessment sweeps structural damages combating unlicensed activity residents reporting instances unlicensed contracting hotline toll-free +1(866)5321440 Alcoholic Beverages Tobacco Hotels Restaurants deploy accessible conducting assessments establishments encouraging contractors helping property owners construction-related services registering Disaster Contractors Network DCNOnline.org homeowners assessing repair needs logging searching county list licensed contractors providing services community Health Care Administration AHCA activating Patient Look-Up System notifying email activation opened event Health Facility Reporting System counties conducted outreach healthcare facilities Agriculture Consumer Services coordinating ports industry partners ensuring adequate supplies inspectors responding retail dispensers properly testing quality food safety inspectors conducting assessments ensuring safe operation permitted establishments agricultural partners ensuring adequate resources support Guard supporting communities coordinating preparing deploying personnel resources Maritime Response Battalion assisting assets increasing accessibility rendering assistance Maritime Squadron Crisis licensed U.S Coast Guard Boat Captains operating shallow vessels amphibious rescue humanitarian multipurpose transporting supplies area standby additional responses Elder Affairs communication Agencies Aging addressing unmet updates ElderAffairs.org Veterans Association benefits assistance calling Officer sending email FDVA.VSO@FL.GOV/.
Health offices open operational providing flood safety information zero boil water notices BWNs checking https://www.floridahealth.gov/environmental-health/drinking-water/boil-water-notices/index.html/.
Volunteer Resources available contact affected:
Legal services preserving home maintaining economic stability safety health serving populations special vulnerabilities Call:8335142940/.
American Red Cross shelter food emotional support critical relief emergent planning recovery Call:18007332767/.
Conference United Methodist Church aiding tarping cleaning debris chainsaw work Call:8552283862/.
Children Families opening shelter Church Living God NE Ave., North partner donations approximately clean-up comfort kits collected distributing logistical staging area updates recovery impacts visit follow Division Instagram Facebook ###