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KING TIDES Advisory

A Message from Mayor Dean J. Trantalis

Dear Neighbors: During a king tide event:
• Do not drive through flooded areas. Turn around and find
Fort Lauderdale, often called the “Venice of America” due to an alternate safe route to minimize damage to your vehicle
its extensive 165-mile network of waterways and seven miles and surrounding property.
of beautiful shoreline, continues to attract residents and visitors • If you must drive through tidal flood water, rinse the
alike. However, these very waterways, which contribute to the undercarriage of your vehicle to remove any salt water and
City’s charm, also expose it to the growing threat of climate minimize corrosive damage.
change and sea level rise. Seasonal king tides are occurring
more frequently and causing more disruptive flooding in low-lying • If you experience flooding on your street, make sure storm
areas. This year, king tides are predicted on at least 33 days: drains are not blocked and remove waste collection carts as
• September 16-23 quickly as possible after they are emptied or wait until your
• October 14-22 next scheduled collection day to put them out.
• October 30 - November 3 • If you live on a street where the City has installed a tidal
• November 12-19 valve, ponding may occur if it rains during high tide. Be
• December 13-15 assured that your tidal valve is working and the ponding will
subside as the tide goes out and allows the valve to open and
How Neighbors Can Prepare release the rainwater.
Neighbors who live near the water or in low-lying areas
should take the following precautions: • If you encounter flood water, rinse off to remove the saltwater
and minimize exposure to pollutants in the ponded water.
• Evaluate your property’s readiness and prepare flood
protection measures, if needed, such as sandbags to use at We continue our unwavering commitment to safeguarding
door thresholds. Visit ftlcity.info/sandbags for details on how our city from the impacts of king tides. As we implement
Fort Lauderdale residents can obtain sandbags at Floyd Hull infrastructure improvements and bolster our resilience, we
Stadium / Morton Center and Mills Pond Park. encourage all residents to remain aware and informed. If you
observe any unusual flooding or impassable roads during
• Review your flood insurance policy to understand your king tide events, please promptly report these concerns to the
coverage. Additional information on flood insurance, flood City’s Neighbor Service Center at 954-828-8000 or utilize
insurance rate maps, floodplain management regulations and the convenient FixIt FTL mobile app. Together, we are making
ideas to protect your property from flood damage can be significant strides in protecting our community and building a
found on the City website at www.fortlauderdale.gov/flood.
future that is resilient and sustainable for generations to come.
• Review flood safety tips at www.fortlauderdale.gov/kingtides.
• Familiarize yourself with the City’s new tidal barrier Dean J. Trantalis
ordinance at ftlcity.info/seawall to understand if you need to Mayor
raise your property’s seawall.

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