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organizations working side by side giving their time, talent
and energy to make a meaningful difference in our
community. For more information about upcoming volunteer
events, please contact Jorg Hruschka in the City's Neighbor
Volunteer Office at jhruschka@fortlauderdale.gov or 954-
828-5568. 

FAREWELL HURRICANE SEASON:This month marks the end
of hurricane season. While, thus far, it has been an
uneventful year in our area, I appreciate the efforts of our
Community Builders to ensure we are well-prepared in the
event conditions suddenly change. As there is still one month
left in the season, I encourage employees to remain ready so
we can respond if needed. As a reminder, it is a good idea
to have the Employee Hotline phone number, 954-828-
5900, stored in your cell phone, so you can call to hear
important information and updates regarding the status of
City operations. You can also visit the City website to access
information regarding hurricanes and learn how you can
protect yourself, your family, and your property in the event
of a natural disaster. Although we have not had any major
storms in our area this season, we have endured localized

flooding in vulnerable areas of our City as a result of
seasonal high tides. As a coastal community with numerous
low-lying areas and 300 miles of canal coastline, we need
to remain vigilant, especially as high tide levels are expected
to return between November 24 and November 27, 2015. 

OFFICE CONTACT:Robbi Uptegrove – 954-828-5033; 
email: ruptegrove@fortlauderdale.gov 

In addition to hosting two pre-agenda meetings twice a
month, I am also available to attend your HOA meetings to
update your neighborhood on what is going on in the City
as well as answer any questions/concerns you may have.
Please contact Robbi to schedule. 

EMAIL LIST:If you would like to be on our email list so that
you receive information pertaining to the City – especially
District 1 (i.e. news releases, meeting notices, events), please
let Robbi know and she will add you. 

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Bruce G. Roberts
City of Fort Lauderdale
District 1 Commissioner

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