One Lane Closed on Sheridan Street Turnpike Overpass For Emergency Repair

Drivers are encouraged to seek an alternate route

One eastbound lane on the Sheridan Street Turnpike Overpass in the City of Hollywood is closed to vehicular traffic due to a truck that hit the underside of the overpass causing significant damage to the structure. The truck was carrying heavy construction equipment while traveling northbound on the Florida Turnpike. One eastbound lane remains open and the westbound lanes are not affected.

Broward County and the Florida Department of Transportation are working together to evaluate and repair the damage.

The County is helping to reduce traffic congestion in that area by synchronizing the traffic lights to maximize the flow of traffic. Drivers are encouraged to seek an alternate route until repairs are completed.

FDOT N 26th Ave. Resurfacing Project

Resurfacing of N. 26th Avenue continues this week and other related work, like final striping and sign installation is expected to be completed by the end of May.

Detours will be in place while this work is underway, and some lane and full closures are to be expected. As part of this project, Weekly Asphalt will be resurfacing the roadway from Taft Street south to the Blvd.

This summer as part of the Utility Replacement Project, crews will be working on N. 26 Ave from Taft Street north to Sheridan Street installing approximately 5,900 linear feet of new water lines, 1,300 linear feet of drainage pipes and 2,200 linear feet of Exfiltration Trenches. Upon completion of this work, the roadway from Taft to Sheridan will be resurfaced & striped. Motorists should seek an alternate route to avoid delays.

POSTPONED: FDOT Sheridan Street Bridge Rehabilitation Project

The full closure of the bridge has been postponed due to supply chain issues effecting the deliveries of materials.

The full closure is tentatively scheduled to commence at the end of May 2022. Additional updates will be provided, and we thank you for patience and understanding. Please visit the project page for additional information.

Broward County Schools Community Meetings

Broward County School Board Community Meeting at McArthur High School

Thursday, April 28th at 6 p.m.

A meeting hosted by Ann Murray (District 1) and Patricia Good (District 2) will be held on Thursday, April 28th at McArthur High School in Hollywood at 6 p.m, doors open at 5:30 p.m. The event will also be livestreamed at becon.tv/yourvoice. For more information, please visit the Broward County Schools website.

Broward County Schools Community Meeting

Hurricane Preparedness Event Featuring Hurricane Specialist Bryan Norcross

All are invited to join Hurricane Specialist Bryan Norcross for a Hurricane Preparation Event on Tuesday, May 3rd at 7 p.m. at the ArtsPark at Young Circle in downtown Hollywood.

Reminder: Single-use plastics and Styrofoam containers are prohibited at the ArtsPark at Young Circle, including plastic water bottles.

This event is hosted by the Downtown, Parkside, Royal Poinciana Civic Association.

Interested in becoming a firefighter as a way to help others and serve your community? Plan to attend a "Firefighters Orientation Event" on Tuesday, May 17th at 6:30 p.m. at the MLK Community Center, 2400 Charleston Street in Hollywood. Learn more about the firefighting profession and gain a better understanding of EMS, Fire Inspections, and Fire Apparatus.

RSVP your in-person attendance by calling Hollywood Fire Rescue Captain Keenan Bain at 954.967.4248. Presented by Hollywood Fire Rescue and the Professional Firefighters Association of South Florida.

New Emergency Notification System

The City of Hollywood has launched a new emergency notification system called Alert Hollywood. Used by many government agencies throughout Florida, Alert Hollywood notifies residents through phone calls, e-mails and/or text messages to mobile phones of an emergency in the community such as a hurricane watch or warning, flash flood warning, tornado warning, serious police situations and other critical incidents.

Visit the City's website to access the Alert Hollywood registration page. On the registration page, click on the "Sign Up" link located just below the login fields. After you submit your information, you will receive Alert Hollywood notifications whenever an alert is issued. Alerts may be received by phone and/or email address. Severe weather alerts issued by the National Weather Service are automatically issued through the Alert Hollywood system if you elect to receive those notifications.

The Alert Hollywood service is free to the public. Text message fees by your wireless carrier may apply depending on your mobile phone plan.

ALREADY HAVE AN ALERT HOLLYWOOD ACCOUNT? If you already have created an Alert Hollywood account, simply type your username and password in the appropriate fields on the Alert Hollywood registration page and click on the "Sign In" button to log into your account.

IMPORTANT NOTE FOR HOLLYWOOD CodeRED SUBSCRIBERS: The City of Hollywood no longer uses the CodeRED emergency alert system. If you would like to receive emergency notifications from the City of Hollywood, you must register for the Alert Hollywood service.

Alert Hollywood is powered by the Everbridge critical event management software platform.

Stay informed - register for Alert Hollywood today!

Temporary Park Closures for GOB Project Improvements

Construction is underway at several Hollywood parks as part of the voter-approved General Obligation Bond.

Police Athletic League (PAL) Game Field
The PAL game field is currently closed for Bermuda grass renovation.

Cathy & Bob Anderson Park

Repaving work is underway. The park remains closed through the duration of the project.

Florida Department of Health in Broward County Advises on Meningococcal Disease and Vaccines in Florida

The Florida Department of Health (FDOH) is responding to an outbreak of meningococcal disease in Florida. However, it can be prevented and treated. Getting vaccinated is the best way to protect against meningococcal disease.

Thus far, the number of cases identified in 2022 surpasses the 5-year average of meningococcal disease cases in Florida. FDOH epidemiologists are investigating each case as well as contacting people with potential or direct exposure to known cases to provide them with information and treatment options.

The following groups should consider vaccination with a meningococcal conjugate (MenACWY) vaccine during this outbreak:

College and university students;
Immunocompromised individuals;
People living with HIV;
Men who have sex with men;
People in any groups listed above who received their MenACWY vaccine more than 5 years ago.

Find meningococcal vaccines, including the MenACWY vaccine, by contacting a health care provider, county health department, or pharmacy. FDOH Broward offers meningococcal vaccines. For more information, visit the FDOH Broward website at broward.floridahealth.gov or call 954.467.4705.

This is a serious disease caused by bacteria called Neisseria meningitidis. Fortunately, these bacteria are not as contagious as germs that cause the common cold or flu. People do not catch the bacteria through casual contact or by breathing air where someone with meningococcal disease has been. It requires close contact over a period of time, or direct contact such as kissing or sharing drinks.

Early symptoms of the disease include fever, headache, stiff neck, nausea, vomiting, light sensitivity, confusion, and rash. Anyone who has been exposed or develops symptoms should be evaluated by a health care provider immediately. This is a rare but potentially devastating disease.

For more information about meningococcal disease, please visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website or the FDOH website.

Broward County residents can now receive a rebate for efficiency upgrades to their home irrigation system.

What kind of upgrades?
Upgrade your sprinkler zones to improve efficiency.
Upgrade your existing timer to an EPA WaterSense smart irrigation controller.

Must have a working irrigation system
Must live in a participating water provider service area (check eligibility map)
Must irrigate with metered, City water (not lakes, canals, or wells)

For additional information, eligibility requirements and application, visit the Broward County website.

Surveying Taking Place for Sewer Extension Project – N. Park Rd. to 40^th Ave. & Wilson St. to Arthur St.

The City of Hollywood is expanding its municipal sewer collection system within the limits of the designated area indicated above. To help facilitate this process, survey information will need to be collected from each property within this designated area. Information to be collected during the survey includes identifying the location of an existing septic tank, and sanitary sewer cleanout(s). This service will be provided at no cost to the property owner. Access to the inside of your home is not required, and survey crews will only need access to the exterior of your property around the outside of your home.

The City of Hollywood is under contract with EAC Consulting Inc. and Gibbs Land Surveyors to collect this necessary information. We ask for your cooperation by allowing authorized personnel from Gibbs Land Surveyors and EAC Consulting, Inc. access to the exterior of your property. Upon request, crews will provide identification prior to entering private property.

Gibbs Land Surveyors
Steve Seeley
Charles McLeod
Jerry Jean
Ricardo Jackson

EAC Consulting, Inc.
Eduardo Garces
Elias Guevara
Matheus Dutra
Mojibade Solarink

Call or Log On and Report It

Residents are encouraged to report a problem with a short-term/vacation rental property anytime, day or night, by calling our live customer service telephone operator or via the real-time website.

Call: 954.231.2375

Log on: https://secure.hostcompliance.com/hollywo.../complaints/type

For more information on:

For Police and Fire non-emergency situations, please call 954.764.HELP (4357)

Emergency situations: call 9-1-1

COVID-19 Testing Information

NOTICE: The Oak Lake Park Community Center Location is now a rapid PCR test site.
Please visit the City's website for information on COVID-19 testing site options in Hollywood and within Broward County. Options are available for those with medical insurance and for those who do not have insurance.

Use Caution on Where You Test & Vaccinate for COVID-19

From roadside tents to empty store fronts, testing and vaccination sites are found across South Florida. Residents are urged to use caution as many of these locations are charging everyone for testing and service fees, not returning results, or are requiring social security numbers.

Residents are encouraged to use sites hosted by Broward County or a municipality, hospitals, or urgent care clinics for COVID-19 testing and vaccinations. These sites are staffed with licensed personnel who can provide expert admissions of testing and vaccinations. They also guaranteed to provide your results as quickly as possible, at no cost to patients with insurance. If you have any questions, you should consult your primary care physician.

For information and links to testing and vaccination sites in Broward County, please visit the City’s COVID testing and vaccination resource here.

Vaccination Sites

Several fixed vaccination sites are operating in Broward County offering the Pfizer vaccine to residents ages 5 and older. No appointment is required. No insurance necessary. Use the VACCINATION SITE LOCATOR to find a site near you.

HOLLYWOOD
Broward Community Health Center, 5010 Hollywood Blvd., Suite 100B. Refer to the website for appointment/walk-in availability.

Hollywood VA Clinic, 3702 Washington Street, Suite 201. Veterans and spouses/caregivers only. Refer to their website for more information.

Multiple Publix, Walgreens and Walmart locations in Hollywood are also offering vaccinations. For more information on site locations, please visit the DOH-Broward website.

Plastic and Foam Free Hollywood Beach City Owned Properties and City Vendors

REMINDER: Hollywood is
Plastic and Foam Free

Single-Use Plastics and Foam are Prohibited on Hollywood Beach, at City-Owned Parks and Facilities, and by City Vendors

The City of Hollywood is committed to reducing our environmental impact and becoming more sustainable. One step the City has taken in achieving this goal is to ban the use of nonbiodegradable containers, like plastics and expanded polystyrene foam (EPS), for serving food products.

If you're planning on going to the beach or park or attending an event or meeting at City Hall, a community center, park, ArtsPark at Young Circle, or other city facility, please don't bring plastic bottles, bags and other single-use plastics and foam containers.

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