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Emergency Information Resources
The City of Parkland has created this page to keep its residents informed in the event of an emergency. In the event of an actual emergency, local residents can refer to this page for official updates on hurricane recovery efforts as well as instructions on debris removal and utility restoration. Topics include:
- Building Department Resources
- Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)
- Disaster Insurance - Flood Insurance: You Must Obtain This Coverage Separately
- Minimize Tree Damage: The Right Tree In The Right Place
- Ready South Florida
- Storm Preparation Tips for Large Animals
- Window and Door Protection: Storm Shutters
Storm Preparation Information
Prepare in advance. Hurricanes are among nature's most powerful forces, bringing destructive winds, tornadoes, and floods from torrential rains and ocean storm surges. In recent years, advances in how we predict and track these storms have improved preparedness and saved lives, but people living in hurricane-prone areas still must be prepared. Developing a family disaster plan, creating a disaster supply kit, filling your prescriptions, and staying aware of current weather situations is critical. You should plan to be self-sufficient with enough ice, water, and food for your household for at least 72 hours after a storm.
- Emergency Shelters
- NOAA Hurricane Preparedness Information
- Hurricane Preparedness Guide
- Securing Debris On Construction Sites
Additional Agencies Which Offer Hurricane Assistance
- American Red Cross
- Federal Emergency Management Agency
- Florida County Emergency Management Contacts
- Salvation Army
- Volunteer Florida
Important Phone Numbers
- Police and Fire Rescue Services Life Safety Emergencies: 9-1-1
- Police and Fire Rescue Services Non-Emergency City, Police, or Fire - For problems that require a routine response. This number puts you in contact with personnel in the Parkland Public Safety Building: 954.753.5050
- Non-Emergency City Business Hours - For example, a tree blocking a road: 954.757.4119
- Non-Emergency City After Hours: 954.753.9784
- Wildlife Sightings - Wildlife Society: 954.524.4302
- Broward County Emergency Operations Hurricane Hotline: 954.831.3900
Special Needs
- Broward County Special Needs Shelter Program - People who need these services during a storm must register in advance at 954.357.6385 or TDY 954.357.5608
Storm Watch Updates
- CBS Channel 4 News: Weather
- Local Channel 10 News: Weather
- NBC 6: South Florida Weather
- News Channel 7 Online: Weather
- NOAA Hurricane Center
- Sun-Sentinel Hurricane Headquarters
- Miami Herald Hurricane Center