City of Sunrise

🌀 WEATHER UPDATES We hope that you and your families remained safe throughout Hurricane #Milton. Our hearts are with our neighbors to the north who experienced the worst of the storm's impact. Hurricane Milton made landfall as a Category 3 Hurricane near Siesta Key in Sarasota County around 8:30 pm yesterday and continued northeastward, delivering significant wind, rain and flooding impacts as it moved through towards Cape Canaveral on Florida's east coast. According to National Hurricane Center advisories, this storm is forecast to continue eastward out into the Atlantic Ocean where it will weaken into a post-tropical cyclone. The previous Tornado Watch and Tropical Storm Warning in Broward are now canceled. Metro Broward County is under a #Wind Advisory until 4 pm today, which means that sustained winds up to 30 miles per hour and gusts up to 40 miles per hours are possible. Please use extra caution and stay home as long as you are able while our first responders and Public Works professionals assess Sunrise's roadways and communities. In the immediate aftermath of any storm, it's advisable to stay indoors and remain off the roadways to avoid potentially hazardous conditions and allow crews to perform cleanup and recovery efforts. Thank you for your cooperation! 🏛️ GOVERNMENT UPDATES All City of Sunrise non-emergency operations, including parks, programs, and facilities, are closed today and are expected to re-open for business as usual on Friday. The City has an active Emergency Declaration and we continue our emergency operations in response to Hurricane Milton. It is anticipated that garbage and recycling will continue to be collected today as regularly scheduled; however, we ask residents to please refrain from placing bulk trash items curbside. Our Public Works division is vigilant about helping the community before, during, and after storms. To report issues with City roadways, waterways and drainage/flooding that is not receding, contact the Public Works Division at [email protected]. For assistance on weekdays after 4:00 pm or on weekends, please call (954) 888-6087 or (954) 764-4357. 🏫 BROWARD SCHOOLS Broward Schools and district offices will be closed today, October 10th. All before and after-school care services, activities and events are canceled. Schools are expected to reopen tomorrow. 📌 STAY INFORMED Visit sunrisefl.gov/subscribe to be sure you're receiving the City's official email updates during hurricane season and other important news. Visit sunrisefl.gov/hurricane for other important preparedness information. We ask everyone to remain prepared even in the aftermath of Hurricane Milton, as we are still in the peak of hurricane season!

📢 Visit sunrisefl.gov/subscribe to be sure you're receiving the City's official email updates about Major Hurricane #Milton and other important news. 🌀 WEATHER UPDATES Hurricane #Milton is now a Category 4 #Hurricane in the Gulf of Mexico. According to National Hurricane Center advisories, it is forecast to move northeastward across the Gulf and make landfall overnight on the west coast of Florida. Metro Broward County is under a #TropicalStormWarning and #TornadoWatch. The potential remains that our community may experience sustained 40 mile per hour winds, gusts of hurricane-force winds, tornadoes, heavy rainfall, and localized flooding . Stay indoors or be prepared to seek shelter if a tornado warning or emergency is announced. Let's continue to stay vigilant as a Sunrise community! Before, during, and in the immediate aftermath of the storm, it's advisable to stay indoors and remain off the roadways whenever possible to avoid potentially hazardous conditions. Please remember that the weather could deteriorate at a moment's notice. 🏛️ GOVERNMENT UPDATES All City of Sunrise non-emergency operations, including parks, programs, and facilities, are closed today and tomorrow and are expected to re-open for business as usual on Friday. The City has an active Emergency Declaration and we continue our emergency operations to prepare for potential impacts from Hurricane Milton. It is anticipated that garbage and recycling will continue to be collected on Wednesday and Thursday as regularly scheduled; however, we ask residents to please refrain from placing bulk trash items curbside. If wind speeds reach 40 miles per hour, garbage and recycling pickup will be suspended immediately. The City of Sunrise does not provide sandbags because we are not a low-lying or coastal community. We expect most of the rainfall to be captured in lakes and swales where it will slowly drain, as designed. Our Public Works division is vigilant about helping the community before, during, and after storms. To report issues with City roadways, waterways, or stormwater that is not receding, please contact [email protected]. For assistance on evenings or weekends, please call (954) 888-6087 or (954) 764-4357. Broward County Government's non-emergency operations, including parks, programs, and facilities, will close today at 12 pm and are expected to re-open for business as usual on Friday. 🏫 BROWARD SCHOOLS Broward Schools and district offices will be closed today, October 9th, and Thursday, October 10th. All before and after-school care services, activities and events are canceled on both days. 📌 STAY INFORMED Visit sunrisefl.gov/hurricane for important contact information and a list of trusted news outlets. We ask everyone to remain prepared and vigilant no matter the impact of Hurricane Milton, as we are in the peak of hurricane season!

📢 Visit sunrisefl.gov/subscribe to be sure you're receiving the City's official email updates about Major Hurricane #Milton and other important news 🌀 WEATHER UPDATES Hurricane Milton is now a Category 4 storm, but is forecast to intensify back to a Category 5 while it moves northeastward across the Gulf before making landfall on the west coast of Florida as a major hurricane late Wednesday. Metro Broward County is now under a #TropicalStormWarning and Flood Watch. 39-73 mile per hour winds are expected within the next 36 hours, and there's potential that our community may experience tornadoes, gusts of hurricane-force winds, heavy rainfall, and localized flooding. 🏛️ GOVERNMENT UPDATES Broward County has issued an Emergency Declaration as they prepare to respond to potential impacts from Hurricane Milton. All agencies of Broward County Government are expected to be open for business as usual on Tuesday. County park, facility, or program closures can be checked at broward.org. The Sunrise City Commission meeting scheduled for today, October 8th, at 5:30 pm will be held as planned. Tomorrow, October 9th, all City Operations and Facilities will be closed, including: • All City Administrative Offices and Facilities • All City Parks and Pools • All Events, Programs, and Advisory Board meetings are cancelled • All Facilities including the Sunrise Civic Center, Bridges at Springtree Golf Club, Sunrise Tennis Club, and Sunrise Senior Center • Contractors operating in Sunrise have been notified to secure all construction sites All City Operations and Facilities are expected to reopen on Thursday, October 10th. It is anticipated that garbage and recycling will continue to be collected on Wednesday and Thursday as regularly scheduled; however, we ask residents to please refrain from placing bulk trash items curbside. If wind speeds reach 40 miles per hour, garbage and recycling pickup will be suspended immediately. 🏫 BROWARD SCHOOLS Broward Schools and district offices will be closed on Wednesday, October 9th, and Thursday, October 10th. All before and after-school care services, activities and events are canceled on both days. Students attending school today are asked to use caution when crossing sidewalks and intersections and allow additional time to get to and from school safely. However, all after-school care and activities are canceled for Tuesday. 📌 STAY INFORMED Visit sunrisefl.gov/hurricane for important contact information and a list of trusted news outlets. We ask everyone to remain prepared and vigilant no matter the impact of Hurricane Milton, as we are in the peak of hurricane season!

📢 To be sure you're receiving the City's official email updates about Major Hurricane #Milton and other important announcements, visit sunrisefl.gov/subscribe and enter your email address. 🌀 WEATHER UPDATES Hurricane Milton is now a Category 5 Hurricane in the Gulf of Mexico. According to National Hurricane Center advisories, this storm is forecast to intensify while it moves eastward to northeastward across the Gulf, and is expected to make landfall on the west coast of Florida as a major hurricane on Wednesday. Metro Broward County is now under a Tropical Storm Watch, which means that 39-73 mile per hour winds are possible within the next 48 hours. The potential remains that our community may experience tornadoes or gusts of hurricane-force winds as well. Broward County is under a Flood Watch until Thursday morning. Our area is expected to continue receiving heavy rainfall and may experience localized flooding. 🏛️ GOVERNMENT UPDATES Broward County has issued an Emergency Declaration as they prepare to respond to potential impacts from Hurricane Milton. All agencies of Broward County Government are expected to be open for business as usual on Tuesday and most Broward County parks will remain open. City of Sunrise administrative offices, parks, and facilities are currently scheduled to remain open until further notice and the Sunrise City Commission meeting scheduled for Tuesday, October 8th, at 5:30 pm will be held as planned. Garbage and bulk trash will also be collected as scheduled until further notice. 🏫 BROWARD SCHOOLS Broward Schools and district offices will be closed on Wednesday, October 9th, and Thursday, October 10th. All before and after-school care services, activities and events are canceled on both days. Students attending school tomorrow are asked to use caution when crossing sidewalks and intersections and allow additional time to get to and from school safely. However, all after-school care and activities are canceled for Tuesday. 📌 STAY INFORMED Visit sunrisefl.gov/hurricane for important contact information and a list of trusted news outlets. We ask everyone to remain prepared and vigilant no matter the impact of Hurricane Milton, as we are in the peak of hurricane season! For Sunrise updates, please bookmark sunrisefl.gov/milton.

📢 To be sure you're receiving the City's official email updates about Major Hurricane Milton and other important announcements, visit sunrisefl.gov/subscribe and enter your email address. 📢 We are closely monitoring Major Hurricane #Milton, which is now a Category 3 storm in the Gulf of Mexico. According to National Hurricane Center advisories, this storm is forecast to intensify while it moves eastward to northeastward across the Gulf, and is expected to make landfall on the west coast of Florida as a major hurricane on Wednesday. We ask everyone to remain prepared and vigilant, as we are in the peak of hurricane season! Broward County remains under a Flood Watch until Thursday morning. Our area is expected to continue receiving heavy rainfall and may experience localized flooding. Broward County Public Schools remain open today, Monday, October 7th, as they closely monitor the storm and consider the remainder of the week. While schools remain open, they advise students to use caution when crossing sidewalks and intersections and allow additional time to get to and from school safely. Stay tuned to NHC advisories and local news. For a list of hurricane-related tips and trusted news outlets, visit sunrisefl.gov/hurricane. For Sunrise updates, please bookmark sunrisefl.gov/milton.

The City of Sunrise is closely monitoring Hurricane #Milton, which has formed in the Gulf of Mexico. According to the National Hurricane Center, this storm is forecast to intensify while it moves eastward to northeastward across the Gulf, and is expected to make landfall on the west coast of Florida as a major hurricane on Wednesday. Broward County is under a Flood Watch until Thursday morning. Our area may experience heavy rainfall and localized flooding beginning as early as today. In advance of the storm, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis issued a state of emergency for 51 counties, including Broward. Stay tuned to NHC advisories and local news. For Sunrise updates, visit www.sunrisefl.gov/milton.

Help us find talented artists to loan up to 13 dynamic and welcoming sculptures for display at: 🎨 Village Art Plaza- a soon-to-open beautiful public space in the heart of Sunrise’s original neighborhoods that will host dynamic events such as live music, farmer’s markets, and other robust community gatherings 🎨 Flamingo Road Linear Park- a prominent green space that serves as a welcoming gateway to the Sunrise Business and Entertainment District, including Sawgrass Mills mall and Amerant Bank Arena, among other amazing features Artists with prospective entries are invited to learn more or apply by October 31st at sunrisefl.gov/yourarthere.

Did you know that Amerant Bank Arena 🏟️ was originally known as the Broward County Civic Center during its original phase of construction beginning in 1996? The beloved home of the Florida Panthers became the National Car Rental Center just before it first opened its gates for a Céline Dion concert on its opening night 26 years ago TODAY, on October 3rd, 1998. Elton John performed the next day. On the following Friday, October 9th, the Florida Panthers 🏒 played their very first game in their home arena, beating the Tampa Bay Lightning 4 to 1. Comment below with some of your favorite memories at Amerant Bank Arena over the years! #tbt #throwbackthursday #SeenInSunrise

Are you planning to join us for the official Grand Opening Celebration of #Veterans Park 🎖️ on Saturday, October 5th, beginning at 9 am? Parking will be available at the Faith Center, located at 5555 NW 95th Avenue. Take a short walk to Veterans Park or ride our free shuttle. This momentous event will include a ribbon-cutting ceremony with distinguished guest speakers at 10 am as well as a FREE barbecue lunch. The first 200 attendees will also receive a FREE commemorative coin and T-shirt while supplies last! Veterans Park honors the U.S. Military with designated reserved parking spaces exclusively for combat-wounded veterans, an elevated #Memorial Monument, and an adjacent meditation labyrinth intended as a space for reflection. Paved walking paths and beautiful landscaping connect the Memorial plaza to park features such as monuments to each branch of the military, a remembrance pavilion, a new restroom facility and a boundless playground that includes a zip line, swings, and an impressive variety of spinning, climbing, and sliding play implements for children of all ages and abilities. The construction of Veterans Park was made possible by voter support of Sunrise’s 2014 general obligation (GO) bond referendum, which has funded improvements to parks and recreation facilities in neighborhoods citywide. Veterans Park opened to the public on August 30th. Operating hours are 8 am to 7 pm. For additional information, please call the Leisure Services Department: (954) 747-4600.

Sunrise Mayor Michael J. Ryan was recently elected to serve on the Florida League Of Mayors Board of Directors. “I am honored to work alongside Mayors from around the entire state on the issues that are so important to our residents and businesses,” said Mayor Ryan, who has served as Mayor since 2010. “We must tackle skyrocketing auto and property insurance premiums; address the impact of the new condominium reserve law; find more resources for our Veterans, especially in the area of mental and medical health; create new and innovative ways to help our small business community by cutting red-tape and regulations to help them to open economically and on time, while inspiring them to grow more jobs and be successful; and work together on the environmental impacts of flooding, sea-level rise and saltwater intrusion into our aquifers.” Since 2005, the Florida League of Mayors has served as the official nonpartisan organization representing Florida’s mayors. As a membership-driven association that was founded and developed by mayors, the organization’s primary duty is to ensure active advocacy and provide a powerful platform for Florida’s mayors to speak out on issues of important interest to their cities and citizens. "The Florida League of Mayors is proud to welcome its new board members, whose leadership and vision will help guide the organization toward a brighter future," said Jeff Branch, Executive Director of the Florida League of Mayors. "This body is committed to advancing the priorities of its constituents and ensuring that every city across Florida thrives." The organization, staffed by the Florida League of Cities, provides the mayors of Florida with the ability to explore, in great depth, areas of mutual concern and opportunity. This year, under President Nancy Miller, the Florida League of Mayors will focus on helping to bring business to Florida’s cities. This is an important issue for Florida’s communities, as local businesses attract people to our cities to live and shop. Mayors play a critical role in helping drive economic development in our communities. To learn more about the Florida League of Mayors, visit floridamayors.org. For more information about the City of Sunrise Commission, please visit https://lnkd.in/e8TJUyMj.