City of Hollywood 2022 Hurricane Season Preparedness Guide
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Broward County General Population
and Pet-Friendly Shelters
1. Arthur Ashe/Rock Island 1701 NW 23 Avenue, Fort Lauderdale 33311
2. Lyons Creek Middle School 4333 Sol Press Blvd., Coconut Creek 33073 *
3. Coral Glades High School 2700 Sportsplex Dr., Coral Springs 33065
4. Everglades High School 17100 SW 48 Ct., Miramar, FL 33027 *
5. New Renaissance Middle School 10701 Miramar Blvd., Miramar 33025
City of Hollywood
6. Falcon Cove Middle School 4251 Bonaventure Blvd., Weston 33332 *
7. Monarch High School 5050 Wiles Rd., Coconut Creek 33073
8. West Broward High School 500 NW 209 Ave., Pembroke Pines, FL 33029
9. Pines Middle School 200 NW Douglas Rd., Pembroke Pines 33024
2022 Hurricane Season
10. Orange Brook Elementary School 715 S 46 Ave., Hollywood 33021
11. Panther Run Elementary School 801 NW 172 Ave., Pembroke Pines 33029
12. Parkside Elementary School 10257 NW 29 St., Coral Springs 33065
13. Park Trails Elementary School 10700 Trails End Rd., Parkland 33076
Preparedness Guide 14.
15.
Silver Lakes Elementary School 2300 SW 173 Ave., Miramar 33027
Plantation Elementary School 651 NW 42nd Ave., Plantation 33317
16. Liberty Elementary School 2450 Banks Rd., Margate 33063
17. Beachside Montessori School 2230 Lincoln St., Hollywood 33020
18. Dolphin Bay Elementary School 16450 Miramar Pkwy., Miramar 33027
19. Tradewinds Park 5400 Johnson Rd., Coconut Creek 33073
20. Park Lakes Elementary School 3925 N State Rd. 7, Lauderdale Lakes
33319
21. Gator Run Elementary School 1101 Glades Pkwy., Weston 33327
22. Coconut Palm Elementary School 13601 Monarch Lakes Blvd., Miramar
33027
23. Coral Cove Elementary School 5100 SW 148 Ave., Miramar 33027
24. Everglades Elementary School 2900 Bonaventure Blvd., Weston 33331
25. Silver Shores Elementary School 1701 SW 160 Ave., Miramar 33027
26. Sunset Lakes Elementary School 18400 SW 25 St., Miramar 33029
27. Manatee Bay Elementary School 19200 Manatee Isles Dr., Weston 33332
28. Lakeside Elementary School 900 NW 136 Ave., Pembroke Pines 33026
29. Pompano Beach High School 600 NE 13 Ave., Pompano Beach 33060
30. Fox Trail Elementary School 1250 Nob Hill Rd., Davie 33324
31. Silver Palms Elementary School 1209 NW 155 Ave., Pembroke Pines 33028
32. Watkins Elementary School 3520 SW 52 Ave., Pembroke Park 33023
33. Hallandale Elementary School, 1000 SW 8 St., Hallandale 33009
* Pet-Friendly Shelter
IMPORTANT NOTE: Not all shelters may be opened during a hurricane.
Broward County will announce which shelters will be opened.
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June 1st marks the beginning of hurricane season. Due
Important Telephone Numbers to COVID-19 impacts on supplies, it is strongly
Emergency 911 recommended that you prepare your home and family
early for what is expected to be an above average
Hollywood General Information Hotline 954.967.4362 season. The following are a few guidelines to help you
through the preparation process.
Hollywood Police Dept. non- 954.764.4357
emergency
BEFORE THE STORM
Broward County American Red Cross 954.797.3800 Develop a hurricane plan
Broward County Emergency Manage- Meet with your family to discuss the dangers of
954.831.4000 or 311
ment Hurricane Hotline hurricanes and what everyone needs to do to stay safe.
Determine if you live in an evacuation zone. If you do,
Broward County Special Needs 954.831.3902 decide where you and your family will go if you need to
Registry TTY 954.831.3940 evacuate.
Protect your assets.
Humane Society of Broward County 954.989.3977
Determine whether your home has vulnerable areas –
FEMA Hotline 800.621.3362 check roofs, doors, and windows. Make necessary
repairs.
State Attorney General’s 866.966.7226 Plan to protect your vehicles. Decide where you will park
Price Gouging Hotline or store your cars, boats and RVs.
Detail the actions you will take to secure your home.
Florida Dept. of Financial Services 800.342.2762 Make arrangements for those who have special needs.
Consumer Hotline
Plan for your pets.
AT&T Repairs 877.737.2478 Gather your supplies. (See the hurricane kit check list on
the next page)
Florida Power and Light 800.468.8243 Inform family and friends about your hurricane plan so
they can check on you after the storm. Determine an out
-of-town contact.
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Develop a hurricane kit TREE TRIMMING
Due to COVID-19 implications, it is recommended that Trim your trees and shrubs well before a storm
everyone be self-sufficient for at least seven days following a
threatens. All tree trimming and yard cleaning should
storm.
be complete BEFORE a hurricane or tropical storm
Drinking water: Be sure to have at least one gallon per
watch is issued.
person per day for three to five days. Extra water is needed
A watch means a storm could be imminent within 36
for preparing food and for personal hygiene.
hours, and it is too late to trim your trees at that time.
Food: Be sure to have enough food for three to five days
including non-perishable items. Once a hurricane watch is issued, the priority of the
Special items: Have a three to five day supply of special City’s Department of Public Works will be to secure
items for babies such as formula, food, wipes and diapers. City-owned properties. All available personnel is
Don’t forget your elderly family members. Stock up on deployed to secure these facilities.
special foods, toiletries and extra toilet paper.
Manual can opener/bottle opener. SWIMMING POOLS
Water may not be available, so be sure to have enough
paper plates, bowls, napkins, towels and plastic eating
Before the storm, the water level may be lowered
utensils.
Unscented household bleach and medicine dropper. slightly, but no more than a foot or two.
First aid kit. The greatest storm damage is done to the pool pump
Flashlight and extra batteries. and motor unless some simple precautions are taken.
Hand sanitizer. First, turn off the power to the pool equipment (pump,
Masks/facial coverings. motor, lighting, chlorinators, etc.). Next, remove the
Two-week supply of medicines and prescription drugs. motor and store it inside a dry place to prevent it from
Battery-operated radio or television. becoming damaged due to flooding.
Pet food, cat litter and other pet care items. Extra chlorine should also be added to the pool to
Charcoal or propane gas for outdoor cooking.
prevent contamination. Remove all loose items from
Corded phone (cordless phones will be inoperable in the
the pool area (patio furniture, pool cleaning
event of a power outage).
equipment, filter house tops, deck lid of filter, etc.) to
Fire extinguisher.
Matches. protect these items as well as screens and windows
Mosquito repellent. from damage.
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APARTMENT AND CONDO RESIDENTS DURING THE STORM
If your building is in an evacuation zone and you are Once the storm arrives, keep everyone safe by staying
asked to evacuate, please go to another location of indoors. Emergency personnel – police officers and
your choice or to an American Red Cross shelter. No firefighters – may not be able to respond to you during
one should remain in the building. the storm.
Depending on the strength of the storm, you may
decide to create a “safe room,” which should be
SPECIAL NEEDS RESIDENTS
away from windows or doors.
Keep water from coming into your home by placing
If you have a special medical need, you are strongly
towels along window sills and doors. Have buckets,
encouraged to register for Broward County’s Special mops and sponges ready in case of flooding.
Needs Shelter. Registration should be in advance, As the eye of the hurricane passes, there is an unusu-
before a storm threatens. To register for a Special al calm. DO NOT go outside. The storm is not over
Needs Shelter and/or transportation to the shelter, call and it may get worse.
954.357.6385 or TTY 954.831.3940. Have a battery-powered radio on hand in case you
lose power.
FOR PET OWNERS Leave the main breaker to your home on unless the
electricity goes off. If the electricity goes off, turn off
Broward County has designated three air conditioners, refrigerators, freezers, television sets
pet-friendly shelters (see Page 2 for a and computers to avoid the possibility of damage
complete list of General Population and due to power surges.
Pet-Friendly Shelters). Space is on a first come, first Use flashlights for lighting when the power goes off.
served basis and is limited to those living in a Do not use candles or any other type of open flame.
Open the refrigerator and freezer doors as little as
designated emergency evacuation zone. You must
possible.
provide proof (utility bill) that you live in an evacuation
Use telephone lines as little as possible.
area. Pet owners must stay at the emergency shelter
and provide care for their animals (i.e. walking, feed-
ing, cleaning up after).
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AFTER THE STORM GENERATOR-READY BUSINESSES IN HOLLYWOOD
Some of the most dangerous situations
arise after the hurricane has passed.
Gas Stations*
7-Eleven 6399 Sheridan St. Marathon 1840 N. Federal Hwy.
Here are some important tips to keep in
7-Eleven 4800 State Road 7 Chevron 2730 Sheridan St.
mind. 7-Eleven 4112 S. Ocean Blvd. Chevron 2730 Sheridan St.
7-Eleven 3451 Sheridan St. Racetrac 5800 Hollywood Blvd.
Treat all downed power lines as if 7-Eleven 100 N. State Road 7 Farhan Oil Co. 6841 Johnson St.
7-Eleven 5950 Sheridan St. Chevron 7201 Sheridan St.
they are live. If you see a power line
Citgo 5601 Johnson St. Speedway 6395 Taft St.
that is sparking, call 911. Alpha Tire 5600 Washington St. Speedway 5801 Johnson St.
Walk cautiously and avoid standing water which may hide Marathon 3253 Hollywood Blvd. Marathon 3034 Johnson St.
Marathon 2547 Sheridan St. Chevron 2501 N. State Road 7
downed power lines or hazardous objects. Don’t venture
Chevron 3501 Hollywood Blvd. Chevron 3000 Johnson St.
out in the dark because you might not see a power line Circle K 890 N. Federal Hwy. Chevron 5611 Hollywood Blvd.
that could still be energized. Cumberland Farms 2526 Sheridan St. Exxon 6390 Sheridan St.
Shell 2600 N. 29 Ave. Valero 6300 Johnson St.
Debris-filled streets are dangerous. Venomous snakes and Shell 2414 N. Federal Hwy. Ferrara Automotive 2000 Sheridan St.
insects may be a hazard. Shell 2635 Hollywood Blvd. Marathon 2440 N. State Road 7
Shell 815 N. Federal Hwy. Marathon 3325 Pembroke Rd.
Be aware of spoiled food. When in doubt, throw it out.
Shell 2801 Pembroke Rd.
Do not drive unless it is an emergency. Shell 2800 Hollywood Blvd.
Take precautions to prevent fires. Lowered water pressure in Mobil 2780 Stirling Rd.
BP 6450 Hollywood Blvd.
City mains and the interruption of other services will make
Gulfstream Garage 1190 N. Dixie Hwy.
firefighting difficult after a hurricane. Shell 4550 Hollywood Blvd.
Protect property from further damage. Plastic sheeting, Westar 6650 Hollywood Blvd.
Marathon 7039 Taft St.
plywood, lumber or other materials can be used to seal or Kiko Oil 6381 Johnson St.
protect property that has been exposed by the storm. Marathon 6690 Stirling Rd.
Make temporary repairs that won’t endanger your safety.
Notify insurance representatives of any losses.
* The gas stations listed above are only those required to be generator
Take photographs or a video of damaged areas to ready under Florida law. All Broward County gas stations with at least 16
substantiate your claim. fueling positions (eight dispensers accessed from both sides), located
Prepare a detailed inventory of damaged or destroyed within a half-mile of an interstate, turnpike or evacuation route, are
property for the adjustor by including a description of the required by law to install a pre-wired system allowing them to switch to
emergency generator power to run pumps, cash registers and other
item, date of purchase, cost at time of purchase and
critical equipment. The law does not require the station to be open for
estimated replacement cost. business in an emergency, nor does it require the station to have a
Be patient. Insurance settlements may take some time. permanent generator on site. They can be pre-wired and rent a
generator.
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GENERATOR-READY BUSINESSES IN HOLLYWOOD
GENERATOR SAFETY TIPS
Supermarkets Generators are useful when
BJ's Wholesale Club 4000 Oakwood Blvd. temporary or remote electric
Publix Hollywood Circle 1740 Polk St. power is needed, but they
Publix Hollywood Mall 3251 Hollywood Blvd. can be extremely dangerous.
Publix Sheridan Plaza 5211 Sheridan St. Here are some safety tips to
Publix Taft Hollywood Shopping Center 6901 Taft St.
follow:
Publix Westlake Commons 1700 Sheridan St.
Sedano's 2319 N. 60 Ave.
When installing a
Winn-Dixie Taft Street Center 6775 Taft St.
permanent generator, be
Winn-Dixie 3850 N. 46 Ave.
sure to obtain the necessary permits and have a
Home Improvement licensed electrician do the installation.
Home Depot 1951 S. State Rd. 7 You cannot see or smell carbon monoxide. If you
Home Depot 3401 Oakwood Blvd. start to feel sick, dizzy or weak while using a
Target 300 Hollywood Mall generator, go outside for some fresh air
Walmart 301 S. State Rd. 7 immediately.
Install battery-operated or plug-in carbon monoxide
alarms with battery back-up in your home.
Do not refuel a generator while it is running.
Do not store fuel indoors.
Do not connect a portable generator directly to
your house because the power you generate may
flow back into power lines and caused damage or
injure power workers.
Use the generator according to the manufacturer’s
instruction.
Never use portable generators inside a home
including garages, basements or crawl spaces.
Place portable generators outside in a well-
ventilated area.
11 12SIGN UP FOR ALERT HOLLYWOOD AND NOTIFYME
TRAFFIC SAFETY
AND STAY INFORMED!
When traffic signals are not working, intersections should
The City of Hollywood utilizes the Alert Hollywood
be treated as four-way stops. To prevent accidents,
notification system during significant emergencies.
please wait your turn. It is not necessary to report downed
traffic signals as Broward County Traffic Engineering’s Used by many government agencies throughout
damage assessment teams will be aware of outages and the United States, Alert Hollywood notifies residents
will dispatch repair crews as quickly as possible. Hollywood through phone calls, e-mails and text messages to
Police Officers will be coordinating traffic flow at major mobile phones or text pagers of an emergency in
intersections with non-functioning traffic signals. the community such as a hurricane watch or
warning, flash flood warning, tornado warning,
HOLLYWOOD’S HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS serious police situations, and other critical events.
WEBSITE CAN HELP YOU
The City of Hollywood website contains useful emergency
preparedness information, such as tips on gathering
supplies, evacuation routes and zone maps, flood safety
information, and much more. Visit www.hollywoodfl.org/
Alert Hollywood is an opt-in system, which means
emergency and prepare today!
you must register on the City’s website to receive
the al erts . V i si t www.holl ywood fl.o rg/
alerthollywood, click on the Alert Hollywood logo
and follow the instructions on the Alert Hollywood
registration page to register your phone number,
e-mail address or text pager number to receive
alerts. The service is free to the public. Text mes-
sage fees by your wireless carrier may apply de-
pending on your mobile phone plan.
13 14The City of Hollywood also has the NotifyMe e-mail and
text messaging system that residents can register for by
visiting www.hollywoodfl.org and clicking on the
NotifyMe tab on the lower left of the screen. Individuals
with an e-mail address can sign-up for e-mail
notifications on a variety of topics including: City
Commission and CRA Meeting Notifications, Agendas
and Results, Job Postings, News and Announcements,
Special Events & Classes, Volunteer Information,
Planning Announcements and Agenda, Green Tips
and Business Information.
You also can follow the City on Twitter, handle
@COHGOV, and receive emergency information City Commission
there. Don’t wait – sign up for these notification Mayor Josh Levy
systems today and stay informed!
Vice Mayor Caryl S. Shuham, District 1
Commissioner Linda Anderson, District 2
2022 ATLANTIC HURRICANE SEASON NAMES
Commissioner Traci Callari, District 3
Alex Karl Commissioner Adam Gruber, District 4
Bonnie Lisa Commissioner Kevin Biederman, District 5
Colin Martin Commissioner Linda Sherwood, District 6
Danielle Nicole
Earl Owen City Manager Dr. Wazir Ishmael
Fiona Paula City Attorney Douglas Gonzalez
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Julia Virginie Hollywood Office of Emergency Management
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