20240613 Florida Division of Emergency Management issues update on Invest 90L – South Florida Flash Flooding

• All ports are open and operational.
• Some lanes of Hallandale Beach Boulevard between US 1 and SR A1A were flooded and vehicles were stalled, but it was still possible to drive through.
• Sterling Road at SW 11th Ave has blocked lanes with standing water.

Airports

• The following are the airports open:
  • Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International – Many taxiways closed due to flooding. Many (50+) commercial flights delayed and cancelled.
  • Key West International – Some (5+) commercial flights were reported delayed and cancelled.
  • Miami International – Multiple (50+) commercial flights delayed and cancelled.
  • Orlando International – Some (5+) commercial flights were reported delayed and cancelled.
  • Palm Beach International – The airport is open and operational, there have been no cancellations and very few delays.
  • Sarasota/Bradenton International – Runway 04/22 closed. Some (2) commercial flights delayed.
  • Southwest Florida International – Some (5+) commercial flights were reported delayed and cancelled.

Rail

• The following are the agencies Affected:
  • Brightline – Operations suspended from Aventura and Miami stations

Transit

• The following are the agencies Affected:
  • Community shuttle services in Hallandale Beach and Dania Beach, Dewey and Lauderdale Lakes have been suspended.
  • Broward County Transit is changing a route.
  • The Lodergo Micromower service has been suspended.

Safety Message

• FDOT reminds motorists to always check FL511 for real-time travel information, including road and bridge closures.
• Drivers should keep an eye on their surroundings, especially at night. Remember, motorists should treat intersections with non-functioning traffic signals in all directions as a STOP sign and then proceed with caution.

Florida Highway Patrol (FHP)

• The Florida Highway Patrol is actively coordinating response efforts with law enforcement and the Florida Department of Transportation in response to this flooding incident.
• FHP is engaged with all Florida counties that have requested assistance with local flood response efforts.
• FHP is actively patrolling areas affected by flooding.
• FHP has removed abandoned vehicles parked on Interstate 95.
• FHP has closed several roads in the affected areas.
• FHP’s deployed fixed-wing aircraft and unmanned aerial units are collaborating and coordinating with FDOT to support recovery efforts, while assessing road and traffic conditions in affected areas.
• The Florida Highway Patrol reminds motorists to use extreme caution. Motorists can report impaired vehicles or dangerous driving conditions to *FHP (*347).

FloridaCommerce

• FloridaCommerce and the State Emergency Response Team (SERT) activated the Business Damage Assessment Survey in response to flooding in South Florida. Survey responses will help the state accelerate flood recovery efforts by collecting data and assessing the needs of affected businesses in any county located south of I-4. Businesses can complete the online survey by visiting FloridaDisaster.biz and selecting “South Florida Flooding” from the dropdown menu.
• FloridaCommerce has activated a private sector hotline at 850-815-4925 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Inquiries can also be emailed to [email protected].
• Closings and business resources are being continually updated at FloridaDisaster.biz/CurrentDisasterUpdates.

Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE)

• FDLE’s Emergency Preparedness Unit has been activated at the State Emergency Operations Center and agents and analysts are prepared to respond to the needs of law enforcement and communities affected by Invest 90L.

Office of Financial Regulation (OFR)

• OFR issued an announcement for financial institutions and securities professionals regarding Invest 90L – South Florida Flash Flooding.

Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission (FWC)

• FWC officials stand ready to assist with emergency response equipment and capabilities and are coordinating with state and local emergency management.

Florida Department of Environmental Protection

• The Florida Department of Environmental Protection is coordinating with the Florida Water/Wastewater Agency Response Network (FLAWARN) and other responding agencies on the dispatch of generators, fuel and pump trucks that may be needed to assist drinking water and wastewater facilities in affected areas.
• The South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) is engaging local governments in Miami-Dade and Broward Counties to support flood control efforts in the Regional Canal System. SFWMD is available to provide technical and other assistance to local governments and drainage operators, including the deployment of temporary pumps to mitigate local flooding. The Regional Canal System is fully operational at this time with no problems.
• Currently, no Florida state parks are closed.

Florida Department of Education

• For the latest information Florida Department of Education For more information regarding closures and reopenings of early education providers, school districts and colleges, please visit fldoe.org/storminfo.

Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation

• As soon as it is safe to do so, Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) Investigators are being deployed to the affected areas to assess the damage by checking for structural damage to licensed establishments and dealing with unlicensed activities.

Health Care Administration Agency

• Health Care Administration Agency (AHCA)has activated the Emergency Patient Look-up System (E-Plus). All users in affected countries were notified via email that the system had been activated.
• AHCA has opened a program in the Health Facility Reporting System for the following counties: Hillsborough, Polk, Osceola, Orange, Seminole, Volusia, Brevard, Indian River, Manatee, Hardee, Highlands, Okeechobee, St. Lucie, Martin, Sarasota, DeSoto, Charlotte, Glades, Lee, Hendry, Collier, Palm Beach, Broward, Miami-Dade and Monroe counties.
• AHCA The weather and potential impacts to health care facilities will continue to be monitored.

Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services

• The department is coordinating with Florida’s ports and fuel industry partners to ensure adequate fuel supplies are available throughout Florida.
• Fuel inspectors are visiting the affected areas to ensure that retail fuel distributors are operating properly and checking the quality of fuel.
• Food safety inspectors are visiting affected areas to assess damage and ensure safe operations of permitted food establishments.
• The Department is coordinating with agricultural partners to ensure that affected people receive adequate resources and assistance.

Florida State Guard

• To assist South Florida communities affected by Invest 90L, the Florida State Guard is actively coordinating with the Florida Emergency Management Division to prepare and deploy the following personnel and resources:
  • 14 personnel from the Marine Response Battalion deployed to assist the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission to improve access and provide assistance to communities as needed.
  • The force will be composed of 20 personnel from the Maritime Response Squadron and Crisis Response Battalion, including licensed U.S. Coast Guard boat captains and support personnel, who will operate four shallow water vessels and two amphibious rescue vehicles to provide humanitarian assistance as needed.
  • 6 multi-purpose vehicles to deliver resources and supplies to the affected area.
  • 25 personnel will remain on standby to assist with additional response and recovery operations as needed.

Department of Elderly Affairs

• The Department of Elder Affairs (DOEA) is in contact with all area agencies to address unmet needs as needed. For updates, visit ElderAffairs.org.

For updated information on flood impacts and recovery due to Invest 90L – South Florida Flash Flooding, visit FloridaDisaster.org/SFLFlood.

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