Latin People News LPN: City of Miami Beach Update on COVID-19, 11/12

Latin People News LPN: City of Miami Beach Update on COVID-19, 11/12:   Thursday, November 12, 2020 Effective today, the City Manager has extended the city’s  State of Emergency Declaration  and  Emergency Meas...

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Thursday, November 12, 2020

Effective today, the City Manager has extended the city’s State of Emergency Declaration and Emergency Measures through November 18, 2020. COVID-19 Updates

South Beach Food Distribution Commissioner David Richardson's office will host their weekly food distribution on Saturday, November 14 in South Beach. Saturday, November 14 9 AM - 11 AM 2100 Collins Avenue Miami Beach, FL The food distribution is on a first come, first serve basis while supplies last. Please remain in your car and open the trunk when it's your turn in line. If you do not have a car and would like to qualify for food assistance, please call or register online. Phone: 305.604.CITY (2489) or www.miamibeachfl.gov/food

Walk-Up Food Distribution Commissioner David Richardson's office will also host a walk-up food distribution on Tuesday, November 17 in South Beach. Tuesday, November 17 9 AM - 11 AM South Shore Community Center 833 6 Street Miami Beach, FL The food distribution is on a first come, first serve basis while supplies last. We encourage you to bring your cart as the food box weigh 35lbs. Everyone must wear a face covering that completely covers the nose and the mouth. If you do not have a face mask, one will be provided.

COVID-19 Testing Drive-thru COVID-19 testing hours for the self PCR test with nurse assistance are from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily by appointment (click here). The site allows you to view how many tests are still available per day. The mobile, walk-up COVID-19 testing unit continues to provide rapid and PCR tests. Walk-up COVID-19 testing hours are from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. No appointments are necessary, but online pre-registration before arriving is encouraged to reduce wait times. Click here to pre-register and here to view FAQ's on how to do so. The Miami Beach Convention Center testing site is located on 17 Street and Convention Center Drive. Visit our 'Testing' tab to view detailed information on all testing locations.

General City Updates

Finance & Economic Resiliency Committee Meeting There will be a Finance and Economic Resiliency meeting hosted virtually tomorrow, November 13 at 10 a.m. via Zoom here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86829965135 The meeting will be streamed live on MBTV Channel 660 on Atlantic Broadband or 99 on AT&T U-Verse. How to provide spoken public comment during the meeting: The public may provide spoken comment by dialing telephone 301.715.8592 or 888.475.4499 (toll free).  The Webinar ID is 868 2996 5135. Press *9 to raise a hand to be placed in queue to speak

MB Parks in Person Classes Our recreation staff has brought back in-person classes to get you up and moving with yoga in the park, zumba and African dance & drums.

Free Yoga in the Park Mondays & Wednesdays at 6 PM Collins Park | 2100 Collins Avenue Tuesdays & Thursdays at 6 PM North Shore Park Bandshell | 7275 Collins Avenue

Zumba North Shore Park Youth Center 501 72 Street M/W/Th/F at 6:30 PM $6 residents 501 72 Street Scott Rakow Youth Center 2700 Sheridan Avenue Tue/Th at 10 AM $6 residents

African Dance & Drums North Shore Park Youth Center 501 72 Street 2nd & 4th Tuesday of every month 6:30 PM $6 residents

Town Hall with Vice Mayor Meiner Join Vice Mayor Steven Meiner on Tuesday, November 17 at 5:30 p.m. for a virtual Town Hall meeting. Discussions will include public safety, Deauville litigation, 41 Street Streetscape Design, a preview of the Wednesday, November 18 Commission Meeting and a Q&A with the Vice Mayor.   Tuesday, November 17 5:30 PM   Join via webinar here: https://miamibeachfl-gov.zoom.us/j/81024105740 or call in at 929.2056099 or 877.853.5257 (toll free), the Webinar ID: 894 6526 5349.

Free Flu Shots The City of Miami Beach will be offering free flu shots for all Miami Beach youth residents. Wednesday, November 18 | 4 PM - 7 PM North Shore Park Youth Center 501 72 Street | P91 Parking Lot Saturday, November 21 | 10 AM - 4 PM Flamingo Park 943 11 Street | P9 Parking The CDC recommends a yearly flu vaccine as the most important step in preventing influenza infections. Learn more www.cdc.gov/flu/

Give Miami Day One of the nation's biggest 24-hour annual giving events, Give Miami Day is an online campaign where all locals are philanthropists. This year -- as our nonprofit community continues their essential work in the face of a serious pandemic, economic crisis and the impact of systemic racism -- Give Miami Day will be more vital than ever. While we all count on Miami-Dade's nonprofits to serve our region day after day, this time, they're counting on us.  On Thursday, November 19, 2020, we invite everyone to explore the online profiles of hundreds of Miami-Dade nonprofits that, with limited resources and staff, always find a way to provide the supplies, services and support our residents need. We encourage you to find a cause or an organization you believe in and make a charitable donation. Learn more in this week's Arts and Culture guide and view happenings this week here.

Miami Beach Hall of Fame To recognize remarkable individuals that have made a lasting and significant impact on Miami Beach, the city is asking the public to nominate deserving individuals for the Miami Beach Hall of Fame. Nominations are being accepted now through November 30, 2020. Selected Miami Beach Hall of Fame recipients are celebrated in the permanent honor hall, located on the south concourse wall of the Miami Beach Convention Center. Inductees will be honored with a plaque listing their accomplishments and a special ceremony to celebrate their achievements. Eligible individuals must have been either born in Miami Beach, made Miami Beach his/her place of residence or business and/or had a positive and lasting impact on the community. Please click here to access the online application system. Completed applications must be submitted in the online portal by November 30, 2020 at 11:59 PM.

Virtual Offerings with MB Parks Our recreation leaders have put together free virtual classes you can take at any time from anywhere! From tai chi to yoga and dance fusion, you can get a great workout in. Please note classes are subject to change and new classes will be added on the second and fourth week of the month.  To view all classes being offered, click here: Yoga Tai Chi Dance Fusion Chair Aerobics No matter your fitness level, you can follow along at your own pace.

Do your little ones need extra story time? Our Recreation staff are pros at story telling and are now offering free virtual story times. Kids ages 2 to 4 years old are invited to enjoy a fun interactive story time! Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 11 AM - 11:30 AM Sign up at register.miamibeachparks.com Select: Virtual after school classes Class activity:143835 View all of our virtual class offerings here.

Stay Informed Visit our dedicated, city-related coronavirus webpage at www.miamibeachfl.gov/coronavirus for the most up-to-date information, including important resources, impacts to city services and more. Our city hotline at 305.604.CITY (2489) is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. You can also email your questions to MBCovid@miamibeachfl.gov. Or connect with us through social media via email, Nextdoor, Facebook, Twitter and via text message (text MBAlert to 888777).

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STORMWATER MANAGEMENT Moving Water Following Heavy Rainfall from TS Eta Community Notification #4 | November 10, 2020 12:30 p.m.

After unprecedented rainfall from Tropical Storm Eta fell on an already soggy South Florida that had experienced unusually high levels of rainfall since the traditional end of the rainy season (May through October), lake levels continue to be high and localized street flooding is widespread. Stormwater management crews from the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) and local municipalities, such as the City of Weston, continue to pump stormwater out at the permitted maximum capacity, as they began doing so prior to the storm's arrival. Why Lake Levels are High and Street Flooding Exists The City of Weston's Stormwater Management System is made up of lakes and canals throughout the City that flow into the C-11 canal to the South (Indian Trace District) and the New River Canal to the North (Bonaventure District.) The amount of rainfall received in many areas of Weston, exceeds the rate at which water is able to be pumped out. Also, the water retention areas that water is pumped out to is at or near maximum capacity. Water levels will gradually return to normal, as water continues to be pumped and days without rain will help.

Flood Watch Remains In Effect A Flood Watch continues to be in effect for our area through 7 p.m. tomorrow (November 11).

Additional Updates on City Operations Following Tropical Storm Eta's overnight impact, by noon on Monday, November 9, the City of Weston crews made the following assessments: Wastewater Lift Stations: All operational and no overflows reported. Stormwater Maintenance: All equipment fully operational at pumping out at our allowed capacity. Roadways: No total closure of any main roadways. Sections of Bonaventure, Manatee Isle Drive and Town Center Blvd had flooding on the outer lanes with water curb high (4-5”) at the median but passable. These continue to recede as the hours go by with no more rainfall. Gated/Private Communities: There are internal roadways within gated communities that have flooding, but no residential flooding to homes was reported. Palm Fronds/Vegetation on Roadways: Approximately 60-70% of the miscellaneous fronds of the roadways done so far. There were 1-2 downed trees which were promptly handled.

How Stormwater is Managed in the City of Weston

Flooding on Public Streets City of Weston crews continue to assess localized flooding. There is no need to report flooding on public streets and right-of-ways following this storm event; however, to report unusual flooding incidents, send an email to our Public Works staff or call the Public Works Department at 954-385-2600. Flooding within Community Association Maintained Properties Roadways (and their drainage systems) within private communities are owned and maintained by the community’s maintenance association, not the City of Weston. Response to, and mitigation of, flooding that occurs within these private communities is the responsibility of the community’s management company or Homeowner's Association. In the event that flooding is so severe that a structure may be impacted, property owners may call the City’s Public Works Department at 954-385-2600. Public Works staff will investigate the situation and determine if the cause of the flooding is the community’s drainage system or the City’s storm water management system, and take the appropriate action, if any is needed. The City does not perform work on privately-owned drainage systems. For more details, visit WestonFL.org/Flood.

Avoid Standing Water and Drive With Caution Avoid walking through standing water and do not let children play in it as hazards may exist, such as wildlife (snakes and other waterborne animals or insects) and debris (palm fronds and sharp sticks/vegetation, or other items that cannot be seen in murky water), among other times. After heavy rain that causes localized flooding beware of driving conditions as it is difficult to distinguish between the roadway and a waterway. There were two incidents of vehicles that drove into canals in Weston just yesterday.

An Update from South Florida Water Management Monday, November 9

WHERE TO FIND INFORMATION FROM THE CITY OF WESTON Stay connected with your City! Visit WestonFL.org/Connect and subscribe to eNews to receive updates throughout the storm. Follow the City of Weston on Twitter at Twitter.com/CityofWeston for ongoing updates and set an audible alert for our Alert account at Twitter.com/WestonFLAlert. Register to receive CodeRED emergency notifications from the City of Weston at: Westonfl.org/Residents/Hurricane/CodeRed.aspx.

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