SFWMD Emergency

Emergency management information and alerts from the South Florida Water Management District (@SFWMD). RTs ≠ endorsements

[CDC @CDCgov]

#Hurricane season starts June 1. During the #COVID19 pandemic, give yourself more time than usual to prepare your emergency food, water, and medical supplies. Learn more: https://t.co/QSsVNSe548.

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Don't miss this HIRING EVENT in Clewiston – Thursday from 10 to 2. @SFWMD

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June is Flood Awareness month. This video highlights the work conducted throughout the year by water managers to ensure optimum flood control operations for season readiness. Find out more at https://t.co/YAfWR4ZP4P.

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Today marks the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Irma making landfall in South Florida.

With the heart of the 2018 hurricane season here, remember flood control in this region is a shared responsibility. Find out more at https://t.co/Sbn9YzdvVv. #NatlPrep

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For more information, including who to contact in case of localized flooding, visit https://t.co/7s8IAWTfT9. #Gordon

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Labor Day weekend brought an average of 1.25 inches of rain across SFWMD's 16-county region, with the bulk of it from Tropical Storm #Gordon on Monday. (1/4)

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Water managers are operating the regional flood control system around the clock to move stormwater runoff away from affected areas as quickly and safely as possible. SFWMD also continues to coordinate closely with drainage districts and local governments. #Gordon (3/4)

[NWS Miami @NWSMiami]

9/3-2:30 PM: Flood Advisory is in effect for southeast portion of Miami Dade County. Additional rainfall of 2 to 3 inches is possible which could result in flooding in the advisory area. #FLwx

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If you do experience flooding in your area, visit https://t.co/2v42UUxnpj to find contact information for the drainage district, city or county that manages your local canal system. #Gordon (4/4)

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Tropical Storm #Gordon continues to bring heavy rainfall to South Florida, with highly populated areas of Miami-Dade and Broward counties seeing the largest rainfall totals. (1/4)

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Heavy rainfall in a short period of time may result in street flooding, even with well-engineered and maintained systems. Streets and swales in South Florida, along with retention ponds, are designed to collect excess water to keep it away from your home. #Gordon (3/4)

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You can also get details on SFWMD's pre-storm preparations and storm resources that you can use at https://t.co/2v42UUxnpj. #Gordon

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Water managers are closely monitoring heavy rainfall associated with Tropical Storm #Gordon and are working around the clock to make adjustments to South Florida's regional flood control system as needed to maximize flood protection for residents and businesses.

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For localized flooding in your neighborhood, contact the drainage district, city or county that manages your local canal system. You can find contact information using the interactive map at https://t.co/2v42UUxnpj. #Gordon

[NWS Miami @NWSMiami]

Tropical Storm Gordon is now affecting South Florida with maximum sustained winds of 45 mph. Periods of heavy rain will continue through late this afternoon. Flooding, gusty winds, and isolated tornadoes are possible.

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If you experience localized flooding in your neighborhood, contact your homeowners association or find the drainage district, city or county that manages your local canal system using the interactive map at https://t.co/7s8IAWTfT9.

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With heavy rain in the forecast over Labor Day weekend, remember flood control in South Florida is a shared responsibility. Water from your neighborhood flows into secondary canals managed by a local drainage district or government before moving into SFWMD's primary system.

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Visit https://t.co/2v42UUxnpj or see the news release at https://t.co/oKzcMJhyAw for more information and storm resources.

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Watch SFWMD Chief Engineer John Mitnik discuss actions being taken to prepare the regional flood control system for heavy rainfall forecast from a tropical wave approaching South Florida over Labor Day weekend. https://t.co/H8WnO53w76