Taking strong action to fight the chaos from severe weather, Dania Beach is now bulking up its emergency response capability with two newly acquired high-water trucks, ensuring that first responders can reach areas that typically get cut off during heavy flooding, sources said. According to WSVN, these robust vehicles are 2024 Dura-Max diesel Chevy Silverados, fortified with hefty high-water tires and a lift kit; they boast a formidable 12,000 pounds of towing power.
The decision for the upgrade was influenced by last year's severe storms that rendered parts of Broward County there were neighborhoods isolated for days on end; due to this, it was crucial for the Broward Sheriff's Office to improve its weather-response resources. The trucks are seen as a game-changer for the Dania Beach patrol, as also reported by the Sun Sentinel on X, when it comes to the city shoring up its police fleet against the kind of extreme weather that's becoming increasingly frequent in the region.
Rescue ready: Dania Beach shores up police fleet with two high-water trucks https://t.co/3ME5Qa4eRW
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Acknowledging these needs reflects the harsh reality of climate change. Dania Beach, like many coastal towns, faces daily challenges from rising waters. The high-water trucks are a practical response to this ongoing battle with nature and the changing norms we now face.
