In anticipation of significant rainfall, Fort Lauderdale officials are implementing a sandbag distribution program to assist residents. Locations such as Floyd Hull Stadium and Mills Pond Park will serve as pick-up and self-service sites, allowing locals to prepare their homes for possible flooding, according to the City of Fort Lauderdale announcement.
For those needing assistance in bagging sand, municipal employees will be available Saturday and Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., while self-serve sand availability will extend daily from the early hours at 6 a.m. to late evenings until 9 p.m., though residents will need to bring their own sandbags and shovels, which can also serve as a small shield against minor water infiltrations and as a way to support the local community's efforts in protecting its own.
The City of Fort Lauderdale has also placed certain stipulations on the program; notably, a proof of residency will be demanded and a maximum limit of five sandbags per vehicle will be strictly enforced. These measures are an attempt to ensure that the resources are fairly distributed among those in need as residents on the frontlines ready themselves for the inclement weather soon to be at their doorsteps. Fort Lauderdale is prepared for the storm, with city pumps and trucks prepare for action and emergency contractors on standby.
