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After Irma, Florida prepares for days
A M E S S A GE F ROM OU R PU BL IS H E R
— maybe weeks — without electricity
To all there is a lesson to be learned in every storm He has told you, O man, what is good; And what does the Lord require of you But to do justice, to love kindness, And to walk humbly with your God? Micah 6:8 (NASB) By Bobby R. Henry, Sr.
South Florida buildings damaged. (Reuters/Carlos Barria)
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First of all I want to thank God for allowing us to still be here and to be able to communicate. That means that there are others here also and for that we are thankful. We pray for those who have lost loved ones and who are in what seems to be insurmountable predicaments. We pray for those who risk their lives trying to save others; we even pray for those who broke laws during this time of hardship (judge not that you be judge). CONTINUED ON PAGE 3
Generators For IRMA
Shredded billboard on I-95. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
CAPE CORAL, Fla. — Millions of Floridians grappled with the aftermath of Hurricane Irma on Wednesday, confronting a sweltering reality: More than 40 percent of Florida still lacked electricity, and for some of them, the lights might not come back on for days or even weeks. “We understand what it means to be in the dark,” said Robert Gould, vice president and chief communications officer for Florida Power and Light (FPL), the state’s largest utility. “We understand what it means to be hot and without air conditioning. We will be restoring power day and night.” But, he acknowledged: “This is going to be a very uncomfortable time.” Across the nation’s third most-populous state, that discomfort played out in homes that were silent without the usual thrum of perpetual air-conditioning. It meant refrigerators were unable to cool milk, laundry machines were unable to clean clothes and, for the particularly young and old, potential danger in a state where the temperatures can range from warm to stifling. Even for those who had power, some also were struggling to maintain cellphone service or Internet access, sending Floridians into tree-riddled streets in an effort to spot a few precious bars of signal to contact loved
Survivors Utility companies made progress as they undertook a massive recovery effort, restoring power to some. At its peak, the Department of Homeland Security said about 15 million Floridians — an astonishing three out of four state residents — lacked power. By early Wednesday, state officials gradually lowered the number of customers without power, dropping it to about 4.4 million from 6.5 million on Monday. Because each power company account can represent multiple people, the sheer number of residents without electricity was massive: Going by the Homeland Security estimates, at one point Irma had knocked out power to one out of every 22 Americans. It would take some time before all of them had electricity again. Duke
ones. “It’s a mess, a real mess. The biggest issue is power,” said Bill Barnett, mayor of Naples, on Florida’s Gulf Coast. “We just need power. It’s 92 degrees and the sun is out and it’s smoking out there.”
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Westside Gazette staff photo Energy Florida said it would restore power to most customers by Sunday, a week after Irma made its first landfall in Florida. Some harder-hit areas could take longer due to the rebuilding effort. Gould said that FPL, which powers about half of the state, expected customers on Florida’s East Coast to have power back by the end of the weekend. People in western Florida, closer to Irma’s path, should have it back by Sept. 22. That estimate does not include places with severe flooding or tornado damage, he said, and those areas could also face a longer wait to be able to switch on the lights. Floridians reacted to the outages eclectically. Some welcomed the absence of perpetual air-conditioners. Others flocked to their local malls for a respite from the heat. “There’s no power at home, so we might as well just stay here and stay cool,” Amanda Brack, who was with her son, Gavin, said while walking through a Brookstone at the Galleria shopping mall in Fort Lauderdale. (Read full story at www.thewestsidegazette.com)
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Help Hurricane Irma victims in Florida, primarily elders and single heads of households with children The money we raise will be used to purchase and distribute generators and give power to those families in need at this time. Each generator costs about $300 and we would like to at least supply 100 or more generators. The funds are being raised by Chris Bennett Enterprises Charities, a Seattle based nonprofit organization which raises money for scholarships and also has a 40+ year history of working with it’s local community to provide coats/ clothing, food and toys to families in need and also to provide emergency aid during natural disasters or emergency situations, most notably during Hurricane Katrina and recent flooding in Louisiana and Hattiesburg, Mississippi. For this effort, we have partnered with local organizations to help supply and distribute the generators including the West Side Gazette Newspaper in the Ft. Lauderdale area and First Thursday Jacksonville. These resources are needed as soon as possible and we will appreciate all the help we can get. #StayStrongFlorida our thoughts and prayers are with you! Help spread the word!
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Hurricane Irma: Broward mayor says many roads still unsafe
By Larry Barszewski and Anthony ManContact Reporters Sun Sentinel Many roads are not in good shape, Mayor Barbara Sharief said Monday afternoon. “They are not safe,” she said. Many are not passable because of flooding or downed trees and powerlines, she said. “We have some major road blockages throughout Broward County,” Sharief said. “We’re clearing them as fast as we can.” She said the situation would be better by Tuesday, when many people will be returning to work. But she couldn’t promise problem-free passage by
then. Sharief said people should “stay away” from areas around the Intracoastal Waterway because of heavy damage in some adjacent areas. Sharief said there were reports Monday of cars getting stuck on State Road A1A in Fort Lauderdale in sand from the beach that has blown across the road. County officials have said most traffic lights are out and there are widespread reports of trees down. “This is not the time to be sightseeing. We still have debris and flood water and downed signals and power lines,” said Broward Sheriff’s Office
Fire Rescue Deputy Chief Timothy Keefe. TRANSPORTATION: Broward Transit bus service will resume a weekday schedule on Tuesday, but it will operate only from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Express bus service to and from Miami will also operate on those hours. The paratransit service will also resume Tuesday, Sharief said. People with already scheduled pickups need to reconfirm those arrangements, she said. Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport will open Tuesday at 4 a.m. Pending the outcome of inspections, the ship channel at
Boil water advisories still in effect for several cities in Broward County By Andre C. Fernandez and Howard Cohen The cities of Hollywood, Davie, Pembroke Pines, as well as parts of Hallandale Beach, Pembroke Park, West Park, Dania Beach and Miramar are still under a boil water advisory due to various effects of Hurricane Irma. The cities are advising everyone to boil any water used for drinking, cooking, making ice, brushing teeth or washing dishes. Boiling the water for one minute is sufficient. The precautionary warnings will be in effect until the water tests clear of bacteria for two consecutive days. Most likely, this means the advisory will remain in effect through later in the week, said a representative from Davie’s Utilities Department. • In Hollywood, the city’s water treatment plant experienced a significant drop in pressure during the storm and re-
pair crews are working on three water main breaks located at the 7500 block of McKinley Street, on 71st Terrace and Arthur Street and on 31st Road and Roosevelt Street. • Davie officials attributed the notice to interruptions caused by the storm and some water main breaks. • The advisory in Pembroke Pines is due to several water main breaks throughout the city. • In Hallandale Beach, the notices are affecting residents
at 501, 601, 701, 801 and 851 Three Island Boulevard. If you’re unable to boil your water, tap water can be disinfected by adding eight drops of unscented household bleach to each gallon of water, then mixing the water and allowing it to stand for a minimum of 30 minutes. Cloudy water requires 16 drops of bleach and a 30-minute contact time. The disinfected water can be used for bathing, laundry and irrigation.
County distributing water at four locations CONTACT: Margaret Stapleton (954) 831-3890 RUMOR CONTROL: 311 or (954) 831-4000 EMAIL: publicinfo@broward.org WEB: Broward.org/Hurricane EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER, 201 NW 84th Avenue Plantation HURRICANE ADVISORY #31BROWARD COUNTY, FL -- Broward County, along with several local municipalities, has opened four Water Points of Distribution (PODs) sites. The hours of operation are subject to change depending on the supply of water and the needs of the local community. The distribution is limited to one (1) case of water per vehicle. The locations and hours of operation are: CB Smith Regional Park, 900 N Flamingo Road Pembroke Pines from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Howard C. Forman Human Services Campus, 851 Poinciana Drive Pembroke Pines from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. McTyre Park, 3501 S.W. 56 Ave., West Park from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Patrick Meli Park, 2901 S.W. 52 St., Dania Beach from 10 a.m. to 5p.m.
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Port Everglades will be reopened re-opened sometime Monday. Four cruise ships whose return to Port Everglades by the storm are now slated to return to port on Tuesday and Wednesday. CURFEW: Broward County has lifted its curfew. “We don’t believe we’ll reimpose a curfew at this time,” Sharief said at midday Monday. She said county officials don’t like to impose curfews, something that was done immediately before, during and after the storm to ensure public safety. “Right now, we feel pretty safe,” she said. The county imposed the curfew at 4 p.m. Saturday as tropical storm-force winds topping 40 mph began to arrive. FAKE FPL WORKERS: Sharief said people need to be cautious about people seeking to enter their homes impersonating Florida Power & Light Co. workers. “There are reports of people impersonating FPL workers asking to enter people’s homes. FPL workers do not ask to go into people’s houses,” Sharief said. She advised asking for identification if someone is on their property claiming to be an FPL worker. DEBRIS: Broward Mayor Barbara Sharief said Monday that people should resist the temptation to immediately remove the debris from their yards. Leave it there for now, she advised. Sharief said it is a safety issue. Until city and county governments and Florida Power & Light Co. have completed their assessments, it could be dangerous for people to move their yard debris to the side of the road. They might find debris tangled up in electric power lines, and it is possible they could be hiding live power, said Sharief and Juliet Roulhac, regional manager of external affairs for FPL. Most people live in cities, and debris removal decisions are up to those governments, Sharief said. Announcements with instructions will be forthcoming, she said. “Debris pickups will be announced by your city,” Sharief said. “The first priority
will be high traffic corridors in the worst condition.” “We’ll be telling you at a later time,” Sharief said. “Leave it alone for right now.” the time, the county is accepting debris drop offs. She said the Broward landfill at 7101 SW 205th Ave. near Sheridan Street and U.S. 27 in west Broward is open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., and is accepting storm debris. FUEL: Port Everglades, which receives and distributes fuel to 12 counties, has two fuel terminals up and running, Sharief said. Fuel that was in the port before Hurricane Irma is being sent out of the port on trucks. Officials don’t know when the port will reopen for incoming fuel tankers. Sharief said there is plenty of fuel — a message she repeated several times at a midday news briefing at the county Emergency Operations Center. “There is not a fuel shortage in Broward County. I want to repeat: there is not a fuel shortage in Broward County,” she said. “We do not have a fuel shortage so please do not panic.” STORES: Publix planned to have all its stores in Broward re-opened by noon Friday, Sharief said. Some Walgreens are open and the rest are expected to be open by 5 p.m., Sharief said. Walmarts at 1199 Federal Highway in Pompano Beach and 7900 W. McNab Road in North Lauderdale are open. CVS stores open by mid afternoon: 3090 W. Oakland Park Blvd., Oakland Park; 5501 W. Oakland Park Blvd., Lauderhill; and 2801 E. Oakland Park Blvd., Fort Lauderdale. FOUR-WAY STOPS: Sheriff Scott Israel said as he toured the county Monday morning to assess the situation he saw general adherence to the rule requiring people to treat inoperative traffic lights as fourway stops. But, he said, far too many are heading through the intersections without stopping. He said he suspects it’s a combination of people not know-
ing how to operate — and some who simply don’t care. “Getting somewhere five minutes early” is not worth the potential price of a catastrophic accident. Later Monday, Sharief said non-compliance is a continuing problem. “Stop, look both ways, treat it as a four-way stop sign.” She said disregard of that rule is causing problems. “We’ve seen crashes as a result of that,” she said, adding she did not have any numbers reflecting accidents. LOOTING: Israel said county residents did an excellent job complying with instructions from authorities before the storm. “There was a group of people who really didn’t comply. They are called looters,” Israel said. He said there have been scattered reports of looting in addition to the one case that got lots of television attention when people looted from stores on Sunrise Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale at the height of the storm. How you can volunteer to help after Hurricane Irma » He said he has instructed his director of investigations to review all video of looting. The aim is to “prosecute, arrest, and ultimately convict,” he said. “If you looted, and we find out who you are, you will go to jail, which is where you should be.” ADVICE: Shareif said the county had the following advice: — Stay off the roads unless you are a recovery team responder or it is absolutely necessary. — Report stray animals or the level of damage to homes by calling 311. The county also has an online home damage assessment survey. — Tip containers with standing water to prevent creating a breeding ground for mosquitoes that can carry the Zika virus. — Treat all downed power lines as “live” and do not go near them; avoid walking through flooded streets or standing water. — Avoid unstable buildings and structures and wear protective gear for cleanup.
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Dear Friends, Hurricane Irma has passed our area, but the after effects will linger for sometime. In trying times like these we need to lean on each other and help our neighbors if we are able.
LEGAL NOTICES PUBLICATION OF BID SOLICITATIONS Broward County Board of County Commissioners is soliciting bids for a variety of goods and services, construction and architectural/engineering services. Interested bidders are requested to view and download the notifications of bid documents via the Broward County Purchasing website at: www.broward.org/purchasing. September 7, 14, 21, 28, 2017
IN THE COUNTY COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO: 17-10824 (41-93) DIVISION: IVAN PINA, Petitioner and BENNYBETH SANTIAGO, Respondent
NOTICE OF ACTION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE (NO CHILD OR FINANCIAL SUPPORT) TO: BENNYBETH SANTIAGO Address 4850 Southwest 63 Terrace, #221, Davie, Florida 33314 YOU ARE NOTIFIED that a action for dissolution of marriage has been filed against you and that you are required to serve a copy of your written defense, if any, to it on Ivan Pina, 8430 N. Sherman Circle, #408, Miramar, Florida 33024 on or before October 13, 2017, and file the original with the clerk of this Court at 201 Southeast Sixth Street, Room 4130 Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301 before service on Petitioner or immediately thereafter. If you fail to do so, a default may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the petition. Copies of all court documents in this case, including orders, are available at the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s office. You may review these documents upon request. You must keep the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s office notified of your current address: (You may file Notice of Current Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.915.) Future papers in this lawsuit will be mailed to the address on record at the clerk’s office. WARNING: Rule 12.285, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure, requires certain automatic disclosure of documents and information. Failure to comply can result in sanctions, including dismissal or Dated August 11, 2017 Brenda D. Forman, Clerk of the Circuit Court Caffina Archer, Deputy Clerk September 7, 14, 21, 28, 2017
For those who are without power, they may not be able to receive this information, so please share by word of mouth. Please see below for information on free water distribution and hot meals. For the most up to date hurricane information and recovery efforts : Broward County’s Emergency Hotline is open 24/7- call 311 or (954) 831-4000. Visit Broward County online, on Twitter, and on Facebook. ¡ Broward.org/ Hurricane ¡ Twitter@ReadyBroward ¡ Subscribe to AlertBroward ¡ Facebook@BrowardEMD Resident Assistance: The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has added Broward County to the list of counties eligible for individual assistance. That means homeowners with damage that is documented can apply for funding from FEMA. Information on eligibility criteria and the types of assistance available can be found at disaster assistance.gov or by calling 1-800-621-3362. Residents without internet access can use the computers at Broward County libraries to register for FEMA Individual Assistance. BROWARD COUNTY, FL – Broward County, along with several local municipal, has opened four Water Points of Distribution (PODs) sites. The hours of operation are subject to change depending on the supply of water and the needs of the local community. The distribution is limited to one (1) case of water per vehicle. The locations and hours of operations are: ¡ CB Smith Regional Park, 900 N. Flamingo Rd., Pembroke Pines, Fla 33028 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ¡ Howard C. Forman Human Services Campus, 851 Poinciana Dr., Pembroke Pines, Fla. 33025 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. ¡ McTyre Park, 3501 S.W. 56 Ave., West Park, Fla. 33023 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. ¡ Patrick Mell Park, 2901 S.W. 52 St., Dania Beach, Fla 33312 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information: Rumor control: 311 or (954) 831-4000. Website: broward.org/ hurricane
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To all there is a lesson to be learned in every storm we got started today, we knew we had to pray and give thanks to God for allthat he has done, is doing and will do. We took a moment to try to understand what it means when we pray, “let thou will be done�. To feast upon those words, that verse in particular is a meal in itself that will feed a multitude of thousands and still have some left over. It’s a complicated scripture to the nonbeliever, yet it is still so simple. We so readily say with ease as we pray with God “to let His will be done� and as it is being done we have a tendency to ask God to change his will. Storms, storms in particular will cause us to immediately want to ratify God’s will. While we were in our building with no electricity, other than what was generated from our generator, lightning struck the telephone pole right out in
We have no control over the activities of the storm - we can only control how we respond. Our response to the storm has been thank you dear God because we (ALL OF US)are still here. The storms of life they come, they go, but God’s goodness last forever and ever and ever and ever. As I write this column today I’m thankful to be able to put our words into print. After trying to figure out what to do to get our paper printed, we came up with a solution. Now it is put into action. Even though we secured a way to get our paper to the printer, they are having difficulty themselves as only half of their building has electrical power, not enough to do the jobs that they have to do. So you see, you may be ready and on the other side someone may not be. Before
front of our building, causing it to splinter, knocking pieces to the ground as our design person Arriale was sitting on the steps 10 yards away, thank God she did not get stuck be neither the lightening or the pieces of wood. I’m telling you God can do what He wants to do anytime He wants to do it and any how He wants to do. It’s just so amazing how storms can create a renewed situation out of a torn down, busted up abandon field of dreams, but with God it becomes another MASTER’S piece. I’m not going to finish this piece this week as we are pressed for time and its getting dark we have no lights. Please pray for one another as we go through the aftermath of this stone. One thing we did realize is that we are plugged up to the true source of Energy, however
our computers are not. Dear God please give us the strength, courage and faith to accept Your will as it is done. In Jesus name, Amen. GOD IS THE CREATOR AND CONTROLER OF ALL STORMS-WHY WORRY
Residents urged to use only licensed and insured contractors - Be cautious of unlicensed individuals and companies offering fraudulent services BROWARD COUNTY, FL - Broward County Building Code Services urges consumers to be cautious and be sure to hire licensed individuals and companies to handle posthurricane repairs, clean up, tree removal, etc. Following a disaster, the demand for qualified general contractors, tree trimmers and landscapers, and specialty contractors usually exceeds the supply, opening the door for unlicensed and/or inexperienced contractors or ripoff artists who may overcharge, perform shoddy work or skip town without finishing the job. Because many legitimate, licensed home repair companies are booked for months, anxious homeowners, eager to repair their property, often neglect to take the usual precautions when hiring contractors. To avoid unnecessary hassle and extra expenses and to ensure that home repairs are done correctly and to code, follow these tips: Verify the status of a contractor’s license: For county-
licensed Contractors and TreeTrimmers, search online or call (954) 765-4400, Option 2. For state-license contractor, check with the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) - Check if the contractor is licensed to perform the type of work you need and if the license has been revoked or suspended. Check if any complaints have been filed against the contractor.- Watch out for anyone who approaches, unsolicited, about tree trimming and/or removal. - Obtain multiple written estimates from contractors and tree trimmers and ask whether debris removal is included in the estimate.- Report unlicensed activity in Broward County by calling (954) 7654400, Option 2. Report unlicensed activity to the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation. If the contractor’s license is current and active, you should: Check for proof of insurance and verify with the insurer that the Contractor’s insurance is current.
Never pay the full amount of a repair up front and hesitate before providing large deposits.Read entire contract, including the fine print, before signing to ensure it includes the required buyer’s right to cancel language. Understand cancellation rights and penalties you may experience for cancelling. Ask
the contractor for references. Check out work performed by the contractor. Verify how long the contractor has been in business. You can verify this information with Florida Division of Corporations. (Read full story at: www.thewestsidegazette.com)
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What’s open and closed after Hurricane Irma in Miami-Dade, Broward By Caitin Ostrogg and Howard Cohen
What’s open: (Cont'd on Page 5)
Banks Marquis Bank in Coral Gables - Continential National Bank Branches - Apollo Bank: Brickell, Coral Gables, Downtown Miami, Doral and Hialeah locations Citibank: Weston Town Center, Tamarac, Aventura and West Kendall - Executive National Bank, all branches open Wednesday - Capital Bank locations Bank of America locations are closed until further notice - Wells Fargo locations will be closed until further notice City National Bank will reopen the following locations Wednesday: Bird Road, Brickell, Coral Gables, Coral Springs, Doral, Flagler, Kendall, Galloway, 41st Street, South Beach, Young Circle and Hallandale
Hotels Pelican Hotel, 826 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach - Sagamore Hotel, 1671 Collins Ave., Miami Beach - Hyatt Regency Miami, 400 SE Second Ave., Miami Hilton Miami, 1601 Biscayne Blvd., Miami Shepley Hotel, 1340 Collins Ave., Miami Beach - The Betsy Hotel, 1440 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach
Services Garbage pickup has resumed in Miami-Dade County - Garbage pickup has resumed in Broward County
What’s closed: Food and Restaurants Many Publix locations - Many Winn-Dixie locations - Many Walmart locations - Many CVS locations - Many Walgreens locations Many Whole Foods locations
Medical/Hospital Center for Excellence in Eye Care, 8940 N. Kendall Dr. Closed until Monday. - VA Healthcare System offices in Deerfield Beach, Flagler Street, Homestead, Key Largo and Key West are closed due to power outage. Veterans centers in Fort Lauderdale and Pompano Beach also closed due to power outage Coral Springs, Coral Reef - Delray Beach - Hallandale Beach, Golden Isles - Hialeah - Miami, Goulds -Miami, West Dade on 14790 N. Kendall Dr.
Schools University of Miami will resume classes on Coral Gables and Marine campuses on Monday, Sept. 18. - Florida International University is closed until further notice. Miami Dade College is closed until further notice. - Broward College campuses are closed and classes are canceled until further notice. Miami-Dade and Broward public schools are closed until further notice. - The Archdiocese of Miami has said schools in Miami-Dade, Broward and Monroe counties will remain closed until further notice though St. Andrew Catholic School in Coral Springs will reopen Wednesday, Sept. 13.
Courts Miami-Dade courts are closed through Friday. The Courts and Clerk’s offices expect to re-open on Monday. All Court proceedings previously scheduled during court closures Sept. 78 and Sept. 11-15 will be rescheduled and parties will be notified accordingly. All bond hearings begin at 9 a.m. at the Richard E. Gerstein building. Broward courts are closed until further notice
Child Care Red School House, 1203 N.W. Fourth Street, Fort Lauderdale, 33311 - Lincoln-Marti Day Care Centers, opening Wednesday - Little Havana, 450 SW 16 Ave., & 904 SW 23 Ave. and West Miami, 1335 SW 67 Ave. Cutler Bay: 22165 SW 112 Ave. - West Dade: 350 NW 118 Ave. - Hialeah: 7665 W. 32 Ave., 3580 W. 84 St., 90 W. 11 St. and 110 W. 11 St.
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Food and Restaurants Flanigans locations: 2460 Weston Rd., 8695 NW 12th St., Miami, 2235 State Road Seven, Wellington, and 950 South Federal Hwy. - Stuart, Versailles Restaurant, 3555 SW Eighth St. Jimmy’s Eastside Diner, 7201 Biscayne Blvd., Miami - Shinju’s Japanese Buffet, 8800 SW 72nd Ave., Miami - Sabor Tropical Supermarket at 79th Street and Biscayne Bay Vicky Bakery 860 S.E. Eighth St., Hialeah and 2885 W. 68th Street, Hialeah - BRIO Tuscan Grille locations in Plantation, Pembroke Pines, Hallandale Beach, The Falls and Dolphin Mall Panther Coffee, 2390 NW 2nd Ave., Miami with limited menu - All Sedanos Supermarket locations - Canton’s Dadeland and Coral Gables locations - Che Tito’s Grill & Pizza, 12018 SW 88th St., Miami Tap 42’s Coral Gables and Fort Lauderdale locations - Valero Gas, 331 23rd St., Miami Beach - Yardbird Southern Table and Bar, 1600 Lenox Ave., Miami Beach Town Kitchen and Bar, 7301 SW 57 Court, South Miami - Shorty’s BBQ, 2255 NW 87 Ave., Miami, and 5989 S. University Drive, Davie Aromas Del Peru, all locations - Duffy’s Sports Grill, North Miami Beach, Plantation, Coconut Creek, Fort Lauderdale and Weston locations - Bolay Restaurant, 151 N. Hiatus Road, Pembroke Pines Brazaviva Brazilian Steakhouse, 7910 NW 25 St., Doral and 14301 W. Sunrise Blvd., Sunrise - Caja Caliente, 2634 NE Second Ave., Miami - Enriquetas Cafeteria, 186 NE 29 St., Miami El Palacio de Los Jugos, 2038 NW 27 Ave., Miami - Clove Mediterranean Kitchen, 195 SE Third Ave., Miami - The Seven Dials, 2030 Douglas Road, Coral Gables Biscayne Bay Brewing Company, 8000 NW 25 St. #500, Doral - Pizzarium Downtown, 69 E. Flagler St., Miami - Quinto La Huella/Sugar, 788 Brickell Plaza, Miami -Via Emilia 9, 1120 15 St., Miami Beach Tap 42, all locations - Brimstone Woodfire Grill, 14575 SW Fifth St., Pembroke Pines - Spring Chicken, 1514 S. Dixie Hwy., Coral Gables - Swine Southern Table and Bar, 2415 Ponce De Leon Blvd., Coral Gables Royal Pig Pub, 350 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale - Don Pan Bakery, 7702 N. Kendall Drive, Kendall - BLT Prime, 4400 NW 87 Ave., Miami - Beaker and Gray, 2637 N. Miami Ave., Miami Jamaica House, 19555 NW Second Ave., Miam i- Golden Krust, 19664 NW 27 Ave., Miami Gardens- Sergio’s Restaurant, 1640 NW 87 Ave., Doral, 3252 SW 22 St., Coral Way, and 13550 SW 120 St.,
West Kendall Top Value Supermarket, 1490 NW Third Ave., Miami - Zubi Fish House and Zubi Supermarket, 5700 NW Second Ave. Suite B, Miami Segafredo l’Originale, 1040 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach Lime Fresh Mexican Grill, 8484 NW 36 St., Doral - Graziano’s markets, all locations - Giotto Maestro della Pizza, 959 West Ave. #2, Miami Beach Oliver’s Bistro, 959 West Ave., Miami Beach Jimmy’s Diner, 7201 Biscayne Blvd., Miami - The Fish House, 10000 SW 56 St., Miami - Brain Freeze Nitrogen Ice Cream and Yogurt Lab, 16652 Sheridan St., Pembroke Pines Zucca, 162 Alcazar Ave. Coral Gables - Lulu’s Bait Shack (bar only), 17 S. Atlantic Blvd., Fort Lauderdale - Bonefish Grill: Coral Springs, Weston, Fort Lauderdale, Kendall, Plantation, West Miami
Aventura Chabad in Florida is offering free hot meals at its 10 centers. Those interested can call Rabbi Zev Katz at (305) 505-9065 - Elia Gourmet, 900 Biscayne Blvd., Suite 105, Miami Yakko-San, 3881 NE 163 St., North Miami Beach - Chicken Stack, 16776 N. Kendall Drive, Miami - Dr. Limon Ceviche Bar, 13766 SW 84th St., Miami and 10548 SW Eighth St., Miami Gorditas Mexican Kitchen, 16790 SW 88 St., Miami
Publix 15750 SW 72nd St., Miami - 9755 NW 41st St., Doral - 2270 SW 27th Ave., Miami - 9050 Biscayne Blvd, Miami Shores Village1700 Miami Gardens Dr., North Miami Beach - 8250 Mills Dr., Kendall 9041 SW 107th Ave., Kendall - 11750 SW 104th Ave., Kendall - 6876 Collins Ave., Miami Beach (All Broward Publix locations are open)
7-Elevens 4998 8395 1480 1440
West Atlantic Blvd, Margate - 11650 W. Sample Dr., Coral Springs - 10380 Royal Palm Dr., Coral Springs - 7901 W. Commercial Blvd., Tamarac - 4525 Wiles Rd., Coconut Creek W. Atlantic Blvd., Pompano Beach - 3100 NW Ninth Ave., Fort Lauderdale - 7801 W. Sample Rd., Coral Springs - 3101 W. Commercial Blvd., Tamarac SW 26 Ave., Pompano Beach W. Copans Rd., Pompano Beach - 290 W. Copans Rd., Pompano Beach - 5200 N. Federal Hwy., Pompano Beach
Walgreens 1515 E. Sunrise Blvd., Fort Lauderdale - 1400 NW 12 Ave., Miami - 15911 Pines Blvd., Pembroke Pines - 4529 W Hillsboro Blvd, Coconut Creek, FL, 33073-2006 8625 Stirling Rd, Cooper City, FL, 33328-5901 - 8200 Royal Palm Blvd, Coral Springs, FL, 33065-5714
Walmart 5571 W. Hillsboro Blvd., Coconut Creek - 13550 W. Sunrise, Blvd., Sunrise - 4700 S. Flamingo Rd., Cooper City - 8550 Stirling Rd, Hollywood - 401 E. Sheridan St., Dania Beach 11800 Hialeah Gardens Blvd., Hialeah Gardens
CVS 4801 SW Eighth St., Coral Gables - 170 SE Third Ave., Miami - 1421 Alton Road, Miami Beach - 9031 SW 107 Ave., Miami - 600 NE 128 St., North Miami - 2780 NE Eighth St., Homestead 1 N. Federal Hwy., Fort Lauderdale - 10001 Sheridan Road, Cooper City - 3401 Coral Springs Drive, Coral Springs - 5701 Coral Ridge Drive, Coral Spring - 8901 Miramar Parkway, Miramar 7621 N. State Road 7, Parkland - 5555 N. University Drive, Lauderhill - 2801 E. Oakland Park Blvd., Fort Lauderdale - 004550 Lyons Road, Coconut Creek
Target 21265 Biscayne Blvd., Aventura - 5601 NW 183rd St., Miami Gardens - 1750 W. 37th St., Hialeah - 3401 N. Miami Ave., Miami
Navarro Pharmacy Miami locations: 3949 SW Eighth St., 8740 SW 40 St., 12000 SW Eighth St., 15000 SW 72 St., 14665 SW 104 St., 11865 SW 26 St., 13796 SW 152 St., 9686 SW 24 St. and 14055 SW 88 St. Hialeah locations: 4410 W. 16 Ave., 3141 W. 76 St., 3960 W. 12 Ave., 2399 W. 52 St. and 6410 NW 186 St. - 93 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables - 16801 NW 67 Ave., Miami Lakes - 11402 NW 41 St., Doral 2614 NE 10 Court, Homestead
Fresh Market 3580 NW 83 Ave., Doral
Milam’s Coconut Grove, Red Bird, Miami Springs and Coral Gables stores are open; Sunny Isles Beach store open at 11 a.m., 2969 McDonald St., Miami will open at noon
Hooters Sunrise, Doral, Pembroke Pines, Coral Way and Hialeah locations
Burgerfi City Place, Lauderdale by the Sea, Aventura, Hallandale, Sunrise, Doral, Fort Lauderdale Seventeenth Street, Lighthouse Point, Weston, Coral Springs
Starbucks 1080 Brickell Ave., Miami
Fresco y Mas Hialeah locations: 5850 NW 183 St., 541 W. 49 St., 2750 W. 68 St., Suite 201 and 1630 W. 49 St. Miami locations: 2401 NW 18 Ave., 14555 SW 42 St., 948 SW 67 Ave. and 14655 SW 104 St.
Shopping Sawgrass Mills Mall - Dadeland Mall, 7535 N. Kendall Dr. - Miami International Mall, 1455 NW 107th Ave. - The Shops at Downtown Doral - Aventura Mall - Pembroke Lakes Mall The Falls Shops at Merrick Park - Miami International Mall - Dadeland Station - Kendall Village Center
Medical/Hospital Miami VA Healthcare System status: The Bruce W. Carter Medical Center, William “Bill” Kling VA Clinic and Hollywood VA Clinic are back to regular operations and scheduled appointments have resumed. The Pembroke Pines VA Clinic opens Wednesday for regular operations. Damage assessments are being conducted at our other satellite clinics and will be opened when deemed safe and electric services restored. DaVita Dialysis Center has opened these centers: Interamerican Dialysis, Miami Lakes, South Dade Kidney Center (Coral Reef), Miami Campus, Greater Miami, Miami North, Renovation of Life, Kendall Kidney Center, Keys Gate, Dadeland, Miami Campus At Home, Palmetto Artificial Kidney Center, Tamarac, Complete Dialysis Coral Springs, Plantation, South Broward, Hialeah Artificial Kidney Center, East Fort Lauderdale, Weston, Embassy Lake, Miramar, Pembroke Pines, Hallandale, Davie City, Plantation Home Training. Call 800-400-8331 for information on open and closed centers.
Postal Service The following post offices are offering limited delivery services. No retail services at this time: Miami, Buena Vista - David, Westside New - Doral - Miami, Father Felix Varela - Fort Lauderdale, Galt Ocean - Hallandale - Hollywood, West Hollywood Hills Homestead, Princeton - Margate Miami Gardens, Carol City - Miami, Coconut Grove - Miami, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. - Miami, Ludlam - Miami, Miami Springs - Miami, Perrine - North Miami - Opa-locka Pembroke Pines, Flamingo Pompano Beach - Sunrise, Sawgrass Postal Store
Entertainment CinéBistro, 3450 NW 83 Ave., Doral. Open noon - 3 p.m.
Transportation Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport - Miami International Airport Broward County bus and paratransit services have resumed and are operating 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Metrorail service is running on a Sunday schedule until 11 p.m. Tuesday and will resume normal operation Wednesday PortMiami and Port Tunnel are open - Special Transportation Services in Miami-Dade will resume taking registered riders to medical treatment centers Wednesday Parks Miami Beach parks: Lummus, Maurice Gibb, Scott Rakow Youth Center, Palm Island, South Pointe, North Shore Park and Youth Center, Crespi, Fisher Broward parks: Some parks are now open and others are slated to open this week.
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Hurricane Irma damage: What to do during, after a power outage By Debbie Lord, Cox Media Group National Content Desk •When severe weather knocks out electric power to a home it can be more than just inconvenient. Hurricane Irma moved through the Southeast last weekend leaving millions in the dark. As of Tuesday morning, more than 7 million people in five states have lost their electric power. What do you do if you find yourself without electricity? What are the dangers? Here are a few tips. During a Power Outage: Only use flashlights for emergency lighting, candles can cause fires. Keep refrigerator and freezer doors closed. Most food requiring refrigeration can be kept safely in a closed refrigerator for several hours. An unopened refrigerator will keep food cold for about 4 hours. A full freezer will keep the temperature for about 48 hours. If food is in the refrigerator or freezer more than that, throw it out. Do not take chances with spoiled food. Take steps to remain cool. Consider going to a movie theater, shopping mall or “cooling shelter” that may be open in
your community. If you remain at home, move to the lowest level of your home, since cool air falls. Wear lightweight, light-colored clothing. Drink plenty of water, even if you do not feel thirsty. Turn off or disconnect appliances and other equipment in case of a momentary power “surge” that can damage computers and other devices. Consider adding surge protectors.
Only use generators away from your home and NEVER run a generator inside a home or garage, or connect it to your home’s electrical system. Do not use cooking grills or fuel-powered generators indoors. They emit carbon monoxide. You and your family can die from carbon monoxide fumes. Evacuate immediately if you smell gas.
Turn off and unplug all unnecessary electrical equipment, including sensitive electronics. Turn off or disconnect any appliances (like stoves), equipment or electronics you were using when the power went out. When power comes back on, surges or spikes can damage equipment. Leave one light turned on so you’ll know when the power comes back on.
After a Power Outage Throw away any food that has been exposed to temperatures 40° F or warmer for 2 hours or more. If the food has an unusual odor, color or texture, throw it out.
Contact a pharmacist or your doctor if you’re concerned about medications having spoiled. Restock your emergency kit with fresh batteries, canned foods and other supplies.
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DAMAGES FROM HURRICANE IRMA
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Seniors in Florida facing a variety of health Issues after Hurricane Irma
Written by Kristen Fischer Whether they were evacuated or not, older adults in Florida need electricity and assistance with medications and food preparation in the aftermath of Irma. · Hurricane Irma has passed, but the impacts of the storm live on in Florida. · Especially for senior citizens who may struggle to rebuild their homes and also take care of their health. · Many seniors who live in assisted living facilities and active senior developments were evacuated or otherwise assisted. · Others who live on their own and don’t use the internet had to rely on automated phone calls, radios, and television broadcasts to stay updated on the storm and receive instructions on whether or not to evacuate. · Whether they stayed home or sought refuge elsewhere, many faced a variety of health issues. · Seniors who live in care facilities are more likely to receive medications and have access to electricity for medical devices. · Those who live alone can face a slew of health issues when they cannot travel to refill prescriptions, connect to electricity to power medical devices, or prepare meals.
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· Those who do not have phone access or who do not have family nearby may not be able to connect to emergency personnel to receive assistance. · A path to safety · There are about 3.6 million senior citizens in the state of Florida. · In addition, senior citizens are one of the fastest growing populations in metro areas in southern Florida. · As of Sunday morning in Florida, 58 nursing homes and 265 assisted living facilities had been evacuated. · Kristen Knapp, a spokesperson for the Florida Health Care Association, said the average nursing home has about 120 residents. Assisted living facilities can have anywhere from five to 100 residents. · Mara Gambineri, a spokesperson for the Florida Department of Health, reported that her department coordinated the evacuations of 30 hospitals, more than 60 nursing homes, and 330 other healthcare facilities. · Additionally, special needs shelters were opened for residents who required more care than was being offered at shelters for the general population. · “This is all coordinated through the state office, but the real work is done at the local level through county emergency management,” Gambineri told Healthline. · However, evacuation is not always the best solution. · A 2011 study found that residents from evacuated facilities were more likely to have health conditions develop within 30 days of a storm — or even die as a result of it. · Not all seniors evacuate during a hurricane such as Irma. Some may not have the means to leave or don’t think it’s necessary to depart to a safer location. · A 2009 study looked at the 2004 hurricane season in Florida, when four hurricanes hit. · Living in a mobile home was linked to a lack of resources, which lowered the chance that those residents would go to a motel or hotel, and increased the probability they would seek out a public shelter. · That doesn’t mean those in danger who don’t evacuate put more pressure on emergency workers involved in search and rescue operations. · Knapp said that facilities create emergency preparedness plans that are filed with local emergency management offices, which provide emergency personnel direction on what to do in the event of a storm. · “The safety of residents is the first priority, so some may make the decision to evacuate even if not mandatory if they know, for example, their facility is prone to flooding,” Knapp told Healthline. · Jeff Johnson, the state director for the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) in Florida, said his advocacy group has been trying to monitor where state and local response isn’t considering the needs of people 50 years of age and older. · Additionally, AARP’s foundation matched more than $1.5 million in donations to local agencies serving vulnerable citizens after Hurricane Harvey hit Texas and Louisiana. · Johnson said it’s likely the agency will also match donations for those affected by Hurricane Irma. · Reaching seniors in the state · Gasoline shortages in Florida began as Hurricane Irma approached, and only got worse as residents fled their homes.
· Due to that, some facilities needed assistance getting gasoline to transport residents. · Louis E. Svehla, a spokesperson for the Walton County Board of County Commissioners in the northwest part of the state, was relieved that his region of about 61,000 residents was not hit as severely as other areas. · That meant his county was able to open up their shelters to evacuees from throughout Florida. · Walton County also used automated phone calls to let people know there was a voluntary evacuation order in place, and that a shelter was available for anyone who needed the refuge. · “We did have calls that came in from seniors living alone, saying that they’re alone and can take care of themselves, but wanted to know, ‘If I need to get out, what do I need to do?’” Svehla told Healthline. · In those cases, emergency personnel would gather more information about their housing structures and respond if evacuation assistance was needed. · While Svehla is sure there are some isolated individuals in his county, he said most people know to check on elderly neighbors to ensure their safety — something that may not happen as much in other areas of the state. · “There are people that don’t have phones, either,” he said. “In those cases you have to hope that by getting the information out there, a neighbor will be aware enough to check on them.” · Though Walton county’s response may not have been a largescale operation during the storm, Svehla said that areas that weren’t hit as hard are likely to provide resources to areas that were devastated. · “I definitely think that as the recovery gets into place, that other counties will be asked to help,” he said. “Sharing resources really happens during the recovery.” · Lending a hand · Even though the storm has been difficult for many seniors, there are many good Samaritans trying to help. · Rabbi Yossi Goldblatt of Chabad of Deerfield Beach is one of them. · He organized meal services for seniors in the Century Village development in town. · He received praise from seniors, many of whom were without power and unable to prepare their own meals. · Actress Kristen Bell also took advantage of being in Orlando at the time by entertaining evacuees at the Meadow Woods Middle School.