MIAMI – Helene may not be impacting South Florida directly, but some cities are being proactive ahead of expected heavy rains and possible flooding .
The City of Hollywood is managing water levels, with a backup plan to redirect excess water and Miami is clearing storm drains to prevent flooding. Additionally, sandbags are being made available for free in select cities.
Michael Sloan lives off North 14th Avenue in Hollywood , an area known for flooding.
“I don’t rely on other people to get things done for me. I rely on myself first,” he said.
He knows when we get a big rain, he could be facing rising water and he’s ready.
“All my sandbags are all sitting back here if I decide to use them,” Sloan said.
He also constructed homemade flood barriers to block potential flood water from getting into his home.
Just steps away from his home, Hollywood is working on a project to pump water off the road and into nearby Eco golf course. They’ve been cleaning out and expanding trenches and swales.