FORT LAUDERDALE — As South Florida expects periods of heavy rain on Sunday and Tropical Storm Milton strengthens, some areas are already seeing flooding and taking the necessary precautions to prepare.
Local states of emergency
Across South Florida, some cities have begun to declare states of emergency ahead of the heavy rain and Milton.
The City of Hollywood has declared a state of emergency ahead of Sunday’s conditions and people are bracing for severe weather.
Hollywood also announced that parking fees will be waived in city-operated parking garages starting at 8 a.m. Sunday on a first-come, first-served basis. These are the following garages open to assist residents:
- Garfield Garage, 300 Connecticut St.
- Nebraska Garage, 327 Nebraska St.
- Van Buren Garage, 251 S. 20th Ave.
- Radius Garage, 251 N. 19th Ave.
There will also be a free sandbag distribution event for Hollywood residents on a first-come, first-served basis at the following locations: