While not reducing what the NW area of Lauderhill is going through, we have now taken note that significant flooding issues are being reported in Tamarac, Sunrise, Davie and numerous other cities in the area. It appears the drainage issue is a significant problem for the South Florida Water Management District. The cause has not been determined as of yet.
RELEASE # 08-03
SUBJECT: Public Safety Alert – Manhole Covers Being Removed / Resident Access Only
WHO: Unknown
WHAT: Manhole covers being removed by unknown persons / Resident Access Only – NW Section
WHERE: Northwest section of the City of Lauderhill
SUMMARY: Information is being received of unknown persons removing manhole covers from flooded streets in an attempt to alleviate the flooding.
The police department is strongly advising that this illegal practice creates a significant safety hazard to pedestrians, city crews and public safety forces. Any person walking through a flooded area may fall into an uncovered manhole with the potential for physical injury from the fall and/or drowning. Also, any vehicles travelling over an open manhole may become damaged.
It is important to note that removing manhole covers does not alleviate flooding and will cause the sewer system to back up into homes and cause health hazards from contamination of the standing storm water.
Officers are carefully checking side streets for missing manhole covers. If anyone observes an authorized person removing a manhole cover they are asked to contact the police department immediately.
At this time no injuries have been reported nor has any damage been reported to vehicles.
Further – due to flooding conditions the Northwest section of the city, encompassing NW 44 Street to Pine Island, Pine Island to Commercial Blvd and Commercial Blvd to University will be limited to local/resident access only.
“Protecting our Community”
Motorists are cautioned not to drive through standing water. If a motorist drives through standing water they risk damaging their vehicle, creating a wake which may damage residences, and can create a hazard of driving into a canal. It is highly recommended to park a vehicle legally and walk to your destination if you must travel.
We are working with South Florida Water Management District to reduce the back up of water throughout the city.
Side Note: Also, the City is investigating the issue of the C-13 Canal to see if it is properly draining since the water level should be dropping and it is still rising. The canal is operated and maintained by the South Florida Water Management District and not the City of Lauderhill.
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Where is the C-13 canal? I am not sure if that canal affects me and I am at work presently and for the next 2 hours, so I can't see if it is affecting my property.
Where is the C-13 canal? I am not sure if that canal affects me and I am at work presently and for the next 2 hours, so I can't see if it is affecting my property.
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