Thursday, September 13, 2012

The City of Lauderhill Experiences Localized Flooding After Heavy Down Pours

Lauderhill, FL – The heavy rains that took place last night and into this afternoon caused localized flooding in the northwest section of the City of Lauderhill. Four to five inches of rain have fallen in the last several hours.

City engineers and Emergency Responders are in contact and working with the South Florida Water Management District. The City’s Storm Water Division brought in additional pumps to expedite the drainage of water.

All roads are passable with the exception of the 7900 block of NW 50 Street. NO other damage has been reported at this time.

The City of Lauderhill’s Emergency Operation Center has been activated. Call 954-730-2950 if you have any information to add to this release or need non- life threatening assistance. If you have a true emergency, call 911.

You can also tune into 1650 am for updates, or log onto the City’s website at www.lauderhill-fl.gov.

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