Miami Beach Convention Center Fire Alarm & Life Safety Testing - 3/31

Miami Beach Convention Center Fire Alarm & Life Safety Testing March 30, 2020 ATTN: Residential and Business Properties Surrounding the Miami Beach Convention Center Please be advised that fire alarm testing will commence at the Miami Beach Convention Center (MBCC) tomorrow March 31, 2020. Fire alarm and life safety systems testing may occur between the hours of 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. on weekdays and weekends until mid-April.  Since the MBCC building is empty at this time due to the impact from COVID-19, the city is making the most of the situation to accomplish testing required for final completion of this project. Please note, there is no need to worry if you hear siren-like alarm noises in the next two weeks. We apologize for this inconvenience while this necessary testing is ongoing. If you have questions, please reach out to Neighborhood Affairs Coordinator Lauren Firtel at 305.986.6403 for further details.

Aplica herramientas de pensamiento crítico a las noticias e información sobre el coronavirus

26 de marzo de 2020

por 

Jennifer Leach

Directora Asociada, División de Educación del Consumidor y los Negocios, FTC

Ya sabes que puedes visitar Coronavirus.gov para consultar información médica, y usa.gov/espanol/coronavirus para ver lo que está haciendo el gobierno federal. Tu gobierno y departamento de salud locales tienen la mejor información sobre lo que puede (y no puede) hacer la gente de tu área. Y la Comisión Federal de Comercio (FTC) tiene excelente información sobre la amplia variedad de estafas relacionadas con el coronavirus. De acuerdo. Pero de todas maneras es mucha información.

Primero, respira hondo. La cantidad de información es abrumadora — y es un tema difícil de manejar, y a veces, puede generar pánico. Así que apártate un minuto de la pantalla. Mira por la ventana. Habla con un ser querido, escucha un poco de música. Respira. Nadie puede tomar buenas decisiones cuando está abrumado.

Luego, aplica algunas herramientas de pensamiento crítico a todos los mensajes que andan circulando. Porque en este momento, nadie se puede permitir tomar toda la información al pie de la letra. Antes de actuar de acuerdo a un mensaje que viste, antes de compartirlo o incluso antes de preocuparte, hazte — y respóndete— las siguientes tres preguntas:

 ¿De quién es el mensaje? ¿Los conozco? ¿Confío en ellos? ¿Estoy seguro de que son quienes dicen ser? Verifica dos veces: en este momento, los impostores que simulan trabajar para el gobierno están en actividad.

¿Qué quieren que haga? ¿Sólo quieren que me entere de algo — o están tratando de que actúe de alguna manera? ¿Quieren que compre algo, descargue algún archivo o dé información personal?

¿Qué evidencias fundamentan el mensaje? Usa algunas fuentes independientes para verificar, o refutar, la información. Tal vez puedas hablar con alguien de tu confianza. Pero verifica siempre la información con algunas fuentes adicionales. Después de hacer eso, ¿el mensaje te sigue pareciendo creíble?

 No podemos ayudar a bajar el volumen de la información que te llega. Abordar la información haciéndote y respondiéndote estas preguntas te puede ayudar a diferenciar lo que es útil…y lo que es una estafa. Por ejemplo, si el mensaje es acerca de un tratamiento o una cura, ya sabes a qué sitio web tienes que ir: Coronavirus.gov. 
 
En conclusión, cuando te cruces con información nueva — y a veces alarmante — pisa el freno. Habla con alguien. Enfócate en verificar si los hechos respaldan la información que estás escuchando. Las evidencias buenas y sólidas te señalarán el buen camino. Luego decide qué piensas y qué quieres hacer con ese mensaje – pasarlo, actuar, ignorarlo o poner los ojos en blanco.  Y si sospechas una estafa, cuéntaselo a la Comisión Federal de Comercio (FTC) para que podamos seguir tratando de clausurar a la gente detestable.

Message from Mayor Daniel J. Stermer | March 27, 2020

March 27, 2020 | 5:00 p.m.

Coronavirus (Covid-19) Community Update #4 March 27, 2020 | 5:00 p.m.

WE ARE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER!

Weston’s TOP priority continues to be the health and safety of those who call Weston home. PLEASE make educated and informed personal decisions, follow all guidance issued, and together we can do the best to protect our community and each other. We recognize that there are many inconveniences and disruptions that we all face during this unprecedented pandemic but we know that we will get through this together.  SAFER AT HOME - CITY OF WESTON EMERGENCY ORDER 2020-05 Last night, the City of Weston enacted Emergency Order 2020-05 - “Safer At Home” You received a CodeRed Call about it and you received an e-Notification about it. At its core: WE ALL SHOULD STAY AT HOME   We should stay home except for essential outings, exercise, dog walking and conduct which complies with CDC Guidelines; Yes, your family can be in your backyard. Yes, essential businesses are open; Think First: Is your trip to go shopping or do something else necessary or essential at that moment in time? If not, STAY AT HOME. Always think twice: Do I really need [insert whatever you are thinking] at this very moment? Safer at Home is NOT a lock down, martial law, or some other draconian order. Safer At Home is about social distancing and protecting yourself and others from community spread. Staying at home reduces the opportunity for the virus to spread to others. THIS IS TRULY SERIOUS AND WE ALL MUST DO OUR PART The City’s Emergency Orders, including Safer At Home are separate and distinct from those issued by Governor DeSantis and Broward County

Poll Worker that was assigned to Weston tests positive for COVID-19: As many may have seen in the Sun-Sentinel on the evening of 3-26-2020 (at the same time we did), a Broward County poll worker, who worked the early voting dates at the Weston Branch library, tested positive for Covid-19. City Manager Decker spoke to Supervisor of Elections Pete Antonacci who did not share anything of substance that was not already shared in the Sun-Sentinel article. The poll worker in question worked all of the early voting dates at the library. The poll worker was a “Poll Deputy” who did not handle drivers’ licenses. The main responsibility of this person was to act as a greeter and he sat and stood away from the entrance and did not touch voters or voting materials. The individual who tested positive was not in Weston on Election Day on March 17th Mr. Antonacci said he has not spoken with anyone at the Department of Health about the matter. He did emphasize that early voting ended on March 15th so it has been 12 days since anyone in Weston would have had contact with the individual. We must be mindful that there are HIPAA issues that protect personal information. Anyone who may have concerns about potential interaction with the individual should seek advice from their doctor.

RESTAURANTS REMAIN OPEN FOR TAKE-OUT / DELIVERY / DRIVE-THRU PLEASE visit our local restaurants and order food for takeout and/or delivery – We are supporting our local businesses by encouraging people to #EatLocal. To that end, visit our Restaurants-#EatLocal web page with links to local restaurants.

COVID-19 CALL CENTER OPERATIONS The Broward County Call Center is assisting the Florida Department of Health in Broward County in answering public questions about COVID-19, including conducting over-the-phone pre-screenings to determine eligibility for testing. The COVID-19 Call Center number is 954-357-9500.

WHERE TO FIND INFORMATION WestonFL.org/Coronavirus Visit the City of Weston’s Coronavirus webpage for the latest City information and links to pertinent sites and documents at:  WestonFL.org/Coronavirus. Please know that the City and our team is constantly updating our information/data/documents and making them available to you via our various communication networks.

SOCIAL DISTANCING AND SMART PERSONAL DECISIONS ARE CRUCIAL FOR ALL Ø Avoid close contact with people who are sick. Ø Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth. Ø Stay home when you are sick. Ø Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash. Ø Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe.  Follow the CDC’s recommendations for using a facemask. CDC does not recommend that people who are well wear a facemask to protect themselves from respiratory diseases, including COVID-19. Facemasks should be used by people who show symptoms of COVID-19 to help prevent the spread of the disease to others. The use of facemasks is also crucial for health workers and people who are taking care of someone in close settings (at home or in a health care facility). Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, before eating; and after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing. This cannot be stressed enough.

Our community is resilient and we will get through this. I know that all Weston residents are deeply concerned about this virus, and its impact on Weston, our county, our state, our country, and the world. We have and will continue to make decisions based upon information that is available to us at that time – every decision is subject to change as information available changes.

CITY OF WESTON 17200 Royal Palm Boulevard Weston, Florida 33326 WestonFL.org 954-385-2000

Coronavirus Update March 27, 2020

Friday, March 27, 2020 On Friday, March 27, 2020, Miami-Dade County issued Emergency Order 13-20. Emergency Order 13-20 Orders that all essential businesses currently open use reasonable efforts to ensure customers and employees maintain appropriate social distancing as recommended by the current Centers for Disease Control (CDC) guidance, particularly in checkout, pickup or takeout areas and also in employee breakrooms and common use areas. Reasonable efforts may include but are not limited to, marking floors at appropriate intervals or providing other visible systems to allow persons to maintain proper social distancing. Resources Individuals in Miami-Dade County who believe they may have been exposed to COVID-19 should call the Florida Department of Health at 305-470-5660. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) The Florida Department of Health (FDOH) has set up a 24-hour hotline for questions concerning the Coronavirus: 1-866-779-6121. Miami-Dade County coronavirus webpage These sites may have options to sign up for direct emails and alerts. Be proactive and sign up to receive information from these credible sources delivered straight to your inbox or mobile device. Stay Informed Stay up to date on the latest news, closures and updates from the City of Sunny Isles Beach. We will continue to post updates and answers to frequently asked questions at sibfl.net/coronavirus. Sign up for SIBAlert emergency notifications Subscribe to eSIBi email notifications Follow us on social media: Facebook and Twitter If you have any additional questions, please email info@sibfl.net or call 305.792.1759.