Coronavirus Update #6

From the City of Weston | Coronavirus Update #6 March 24, 2020 | 4:00 p.m.

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The Latest Updates As of 9 p.m. on Monday, March 23, ALL City (and County) Parks are CLOSED. All non-essential businesses in Broward County are CLOSED. Certain businesses are considered essential and may remain operational, as long as they comply with the recommended guidelines. View the list of Essential Businesses here. In Weston, any public gathering greater than 10 people is prohibited, per City of Weston Emergency Order. Read more at WestonFL.org/Coronavirus.

Status of City of Weston Services All City administrative offices and facilities are closed to the public, but we are here for you by phone and online. Weston City Hall | 954-385-2000 Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. Administrative Services Building | 954-389-2500 (Building Code Services, Code Enforcement, Zoning) Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Parks and Recreation Department | 954-389-4321 Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Public Works Department | 954-385-2600 Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Special Magistrate meetings have been canceled for the month of April 2020. The Broward Sheriff’s Office Weston District encourages residents to report non-emergency and delayed crimes via phone. Please call the Weston District at 954-389-2010 instead of visiting the office’s front desk. Your report will be taken over the phone and you will be issued a case number. Please also note the front desk is suspending fingerprinting services until further notice.  When interacting with city personnel, be mindful of the CDC guidelines regarding social distancing, hygiene, and physical contact. For details, visit WestonFL.org/Coronavirus.

What to do if you are sick or have symptoms Should you or a member of your household contract the Coronavirus, it is important to continue to follow the recommendations of the CDC.  View the CDC Factsheet Call the Florida Department of Health at 954-412-7300 BEFORE visiting your health care provider. For the latest updates from the Florida Department of Health, visit FloridaHealth.gov, email COVID-19@flhealth.gov or call the FDOH Call Center at 866-779-6121.

Beware of Scams During these times, scammers are seeking opportunities to take advantage of consumers. Please note that CDC or Health Department staff are not going door to door for testing; and Census Bureau is not visiting households. We encourage you to be vigilant in identifying scams and review these helpful tips:  Scams can include social media posts, texts and websites meant to take your personal information and money and infect computers. Think twice before investing in companies who say they are working on a coronavirus cure. Check official sources like the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission before being lured into a scam. Be aware of fake fundraising. Verify the charity is legitimate. If someone wants donations in cash, gift card or by wiring money, don’t do it. Watch out for online marketing of vaccinations or products claiming to treat the virus. Do not click on unfamiliar links or emails. Phishing emails may mention the coronavirus, medical supplies or claim to be from government, national or local health organizations in order to get users to open the message that unleashes malware. Watch for emails claiming to be from the CDC or experts saying they have information about the virus. Be aware of entering personal information into websites. If you see or experience something unusual or have a question about something you heard, you can call the Broward Sheriff's Office non-emergency line at 954-764-4357. In the event of an emergency, dial 911.

Updates from Broward Schools Broward County Public Schools are closed at least through April 15, 2020. Classes will go online starting March 30.  Visit BrowardSchools.com/LearningNeverCloses. Additional programs include, Food and Supplemental Nutrition Services will continue at select locations, for ongoing updates on BCPS services, visit BrowardSchools.com/Coronavirus.

Many grocery stores and pharmacies now have shopping hours designated for seniors. We have posted a list of stores and the special hours at WestonFL.org/Coronavirus.

Find a list of Weston restaurants that are open for take out, delivery or drive-thru on the City's website. Visit WestonFL.org/Coronavirus and scroll down to the "Restaurants - #EatLocal" section.

The Coronavirus Outbreak In Florida: Daily Snapshot The Florida Department of Emergency Management (FDEM) is providing a daily snapshot of COVID-19 in Florida. Visit the Florida Department of Health: https://floridahealthcovid19.gov/ Scroll down and click "See the Report" to view the COVID-19 Daily Report. Here's the most recent report from March 24 at 10:12 a.m. Get the facts regarding the number of cases in our state. View Florida’s COVID-19 Data and Surveillance Dashboard

As this continues to be a developing issue and information changes constantly, you can access ongoing updates from the City of Weston on the Coronavirus (COV-19) public health threat at WestonFL.org/Coronavirus. We will continue to update this page with updated notices from federal, state and local agencies. Questions? Call the COVID-19 Call Center, available 24/7 at 1-866-779-6121 or email COVID-19@flhealth.gov. Broward County COVID-19 Call Center: 954-357-9500  (7 days/week, 8 a.m. until 8 p.m.) Additional Resources: WestonFL.org/Coronavirus Follow us on Twitter at @CityofWeston and @WestonFLAlert, on Facebook @CityofWestonFL. Register to receive CodeRED emergency notifications from the City of Weston at www.westonfl.org/Residents/Hurricane/CodeRed.aspx.