NEWS FROM THE CITY OF WESTON

NEWS FROM THE CITY OF WESTON April 21, 2020 Complete the Census Today Your Community Needs You The 2020 Census is essential to help fund our community for the next ten years. In a time of crisis, funding for schools, hospitals, roads, public works and other vital programs are needed more than ever. In under ten minutes, you will make an impact on the next ten years by completing the census questionnaire for your household. So, make sure you count -- add the census to your to-do list for today.  Visit my2020census.gov today » Weston Mayor Tests Negative Post COVID-19 Diagnosis Mayor Stermer is out of quarantine after being diagnosed with COVID-19 earlier this month. He urges the community to continue protective measures to stop the spread and keep yourselves and your family members safe.  Read More » Get the Latest Information We continue to monitor and share the latest updates and resources regarding coronavirus in our community at WestonFL.org/Coronavirus. Plasma Donors are Needed Are you a COVID-19 survivor? Plasma donors are needed! Donors must meet all the required screening criteria for blood donation and the additional FDA criteria, as follows: Prior diagnosis of COVID-19 documented by an FDA approved laboratory test Complete resolution of symptoms at least 14 days prior to donation and a documented negative COVID-19 FDA approved test OR Complete resolution of symptoms at least 28 days prior to donation Click here to complete the donation form. Temporary Change in Water Treatment Starting today through May 15, the City of Sunrise Utility Department will temporarily switch the way our drinking water is treated. The change from monochloramine to free chlorine disinfection is an annual temporary change which provides additional protection against bacteria. Learn more about this common practice among water suppliers by clicking below.  Learn More » New Guidelines for Watering Landscape Due to drier than average conditions, South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) recently issued more strict guidelines for property owners to follow when it comes to landscape irrigation. Water conservation is a team effort -- before watering your lawn, click the link below to learn about the new measures. Read More » Mask Donations Total 1,400 with a Goal of 10,000 A huge THANK YOU to the Chinese American Communities of South Florida for their face mask donation effort, spearheaded by Jing Xue who purchased and then donated 1,350 face masks last week to our campaign effort. All donations add up - big or small! We have had support from several families that have dropped off a total of 50 homemade fabric face masks, but we need more to make it to our goal. Learn how you can help us collect 10,000 masks for the Cleveland Clinic Hospital in Weston. Learn More » Protect Our Planet: Let's Honor Earth Day! For the month of April, we have been posting our weekly P.O.P. tips on social media leading up to Earth Day. P.O.P. stands for Protect our Planet. These tips are simple and practical suggestions you and your family can follow to make an impact to our planet.  Follow us!  ‌  ‌  ‌ BSO Deputy Sends Heartfelt Message to Students Weston School Resource Deputy Rachel Radulic from Gator Run Elementary helped start a pilot program during the pandemic for School Resource Officers throughout Broward County to lift up spirits of students while schools remain closed. Her effort was featured on NBC's Today Show. Read More » Be Active at Home Kidokinetics Offers Online Classes The popular Kidokinetics program that is offered at the Community Center offers virtual classes. Coaches have been working hard to continue bringing physical fitness and smiles to your kiddos...even if it's through a computer screen! Click below to view the full schedule offered by Kidokinetics (fee-based classes) and stay tuned for more activities from Weston's Parks and Recreation Department. View Kidokinetics Online Class Schedule