NEWS FROM THE CITY OF WESTON July 07, 2020

NEWS FROM THE CITY OF WESTON July 07, 2020 Patriotism on Parade On the morning of Saturday, July 4, members of the Weston community participated in a "do-it-yourself" caravan to thank Weston's first responders for their service. While the Stay at Home order was in place, BSO Weston Police and Fire Rescue units brought smiles to hundreds of children throughout Weston. On the Independence Day holiday, families, Rotarians, and other members of the community put their patriotism on parade. View Photos » A Flashback Fourth of July Celebration Due to COVID-19 Weston could not hold its traditional Hometown Fourth of July Parade down Main Street, but we did take a trip down Memory Lane thanks to so many of you that shared your memories on social media. We hope you enjoyed this video with your family on Independence Day. Let us remember all those who now serve, or served and sacrificed, for the freedoms we enjoy today. View the Flashback Fourth video »  ‌  ‌  ‌ Completing the Census is Critical The census can shape our community by ensuring our community's fair share of funding is secured for hospitals, schools, fire departments, roads, and more. Complete your 2020 census online, over the phone or in paper form to make an impact over the next ten years. All your information is safe and secure by law. Do your part by completing the census today. Respond to the 2020 Census Questionnaire Here » Get the Latest Information on Coronavirus We continue to monitor and share the latest updates and resources regarding coronavirus in our community. Find the latest information at: -Current guidelines and restrictions at WestonFL.org/NewWay -Information and resources at WestonFL.org/Coronavirus Rules Not Being Followed? View Broward's Dashboard for COVID-19 Business Complaints Broward County has launched a dashboard that allows residents to view whether businesses are following the guidelines mandated by COVID-19-related emergency orders. The dashboard is searchable by city. Across the County, the dashboard shows that the most common type of complaint is Failure to Follow Social Distancing, others include Not Approved to Reopen, Not Following Sanitation Requirements; Not Following Appointment Guidelines, and Allowing More than 50% Indoor Capacity, as well as Lack of Use or Enforcement of Facial Coverings. View the Dashboard » Hurricane: Make a Go Kit In times of emergency, it is important to be prepared. Having a go bag - packed and ready - is useful in situations that require immediate evacuation. Your emergency kit should be self-contained on one small or medium-sized bag and should contain supplies to help get you through up to one day. Click below to access the checklist with everything you go bag should have.  Read More  » Stay Safe Under the Summer Sun Skin Cancer Prevention Did you know that skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States? Reduce your risk of skin damage and skin cancer by seeking shade, avoid tanning, covering up and using sunscreen. Click below to learn more on how to prevent skin cancer.  Read More  » July is National Parks and Recreation Month During the month of July we invite our community to enjoy the parks as much as we can under the COVID-19 pandemic. If you are unable to make it out to one of our parks for Park and Recreation Month, the Weston Parks and Recreation Department has plenty of virtual options for you to stay active at home. #WeAreParksAndRec Virtual Parks activities » It's Tic-Tac-Toe Tuesday! Click here for today's fitness activity. Area Agency on Aging of Broward Resources The Area Agency on Aging of Broward County (AAA) is a non-profit organization serving Broward County’s senior residents, age 60 or older. The AAA is part of a State Network which contains a total of 11 Area Agencies on Aging in the State of Florida. The AAA also administers the Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) which serves adults over 60 as well as individuals 18 years of age or older who have been diagnosed with dementia or live with a disability.