2020 Census Apportionment Results Delivered to the President

The U.S. Census Bureau announced today that the 2020 Census shows the resident population of the United States on April 1, 2020, was 331,449,281.

The U.S. resident population represents the total number of people living in the 50 states and the District of Columbia. The resident population increased by 22,703,743 or 7.4% from 308,745,538 in 2010.

“The American public deserves a big thank you for its overwhelming response to the 2020 Census,” Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo said. “Despite many challenges, our nation completed a census for the 24^th time. This act is fundamental to our democracy and a declaration of our growth and resilience. I also want to thank the team at the U.S. Census Bureau, who overcame unprecedented challenges to collect and produce high-quality data that will inform decision-making for years to come.”

City of Weston

 

April 15, 2021

Quarterly Residential Bulk Trash Service On Your Regular Garbage Day (April 28 through May 1)

Bulk trash pick up service will take place on its regular schedule this month for the following residential customers in Weston.   Single Family Homes and Multi-Family Units with Curbside Collection: Wednesday, April 28 Thursday, April 29 OR Friday, April 30 Multi-Family Units with Dumpsters (Place items near dumpster): Saturday, May 1 Bulk pickup occurs on the date of your regularly scheduled garbage collection, all items should be placed curbside by 7 a.m. on your pick up day. Bulk items include but are not limited to: Furniture, mattresses, carpets and other large household items. Large and small appliances, such as dishwashers, laundry machines and stoves. Refrigerators or air conditioners must have Freon removed by a certified dealer. Mirrors, glass, glass top tables, windowpanes, and plate glass items should be safely placed in a rigid container to facilitate safe collection. Homeowner-generated vegetative waste from regular yard maintenance -- NOT Contractor-generated waste. Work done by landscaping contractors must be hauled away by the contractor. NOT COLLECTED: Bulk items DO NOT include contractor-generated material or household hazardous waste (HHW).                  For questions regarding bulk pickup, please call the City of Weston Public Works Services Center at 954-385-2600 or visit the Bulk Trash page on the website.

Residential Drop Off Centers for Household Hazardous Waste and Electronics Recycling Broward County Locations Open on Saturdays Although the Household Hazardous Waste community events are not being held due to COVID-19, Broward County's Residential Drop Off Centers are open to Weston residents for household hazardous waste drop off on Saturdays from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. There are three locations available. Please bring proof of residency (photo ID and a document that shows your official address such as a tax bill, TRIM notice, voter registration, utility bill, or other official government-issued document). For a list of materials that are accepted and location details, click here.

For resources and information on the Coronavirus. Also visit WestonFL.org/COVIDvaccine for vaccine information.

For current guidelines and City of Weston updates.

Prepárate para el clima extremo de la primavera con estas recomendaciones que puedes compartir

 2 de abril de 2021

por 

Sana Chriss

Abogada, División de Educación del Consumidor y Negocios, FTC

De acuerdo con el Servicio Meteorológico Nacional, la temporada alta de clima extremo se presenta durante los meses de marzo, abril y mayo de la primavera. En esta temporada ya hemos visto fuertes lluvias, inundaciones y tornados en áreas del sur como Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee y el este de Texas. Sabemos que los estafadores no solo siguen los titulares de las noticias, sino también los frentes de tormenta.

No es fácil detectar rápidamente a los estafadores después de un desastre. La preparación ante el frente de clima extremo que seguramente tendremos que enfrentar es un gran desafío. Pero ambos retos se vuelven aún más difíciles debido a la pandemia de COVID-19. Visita el sitio de la FTC Cómo lidiar con las emergencias causadas por inclemencias del tiempo para comenzar a planificar tu respuesta. Encontrarás ideas sobre cómo:

Prepararte para las emergencias causadas por las inclemencias del tiempo — suscríbete para recibir alertas meteorológicas, organiza tus finanzas y desarrolla un plan de evacuación.
Evitar las estafas relacionadas con desastres — permanece alerta a las estafas de limpieza y reparación de viviendas, los impostores que se hacen pasar por funcionarios de gobierno y las listas de trabajos y alquileres falsos.
Recuperar el equilibrio financiero — comunícate con tu compañía de seguros, tu empleador y tus proveedores de beneficios para conocer los pasos siguientes.
Comparte estos consejos con tus amigos, familiares y organizaciones comunitarias; obtén de forma gratuita el folleto informativo Recogiendo los restos después de un desastre. Agrega tus contactos locales de protección del consumidor y servicio de emergencia, y publica copias para que las personas puedan descargar el folleto informativo.

Reminder: Causeway Traffic Impacts

 

Traffic Impacts: Causeway Closures Friday, April 2, 2021

Due to the City’s State of Emergency relating to the High Impact Period, restaurants and businesses along the Española Way corridor between Pennsylvania Avenue and Washington Avenue are excluded from the Emergency Order and are permitted to operate until the citywide 12 a.m. curfew along with all other restaurants and businesses outside of the High Impact Zone. As a reminder, the following measures are in effect:  Julia Tuttle/MacArthur Causeways: The Miami Beach Police Department (MBPD) will deploy a license plate reader (LPR) detail on eastbound lanes in lieu of a checkpoint starting at 10 p.m. each evening through 6 a.m. the following day. Motorists will not have to come to a complete stop. There won’t typically be any interaction with officers except in the case of vehicles that are the subject of an LPR alert. While this should be faster than residency checks, delays are likely. Venetian Causeway: Eastbound lanes will be closed to traffic from 10 p.m. through 6 a.m. the following day, except in the case of City residents, guests of hotels/short-term rentals in the City, employees of City businesses, and individuals making deliveries from restaurants. Miami Beach residents must show a valid Florida identification card, driver’s license or utility bill indicating a Miami Beach address. Hotel and vacation rental guests must show their lodging confirmation or hotel key card that indicates where they are staying. Employees of Miami Beach businesses can show their employee identification cards. Visitors with restaurant reservations booked after 10 p.m. should show a confirmation of the reservation.

Reminder, effective from 8 p.m. each day through 6 a.m. the following day now through Monday, April 5, a curfew is in effect ONLY in the area bounded by 5 Street on the south, 16 Street on the north, Pennsylvania Avenue on the west, and Ocean Drive on the east (the “High Impact Zone” highlighted in the map below). The curfew shall not apply to the Española Way corridor between Pennsylvania Avenue and Washington Avenue.

Restaurants within the High Impact Zone shall be permitted to continue to operate for delivery services only. All other areas in Miami Beach are open for residents and visitors to patronize after the 8 p.m. curfew in the High Impact Zone, such as: Lincoln Road Española Way South of Fifth Sunset Harbour Collins Park 41 Street North Beach and more.

Frequently Asked Questions What days will the emergency road closures and traffic changes be in effect? The emergency road closures and traffic changes will be in effect from 10 p.m. each day through 6 a.m. the following day starting Thursday, April 1 through Monday, April 5 at 6 a.m. Which causeways into Miami Beach have been affected by the High Impact Period emergency measures? Three of the City’s four causeways have been affected by the emergency measures. They are the MacArthur Causeway, Julia Tuttle Causeway and Venetian Causeway. The 79 Street Causeway will continue normal operations. What identification will be required? Miami Beach residents must show a valid Florida identification card, driver’s license or utility bill indicating a Miami Beach address. Hotel and vacation rental guests must show their lodging confirmation or hotel key card that indicates where they are staying. Employees of Miami Beach businesses can show their employee identification cards. Visitors with restaurant reservations booked after 10 p.m. should show a confirmation of the reservation. Will westbound traffic on the causeways be affected by the emergency measures? Only eastbound traffic will be affected by the emergency measures. Westbound traffic will proceed as usual. Does Miami Beach have any plans to erect checkpoints on other roads that connect nearby communities to Miami Beach, such as Harding Avenue from Surfside? No. There are no plans to set up checkpoints on other roads at this time. What if someone who lives in a neighboring community wants to travel on one of the restricted causeways? Residents from nearby communities will have to use one of the causeways that are open to nonresident traffic unless they are a guest at a Miami Beach hotel or employed by a Miami Beach business. What time will police begin occupying the causeways? Police will begin setting up each night at 9:30 p.m. Setup is expected to be completed by 10 p.m. What are the estimated traffic delays? What will be done to ameliorate those delays? Residents are encouraged to use the Venetian or 79 Street Causeway so that they will not be subjected to traffic delays.  Have food delivery services been consulted? Will they be allowed to deliver food from outside Miami Beach after 10 p.m.? Will it cost more and take longer? Food deliveries may take longer based on where the driver is coming from. Costs will be determined by each delivery service. Can I get back to my home via rideshare services (Lyft, Uber, etc.) after 10 p.m.? Will it be more expensive given that it will take longer? You will still be able to take a rideshare service to your home or business on Miami Beach. The price will be determined by each rideshare company. Can family and friends visit me after 10 p.m. when the restrictions are in place? In order to avoid the resident screening, we suggest that family and friends be directed to the 79 Street Causeway.  Stay connected with Miami Beach PD on Twitter and Facebook. To receive real-time traffic text messages, send a message to MBTraffic at 888777.

Leon County COVID-19 Community Update for April 1

The following COVID-19 community update provides a timely, accurate and vetted source of official County and community partner information.

Governor DeSantis announced expanded eligibility requirements for the COVID-19 vaccine across the state of Florida.

All individuals age 40 and older are eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Beginning next Monday, April 5, all individuals age 18 and older will be eligible to receive the vaccine. Those aged 16 and older may receive the Pfizer vaccine. 

Expanded eligibility requirements include:

All persons 40 years of age and older; 
Beginning next Monday, April 5, all individuals age 18 and older;
Beginning next Monday, April 5, those aged 16 and older may receive the Pfizer vaccine;
Long-term care facility residents and staff;
Health care personnel with direct patient contact. 

In addition to hospital providers, physicians, advanced practice registered nurses, and pharmacists may vaccinate persons determined by a physician to be extremely vulnerable to COVID-19. Click here for Physician's Form. 

Seniors who are homebound can sign up to have the vaccine delivered directly to them by emailing HomeBoundVaccine@em.myflorida.com 

Significant Changes Since Last Update

In coordination with Minority Outreach Taskforce, County supports pop-up vaccination clinics. The Leon County Coronavirus Vaccination Taskforce will conduct outreach efforts promoting two upcoming pop-up vaccination clinics on Saturday, April 10. Both sites will offer Johnson and Johnson one-shot vaccine while supplies last. Follow us on Facebook for more details as we announce them. The first will be at Old West Florida Enrichment Center, 2344 Lake Bradford Road from 9 a.m. to noon (tentative).
The second will be at the Leon County Woodville Community Center, 8000 Old Woodville Road, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Leon County launches new COVID-19 vaccine and testing map. Find your nearest testing or vaccine location here.
Leon County has announced the County Emergency Rental Assistance program, which can provide up to 15 months of rent and/or utility assistance for income-eligible applicants. If you have been economically impacted by COVID-19, you may be eligible for critical financial support. Visit www.LeonCountyCARES.com to apply now. 
Community partners offer to transport seniors to COVID-19 vaccination clinics via Lyft Ride Program. 2-1-1 in partnership with The United Way, 2-1-1 Big Bend and Lyft is offering transportation to COVID-19 vaccine sites through the Lyft Ride United Program. The project  provides safe and reliable door to door rides to COVID-19 vaccine appointments at walk-up COVID-19 vaccination sites. Rides can be set up by calling 850-617-6325 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. 
Tallahassee-Leon County Office of Economic Vitality (OEV) distributes cloth face coverings to businesses. Face coverings are available at the Tallahassee-Leon County Office of Economic Vitality (315 S. Calhoun Street, Suite 110, Tallahassee, FL, 32301) Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. A business with one location is eligible for up to 100 face coverings. Local businesses with multiple locations are eligible for up to 200 face coverings. For FAQs regarding the distribution of masks to businesses, click here.
​County offering free face coverings for pickup at all Libraries. Leon County continues to make free face coverings available for pickup at all County library locations during regular hours. Through the library program and with OEV, the County has distributed over 475,000 masks to citizens. Five face masks per individual will be allowed to ensure adequate supply to meet demand. For locations and hours click here.

Leon County's COVID-19 Health Metrics

Weekly Documented New Cases

                       230     INCREASING (from 209 cases)

Weekly Percent of Positive Cases
                     2.96%   INCREASING (from 2.7%)

Weekly Emergency Room Visits with Influenza-like Illness

   11        DECREASING (from 22 visits)

Weekly Emergency Room Visits with COVID-like Illness

17        DECREASING (from 29 visits) 

COVID-19 by the Numbers. Global cases of COVID-19 now exceed 127 million. According to the Florida Department of Health (FDOH) there are or have been 29,376 positive cases of COVID-19 in Leon County. In Florida, there are or have been 2,009,408 positive cases of COVID-19, and 33,247 COVID-19-related deaths. These numbers are updated regularly by FDOH; visit the dashboard for more detailed information, here. Local testing date includes public and private tests performed in Leon County, including Antigen tests.

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