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National Flood Insurance Program Grants Coral Springs’ Participants A 10% Discount The NFIP’s Community Rating System gives Coral Springs a very good rating for its flood protection activities, which include publishing flood information twice a year. Our residents receive a 10% discount on NFIP insurance as a result of our good rating. Flood Warnings The City and Broward County have warning systems and severe weather emergency operating plans. When severe weather threatens, warnings will be issued on radio and television. Evacuation shelter locations and maps are available at City Hall and City Hall in the Mall at Coral Square. Flood Safety Even if your area is not directly hit by heavy winds, flooding is a potential threat. Knowing what to do to minimize your loss is the first step to storm survival. 1. Turn off electricity and natural gas. 2. Have a battery-powered radio or television to monitor flood warning information. 3. Heed warnings from officials and evacuate when orders are given, usually over radio and television. 4. Know your evacuation zone and route to a shelter. It may be difficult to distinguish between roads and canals during severe flooding. 5. Be particularly careful when moving about at night. The local branch library at 10077 NW 29 St. has flood protection information, copies of flood insurance rate maps and flood zone explanations. Flood Insurance Homeowner insurance policies do not cover loss due to flooding. Coral Springs participates in the National Flood Insurance Program, which makes coverage available to everyone in the city. The City urges residents and business owners to buy flood insurance to protect against potential devastating loss. Property owners may insure buildings and contents; renters may insure their possessions. Just because you haven’t been flooded doesn’t mean you won’t be. Call your insurance agent today. Floodplain Development Permit Requirements All development, including new construction, repair/replacement work and additions, signs, fences, fill and tree removal requires a permit. Contact the Building Department at 344-1025. Draining System Maintenance The City has a system of drainage catch basins for storm water management that is maintained on a regular basis by the Public Works Department. Basins drain into canals that are maintained by specific drainage districts. State law prohibits dumping in waterways. Violations should be reported to Citizen’s Services, 344-1001; or the Police Department, 344-1800. Some Valuable Property Protection Measures In Case Of Storm 1. Check everything outside your home that could blow away or be blown against the house. Garbage cans, gardening tools, toys, lawn furniture, awnings and the like can become deadly missiles in hurricane-force winds. Carefully secure objects that cannot be taken inside. 2. Park your car on high ground, preferably inside a garage or other shelter and set the parking brake. Fill the gas tank and make sure your windshield wipers are in working order in case you must evacuate later. 3. Cut down loose tree limbs and palm fronds. If you have a swimming pool, drain half of the water to prevent the pool from overflowing. 4. Move furniture to the second floor or at least elevate expensive items on concrete blocks. Put electronic devices and other easily damaged items inside plastic bags and place on high shelves. Sandbag around doors and other openings to minimize flood damage. 5. Put up storm shutters or board and tape windows and other openings. Tape may not keep a window from breaking but it can minimize damage from flying glass. More than 90 percent of Coral Springs is located within a Special Flood Hazard Area, which means your home could be prone to flooding. For information about your property, call the Community Development Department at 344-1160. 6. Small boats should be pulled from the water and secured. Filling the boat with water may keep it from being blown away. For trailered boats, strip them of accessories, let the air out of the tires and last down the boat and trailer. 7. Severe storms may cause prolonged power or water failure. Keep emergency supplies on hand, including several flashlights, candles, a camp store or canned heat, a battery-powered radio and prescription medicines. 8. Stock food that requires no refrigeration and little preparation. Be sure you have plenty of water for drinking and fill the bathtub to ensure water is available for washing and flushing the toilet.
ON THE COVER inside this issue Bring the whole family out and celebrate Independence Day at the City’s 4th of July Celebration at 6 p.m. at Sportsplex AAA Credit Rating City receives AAA Credit Rating - Wall Street’s highest distinction, and a savings to our community. Page 2 Fire Department Volunteer Fire Department receives additional support during peak daytime hours. Page 3 CITY COMMISSION Mayor John Sommerer Vice Mayor Maureen Berk Commissioner Rhonda Calhoun Commissioner Alan Polin Commissioner William Stradling The Coral Springs Citizen is produced six times a year by the Communications & Marketing Division of the City of Coral Springs for the benefit of residents and businesses. This publication is made possible by the Coral Springs City Commission. If you have questions or comments, please call (954) 344-1021; or write to us at City Hall, 9551 W. Sample Rd., Coral Springs, FL 33065. Send your e-mail to cmsec@ci.coral-springs.fl.us. The TTY number for the hearingimpaired is (954) 344-1022. 4th of July Celebration Come out and celebrate July 4th with us at 6 p.m. at Sportsplex for food, fun and tons of fireworks! Page15 Plus... City Manager Michael S. Levinson Communications Manager Sheri Chadwick Communications Coordinator Liz Kolodney Publications Coordinator Nicki Schaeffer Multimedia Coordinator Matt Hoffman Citizen Survey Results . . . . . . .2 Building Department . . . . . . . .3 Victim Rights Resource Fair . .6 Hurricane Preparedness . . . . .8 Matching Grant Program . . . . .9 Charter School . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Museum of Art . . . . . . . . . . . .11 City Hall in the Mall . . . . . . . .13 Swimming Lessons . . . . . . . .15 And Much More, INSIDE June/July 2000 CITIZEN • 1
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