Spotlight On The City Of Hollywood: Adopt A Catch Basin, The Alert Hollywood Service & A Free ArtsPark Concert

June 6, 2024

Now that we are in the rainy season, frequent heavy rainstorms increase the potential for localized flooding. City of Hollywood crews work to keep the more than 157 miles of underground storm system piping and 4900 catch basins clean. Residents can also do their part by pitching in to help control flooding in and around their neighborhood by adopting their own catch basin. The adoption is easy - just sign-up to adopt, take a look at the basin at least once a month and clean it as needed. Then submit proof of your efforts. In doing so, you can earn points for rewards for helping to prevent flooding and waterway pollution.

Help to make a real difference in your neighborhood, sign up today: www.hollywoodfl.org/1460/Adopt-A-Catch-Basin-Program

You can also reduce the amount of debris that flows into the storm drain system by throwing coconuts into your garbage cart for collection, and ensuring your lawn clippings and yard waste is properly disposed of.

For catch basin issues in the City of Hollywood, please call the Underground Utilities Division at: (954) 921-3046.

Flood Safety Tips
• Call 911 if flood water impacts your home and creates an emergency situation such as a fire. Motorists should not attempt to drive through flooded areas. Remember, "Turn Around, Don't Drown."

• Use caution with electrical appliances, electrical cords and outlets if floodwaters have entered your home.

• Residents should not wade in standing flood water, which can contain contaminants. Following a heavy storm, sharp debris and other items from overturned garbage bins could be hidden in the water and cause injury. Standing water also may contain harmful bacteria that could cause infection. Children and pets should not be allowed to play in flood water.

• Residents should prepare to notify their homeowner’s insurance providers if they experience flood damage and seek their advice on documenting the damage and drying out your home. The same applies for contacting your vehicle insurance provider if you find your vehicle has been damaged.

Additional information about storm water flooding can be found at: www.hollywoodfl.org/103/Stormwater

Sign Up for "Alert Hollywood" Emergency Notifications
Register today for Alert Hollywood emergency notifications system. Used by many government agencies throughout Florida, Alert Hollywood notifies residents through phone calls, e-mails and/or text messages to mobile phones of an emergency in the community such as a hurricane watch or warning, flash flood warning, tornado warning, serious police situations and other critical incidents.

To register, visit: www.hollywoodfl.org/725/Alert-Hollywood and click on the Alert Hollywood logo to get to the registration page. Register by clicking on the "Sign Up" link located just below the login fields. After you submit your information, you will receive Alert Hollywood notifications whenever an alert is issued. Alerts may be received by phone and/or email address. Severe weather alerts issued by the National Weather Service are automatically issued through the Alert Hollywood system if you elect to receive those notifications.

The Alert Hollywood service is free to the public. Text message fees by your wireless carrier may apply depending on your mobile phone plan.

Free ArtsPark Concert Experience
The Hollywood ArtsPark Experience is a free series of family-friendly events in the magnificent Hollywood ArtsPark Amphitheater, celebrating the vibrant cultures of South Florida through music, food, culture.

Produced by The Rhythm Foundation for the City of Hollywood, this event series engages Hollywood residents, businesses and visitors, and promotes historic downtown Hollywood as a wonderful place to live, work and play.

The ArtsPark at Young Circle is located at Hollywood Boulevard and US-1. Bring a lawn chair or blanket to enjoy the show from the giant lawn. This venue is plastic and foam free. Single-use containers are prohibited inside the park.

This Saturday, June 8th Rock in the Park – A Tribute to Dads featuring Live from '05 & Miami Beach Rock Ensemble will be featured at 7:00 p.m. on the ArtsPark stage.

For parking information, visit: http://hollywoodcra.org/DocumentCenter/View/3/downtown-parking-map?bidId=