City Facilities Update:
- City Hall and all City buildings are closed to the public until further notice.
- All City events and facility rentals are suspended until further notice.
City Commission Meeting -- April 1, 2020:
Due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19), all City facilities are closed, including City Hall. The City Commission meeting will be held per the Governor's Executive
Order 20-69
, and can be viewed via
webstream
on the City's website
www.oaklandparkfl.gov
, on Comcast Channel 78, AT&T Channel 99, or on the City's website the following day.
Public comments (no more than 250 words) can be submitted for the record to
publiccomments@oaklandparkfl.gov
by 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 1, 2020. For more information, please call the City Clerk's office at
954-630-4300
.
Parks and Recreation:
- City passive parks remain open at this time. - No group activity should be conducted.
- The Bark Park, playgrounds, pavilions, restrooms, exercise equipment, basketball, tennis, volleyball, bocce and pickle ball courts are closed.
Sanitation Services:
- Bulk, Garbage, and Recycling Collection Services continue to operate on their regular schedules.
The City’s
Call Center
is open weekdays from 8 AM to 8 PM at
954-630-4335
should you have any questions concerning city services. Check the
city’s website
for the most current information.
Other city services remain operational
, but staff is on a modified schedule for safety reasons. Activities such as building inspections and code response may be limited. City staff continues working in most offices (other staff remotely) and available by telephone and email.
View contact information here
.
Water & Wastewater Services
-- reminds residents that disinfecting wipes, although many claim to be “flushable” are generally not, and should not be flushed down the toilet as doing so may result in plumbing problems at home or further down the line. The same applies to tissues, paper towels and napkins. Please dispose of these items in your garbage.
Broward County:
Broward County Administrator Bertha Henry issued
Emergency Order 20-01
, closing all non-essential retail and commercial business locations in Broward County.
The closure went into effect at 12:01 AM on Monday, March 23
.
The Emergency Order defines in detail which retail and commercial businesses are considered essential, and directed to remain open. They include, but are not limited to, healthcare providers and equipment suppliers, doctor’s offices and urgent care centers, mental health professionals, home health care service providers, grocery stores and pharmacies, banks, gas stations, media and businesses that provide food, shelter, social services and other necessities for economically disadvantaged or otherwise needy individuals,
Businesses that remain open are directed to implement health professional recommendations for social distancing and all other preventive measures as advised by local health professionals and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC).
State and County Orders also include:
Broward County Public Schools:
The
Broward County Call Center
is assisting the Florida Department of Health in Broward County in answering public questions about COVID-19, including conducting over-the-phone pre-screenings to determine eligibility for testing. The new COVID-19 Call Center number is
954-357-9500
. The COVID-19 call center will accept calls from 8 AM to 8 PM, 7 days a week.
If you are concerned that you have been exposed to Coronavirus, please call the Florida Department of Health in Broward County at
954-412-7300
and your healthcare provider before traveling to any healthcare facility.
Ways to Stay Informed:
Oakland Park also shares important information and updates in other ways.
