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The City of Miramar Emergency Management Division remains in close contact with state and local health officials regarding the recent outbreak of coronavirus disease (COVID-19).
We are monitoring the impact of this potentially deadly virus which continues to spread worldwide.
Updated 03/27/2020
Miramar City Manager Issues ‘Safer‐At‐Home’ Order for All Miramar Residents
- Effective 12:01 AM on Saturday, March 28, 2020 -
Miramar, FL (Friday, March 27, 2020) – Miramar City Manager Vernon E. Hargray today announced a Safer‐At‐Home Order requiring individuals to remain in place at home or place of residence, with exceptions for essential work and activities. People must maintain at least 6 feet of social distancing when conducting an allowed activity. The Order goes into effect at 12:01 a.m. on March 28th and will remain in full force and effect until terminated, in order to further contain the spread of COVID‐19 in Miramar and Broward County.
Read the full Press Release here.
Read the full Emergency Order here.
City of Miramar Issues Notice of Virtual Commission Meeting on April 1, 2020
Miramar, FL (Friday, March 27, 2020) - The City of Miramar continues to share new information as the COVID-19 health crisis continues to affect our community. The City is urging everyone to stay at home and take measures to limit their risk of exposure to COVID-19. On Wednesday, April 1st at 7:00 p.m., the City will host a virtual Commission meeting where residents and businesses will be granted public access via phone, web and live stream.
Read the full Press Release here.
Read the Virtual Public Meeting instructions here.
City of Miramar Urges Residents and Businesses to Practice Social Distancing and Work from Home
Miramar, FL (Tuesday, March 24, 2020)– As part of its evolving response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, the City of Miramar has closed additional city facilities to the public, while maintaining essential staff, to follow COVID-19 social distancing guidelines established by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the Florida Department of Health. Read more...
City of Miramar Mayor Wayne M. Messam and City Manager, Vernon E. Hargray Sign an Executive Order to Declare a State of Emergency in Response to the Coronavirus Pandemic
Miramar, FL (Saturday, March 14, 2020) – City of Miramar Mayor Wayne M. Messam and City Manager, Vernon E. Hargray signed an executive order to declare a state of emergency in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Mayor Messam stressed that it is extremely important that residents and businesses in the City of Miramar know that the City is taking every precautionary measure to ensure their safety and welfare.
“Our top priority is protecting the health, safety and welfare of our residents and businesses,” Mayor Messam emphasized.
The Mayor issued a call to action for every member of the city, all residents, city employees and businesses to take immediate steps to help stop the spread of this deadly virus. He urged the community to follow the advice of the Florida Department of Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Read More...
Important Documents
Updates:
Updated 03/26/2020
TEST SITES BY COUNTY
BROWARD COUNTY
Open for individuals that meet certain criteria. Visit Broward County online for the list of criteria and to see if the site requires appointments. broward.org/Coronavirus/Pages/Collection-Sites.aspx.CB SMITH PARK
Pre-registration required: 954-276-4680
900 N. Flamingo Road, Pembroke Pines, 9AM – 5PM daily
Broward.org/CoronaVirus/pages/CBsmithDriveThru.aspx
CLEVELAND CLINIC
Krupa Center, 3250 Meridian Parkway, Weston, 7AM - 7PM
Call 954-659-5951 to make appointment. Only patients with appointments will be scheduled.
The Cleveland Clinic will be accepting patients with or without insurance.
My.clevelandclinic.org/landing/preparing-for-coronavirus
FESTIVAL FLEA MARKET/ BROWARD HEALTH
2900 Sample Road, Pompano Beach
By Appointment Only, 954-320-5730
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY
For latest updates on Miami Dade County sites visit:Miamidade.gov/global/initiatives/coronavirus/home.page
HARD ROCK STADIUM
Pre-registration required: 305-252-4820
347 Don Shula Dr, Miami Gardens, 9AM – 5PM daily
Free of charge
COMMUNITY HEALTH OF SOUTH FLORIDA, INC.
Pre-registration required: 305-252-4820
Doris Ison Health Center, 10300 SW 216 Street, Miami, 9AM – 12PM, Monday - Friday
The cost of the test is $60 to $100. CHI says it is covered by insurance.
CHI plans to add a second testing location at its Marathon Health Center by March 23.
HIALEAH
Larkin Community Hospital
cvtesting.larkinhospital.com
1475 West 49th Place, Hialeah, 9AM – 5PM, Monday – Friday
MARLINS PARK
Marlins Park, 501 Marlins Way, 9 AM Daily
Testing is by appointment only: (305) 499-8767
Miami-Dade residents only
Updated 03/30/2020
Attention Job Seekers!
CareerSource Broward is hosting a virtual job fair on Friday, April 3, 2020, 9AM - 11PM.
Sign-up at csbdvirtualjobfair.easyvirtualfair.com!
Updated 03/27/2020
The City of Miramar continues to monitor the situation and modify our response accordingly, while disseminating critical information as well as preventative measures to the public and City employees. For the latest updates regarding the coronavirus, please visit https://floridahealthcovid19.gov/#latest-stats or call 866-779-6121.
COMMUNITY BUS SERVICE - Operating on Reduced Schedule
Beginning Monday, March 30, 2020, the Community Bus Service will operate on a reduced schedule due to COVID-19 and the recommendation that many are following to ‘stay at home’. New operating hours:
Daily: 7:00 AM - 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
This new schedule will be in effect for 2 weeks or until conditions improve. This schedule is subject to change.
PUBLIC COMMISSION MEETING - Scheduled April 1, 2020 at 7PM. Maximum of 10 people are allowed in Commission Chambers for Social Distancing. Virtual access is available via phone, website, television, email: Click here for information.
- EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT (EM): in conjunction with Fire-Rescue is coordinating the response effort and working with County EM in ensuring that critical supplies needed for City operations are received. EM is also actively monitoring all State updates during this constantly changing event.
- FIRE-RESCUE is prepared and taking all recommended precautions in regards to personal protective equipment (PPE) ensuring the safety of those we serve and our first responders.
- BILL PAYMENT: Cashier/Water Billing: Closed, effective Monday, March 30, 2020.
The City will waive the processing fee for online and phone payments, until further notice. Pay your water bill, permit fees, business tax and other services online at miramarfl.gov/billpayment , by phone 24/7 at 954-602-HELP (4357), by mail or drop box locations. Sign up for e-bill - miramarfl.gov/ebill.
- City Hall, 2300 Civic Center Place - A white drop box at the front of the 2200 Building.
- Multi-Service Center, 6700 Miramar Parkway - A white drop box near the cash office drive thru window.
- Sunset Lakes, 2801 SW 186th Avenue - A white drop box on the left side directly across from the main building.
- CHILDCARE: Closed
- SENIOR SERVICES: Closed
- ADULT DAYCARE: Closed
- HAZARD WASTE & ELECTRONIC COLLECTION: Service cancelled through June 2020.
- CITY FACILITIES: Effective Monday, March, 23, 2020, until further notice.
- City Hall: Closed to the public.
- Multi-Service Complex: Modified schedule (10am to 4pm), please call 954-889-2719.
- Community Development (Building/Planning Zoning): If you have business with the Community Development Department, please contact them by e-mail or phone:
- Building: buildingpermitclerks@miramarfl.gov or (954) 602-3200
- Fire: sdsalgado@miramarfl.gov or (954) 602-4882
- Planning & Zoning: pandz@miramarfl.gov or (954) 602-3264
- Housing: emgriffth@miramarfl.gov or (954) 602-3247
- Engineering: engineeringservices@miramarfl.gov or (954) 602-3304
- Parks: All parks and facilities, community centers, courts, fields, restrooms and playgrounds closed.
- Miramar Cultural Center: Box Office Modified Schedule (Noon to 3pm, Tuesdays to Fridays), please contact them by phone: 954-602-4500, prompt 1.
- City Clerk: Closed to the public.
- Procurement: Closed to the public.
BROWARD COUNTY
Closing of All Non-Essential Businesses:
On Sunday, March 22nd, Broward County issued Emergency Order 20-01 which ordered the closing of all non-essential retail and commercial business locations. Essential businesses include healthcare providers and public health operations, grocery stores, media services, gas stations, banks, hardware, pawn shops, contractors, tradesmen, landscape and pool services, delivery services, online educational institutions, laundromats, and restaurant pick-up/drive-through, transportation services, assisted living and childcare facilities, logistic providers, telecommunications providers, marinas, waste management services, hotels, motels, and other lodging establishments, veterinarians and pet boarding facilities, firearm and ammunition supply stores, moving and storage, businesses that supply office products, ship or deliver goods, engaged in home based care of others, or provide professional services, and any business that employs five (5) or fewer persons where employees do not come in regular contact with the general public during the regular course of business.
Broward County Public Schools:
Parents are encouraged to visit Browardschools.com/coronavirus which is updated daily or visit Browardschools.com/learningnevercloses for additional resources. For information on food and nutrition services provided, visit BCPS Food and Nutrition Services.
Broward County Parks:
All parks operated by Broward County are closed to public access beginning at 12:01AM on Tuesday, March 24, until further notice. This includes regional, neighborhood and specialty parks; nature centers; and natural areas. C.B. Smith Park in Pembroke Pines will remain open as a COVID-19 drive-through testing collection site until further notice. Parks employees will continue to report to work.
Broward County Transit (BCT):
Broward County asks that members of the public limit their use of bus and para-transit services to essential travel only, and that riders comply with the CDC recommendations for social distancing. BCT will also implement the following social distancing measures, until further notice:
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Beginning Tuesday, March 24, customers will enter and exit the bus only via the rear doors, except for customers who require use of the wheelchair ramp, which will remain available at the front door.
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Also beginning March 24, bus fare collections will be temporarily suspended on all bus service, including TOPS para-transit.
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Beginning Saturday, March 28, BCT will operate a Saturday schedule daily, Monday through Saturday; Limited Stop (or “Breeze”) service will be eliminated, and Express buses will operate on 30-minute schedules. Sunday schedules will continue as they currently are.
As a reminder, Broward County Libraries were closed to in-person public access at the close of business on March 19, until further notice. Libraries staff will continue to report to work.
Meetings and Gatherings:
No gathering greater than 10 people.
Visit Broward.org/Coronavirus for the latest county updates.
BROWARD COUNTY NOTICE
Broward County Issues Emergency Order Urging Residents to Shelter in Place
Broward County issued Emergency Order 20-03 on March 26, 2020, announcing a Shelter-in-Place: Safer at Home Policy for residents. The Order clarifies certain aspects of Emergency Order 20-01, particularly with regard to businesses identified as “essential,” and defines “essential employees.” The Order states: “Individuals are strongly urged to remain home other than to engage in essential activities, which are the minimum activities necessary to conduct Minimum Business Operations as defined…or to engage in or patronize Essential Businesses as defined…unless otherwise expressly exempted from the limitations of Broward County Administrator’s Emergency Order 20-01.” Individual daily outdoor exercise that complies with social distancing guidelines as recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is permitted. Read more...
03/22/20 - Broward County issued Emergency Order 20-01 closing all non-essential retail and commercial business locations in incorporated and unincorporated Broward County. The closure is to take effect on 12:01AM on Monday, March 23. Read more...
If you see a business operating outside the guidelines established in the executive order, please contact the Broward County Coronavirus Hotline at (954) 357-9500.
03/17/20 - The COVID-19 situation continues to unfold in our community. Governor Ron DeSantis held a news conference Tuesday morning and announced new protective measures for Florida. Read Executive Order
- Effective 5PM today, all bars and nightclubs are ordered closed for 30 days.
- All restaurants are ordered to reduce their seating capacity by 50 percent of their building occupancy, stagger seating to support social distancing of 6 feet between patrons with no groups larger than 10, utilize take out and delivery when possible, and screen all employees.
- All colleges and universities are urged to switch to remote learning for the rest of the spring semester. Campuses are to be closed and students sent home.
The Governor stressed that these measures represent a minimum response for Florida. Municipalities are free to announce more stringent measures, based on local circumstances, as demonstrated by Fort Lauderdale today.
Governor DeSantis announced that Florida currently has 192 cases of COVID-19. Some Florida counties have no cases. As of 11AM today, Broward County had 43 confirmed cases. Tracking Map
A request from the state to assist with a mobile testing site at C. B. Smith Park, which will require the park to temporarily close. We have no other details at this time.
As shared earlier today, and reported by the media, there were 3 deaths of elderly individuals at the same assisted living facility. Thus far, only one of those individuals has tested positive for COVID-19 while the results for the other two are still pending.
We expect to make an announcement regarding Broward County Libraries tomorrow.
Broward County officials are in ongoing communication with neighboring counties, all County municipalities as well as consulting with County agency leadership to determine best next steps for Broward County and the region. This is a very fluid situation, and Broward County is assessing all of the information and recommendations coming in from health professionals and emergency managers on an ongoing basis.
We have proactively canceled all of the programs and activities at our libraries and at our parks, but the facilities currently remain open. Several weeks ago, we stepped up sanitizing procedures at all County government facilities.
There have been no reports of Broward County employees testing positive for COVID-19.
Health Department-recommended protective actions include:
- Avoid groups larger than 10.
- Avoid people who are sick.
- If you are sick, stay home. If you have symptoms of COVID-19 (fever, dry cough, shortness of breath and/or severe illness), call the Florida Department of Health at 954-412-7300 BEFORE visiting your health care provider, and follow their instructions.
- Take steps to protect vulnerable individuals – especially seniors over age 65 with underlying health issues. Remember the greatest percentage of individuals with a positive result fully recuperate.
To learn what Broward County is doing, visit Broward.org/Coronavirus.
STATE OF FLORIDA
Executive Order Number 2020-83 re: Emergency Management – COVID-19 – Protective Measures for Vulnerable Populations, Gatherings of Private Citizens and Density of the Workforce
- Directed the State Surgeon General and State Health Officer to issue a public health advisory to those residents listed below, urging them to take measures as necessary to limit their risk of exposure to COVID-19.
- All persons over 65 years of age should stay home.
- Persons that have a serious underlying medical condition-- such conditions include, but not limited to, chronic lung disease or moderate to severe asthma; serious heart conditions; immunocompromised status, including those in cancer treatment; and severe obesity.
- No social gatherings of 10 or more people.
- Those who can work from home should do so.
- Directs all persons who enter the State of Florida from an area with substantial community spread, to include the New York Tri-State Area (Connecticut, New Jersey and New York), to isolate or quarantine for a period of 14 days from the time of entry into the State of Florida or the duration of the person's presence in the State of Florida, whichever is shorter.
March 23, 2020
Executive Order Number 2020-80 re: Emergency Management – COVID-19 – Airport Screening and Isolation
- Requires the screening, isolation and quarantine of individuals whose point of departure originated outside the State of Florida in an area with substantial community spread or a "shelter-in-place" order, to include the New York Tri-State Area.
Executive Order Number 2020-68 Executive Order re: Emergency Management – COVID-19
- Executive Order 20-68 directs restrictions on the operations of certain bars, pubs, nightclubs, and restaurants. If you believe any licensee is operating contrary to the Governor’s Executive Order 20-68, please report the information on the Department of Business and Professional Regulation’s Complaint Filing Portal.
March 9, 2020
March 1, 2020
Florida Department of Health’s Emergency Orders
March 16, 2020
March 10, 2020
March 1, 2020
CITY OF MIRAMAR
- CHILDCARE: Closed
- SENIOR SERVICES: Closed
- ADULT DAYCARE: Closed
- MULTI-SERVICE COMPLEX: Modified schedule (10am to 4pm), please call 954-889-2719.
- PARKS: All parks and facilities, community centers, courts, fields, restrooms and playgrounds closed.
BROWARD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (BCPS)
Visit BCPS website for the latest information at www.browardschools.com/coronavirusFOOD AND NUTRITION SERVICES FOR STUDENTS AND FAMILIES MARCH 30-APRIL 15
Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) will continue to support students and their families through the coronavirus crisis by offering its grab-and-go meal service to 23 elementary schools, nine middle schools and 15 high schools throughout Broward County.Spanish | Haitian Creole | Portuguese
CHILDREN'S SERVICES COUNCIL OF BROWARD COUNTY (CSC) UPDATES
Visit CSC website for the latest information at www.cscbroward.org/coronavirus-covid-19/.3/11/20 - All CSC in-house trainings are cancelled, at least through March 31, 2020.
CHILDREN'S SERVICES COUNCIL OF BROWARD COUNTY (CSC) UPDATES
Visit CSC website for the latest information at www.cscbroward.org/coronavirus-covid-19/.3/11/20 - All CSC in-house trainings are cancelled, at least through March 31, 2020.
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SENIOR SERVICES: Closed
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ADULT DAYCARE: Closed
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MULTI-SERVICE COMPLEX: Modified schedule (10am to 4pm), please call 954-889-2719.
Please call Florida Department of Health in Broward County at 954-412-7300 and your healthcare provider before traveling to any healthcare facility.
For any other questions related to COVID-19 in Florida, please contact the Florida Department of Health's dedicated has established a coronavirus hotline. The call center is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 866-779-6121. Information is also available via email at COVID-19@flhealth.gov.
AGING & DISABILITY RESOURCE CENTER (ADRC)
Do You Need Help Paying Your Energy Bill? Contact the ADRC Helpline at 954.745.9779 for more information or visit adrcbroward.org.
Updated 03/25/2020
REEMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE FOR EMPLOYEES
If your employees have been impacted by the spread of COVID-19, the state of Florida offers Reemployment Assistance through CONNECT, Florida’s online Reemployment Assistance System at floridajobs.org.
STATE OF FLORIDA BUSINESS ASSISTANCE
- Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program - $50,000 max per business. Application available March 17, 2020 through May 8, 2020: floridadisasterloan.org.
- Business Damage Assessment Survey floridadisaster.biz/BusinessDamageAssessments
To apply for federal disaster assistance, visit the SBA Disaster website sba.gov/disaster. Contact the SBA Disaster Assistance Customer Service Center at 1-800-659-2955 (TTY: 1-800-877-8339) or e-mail disastercustomerservice@sba.gov.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:
- SBDC Florida Small Business Preparedness, Recovery, Resources for Coronavirus
- EDO Disaster Plan Templates and Customization Guide. If you need assistance with this document, jblackman@fedconline.org.
- SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL program)
- The Center for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) has continued business-related updates: cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/specific-groups/guidance-business-response.html
BROWARD EXECUTIVE ORDER
- Broward County issued Emergency Order 20-01 closing all non-essential retail and commercial business locations in incorporated and unincorporated Broward County. The closure is to take effect on 12:01AM on Monday, March 23.
On Sunday, March 22nd, Broward County issued Emergency Order 20-01 which ordered the closing of all non-essential retail and commercial business locations. Essential businesses include healthcare providers and public health operations, grocery stores, media services, gas stations, banks, hardware, pawn shops, contractors, tradesmen, landscape and pool services, delivery services, online educational institutions, laundromats, and restaurant pick-up/drive-through, transportation services, assisted living and childcare facilities, logistic providers, telecommunications providers, marinas, waste management services, hotels, motels, and other lodging establishments, veterinarians and pet boarding facilities, firearm and ammunition supply stores, moving and storage, businesses that supply office products, ship or deliver goods, engaged in home based care of others, or provide professional services, and any business that employs five (5) or fewer persons where employees do not come in regular contact with the general public during the regular course of business.
For more details on Executive Order 20-01 and to view the list of essential businesses, please visit Broward.org/Coronavirus/Pages/EssentialBusinesses.