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Flooding Facts and Safety Tips
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Flooding is an act of nature that respects no boundaries. In Aventura, flooding is generally caused by heavy rainfall that occurs in short periods, as is common during summer thunderstorms, tropical storms, and hurricanes. The City is vulnerable to flooding from stormwater runoff and coastal storm surges. Due to this flood risk, FEMA has designated most of the City as a Special Flood Hazard Area on the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM). This map identifies areas susceptible to 10 or more inches of rain within 24 hours.
The potential for loss and damage in Aventura during a heavy storm or hurricane does exist. Residents and property owners should be aware of this potential risk and prepare to deal with flooding when it occurs.
Follow these Flood Safety Tips.
• Before the flood, learn and practice the safest route from your home or business to high ground if you must evacuate.
• During flooding, keep a battery powered radio tuned to a local station for emergency information.
• After the flood, before entering a building, check for structural damage and damage to appliances that use electricity or natural gas.
CHANGE out water in birdbaths and pet dishes at least once a week.
USE the Mosquito Larvicide Bti in bromeliads, fountains and rain barrels.
DRAIN any objects no longer in use that may hold water.
COVER. Wear protective clothing!
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Congrats DSAHS
On Tuesday, May 30th, two hundred seniors walked across the JW Marriott Turnberry stage as the very first graduating class of Don Soffer Aventura High School. This monumental day was more than four years in the making.
The class of 2023 has set the bar for future generations at DSAHS. These “first” seniors received notably high SAT and ACT scores, acceptance letters to over 50 colleges and universities, and over $5,000,000 in scholarships. One hundred eleven Soffer High graduates have already earned a full year of college credits. Ninety-four earned two full years of college credits. One hundred eight students earned full Bright Futures scholarships. Forty earned partial scholarships from Bright Futures.
Congratulations to the first-ever graduating class of Don Soffer Aventura High School! Well done, Barracudas, class of 2023!
Waterways Park Update
IMPORTANT NUMBERS
Mayor
Howard S. Weinberg, Esq.
Vice Mayor Amit Bloom
Commissioners
Rachel S. Friedland
Billy Joel
Paul A. Kruss
Dr. Linda Marks
Michael Stern
City Manager Ron Wasson
Assistant City Manager
Bryan Pegues
City Clerk
Ellisa L. Horvath, MMC
City Attorney
Weiss Serota Helfman Cole & Bierman
Field improvements are still being made at Waterways Park. The park is expected to reopen in June. Founders Park, Veterans Park, Peace Park, and Waterways Dog Park will remain open as normally scheduled during this time.
For more information, contact the City of Aventura Community Services Department at 305-466-0183 or via email at parksrec@cityofaventura.com.
Main Number 305-466-8900
Community Development
305-466-8940
Community Services
305-466-8930
Police (Non-Emergency) 305-466-8989
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