Hurricane Information
Updates
During a storm, daily updates will be provided here with the most current information.
Pre-Hurricane Information
Broward County Hurricane Preparedness Guide (PDF)
Trim Trees & Shrubbery
Now is the time to trim trees and shrubbery, and remove coconuts. All vegetation is picked up in the City on a weekly basis. Having your property maintained before a storm will help to ensure that our Public Works Department will be able to assist all areas of the City during unexpected emergencies.
Dispose of Trash & Unwanted Household Items
Now is the time to get rid of unwanted items. In previous years many residents waited until a hurricane was on its way before they emptied out their garages to make room for vehicles, and unfortunately had to bring their unwanted household items and trash back into their garages because there wasn’t enough time for trash collection.
Shelters or Evacuation Plan
Now is the time to form a family hurricane action plan. Lighthouse Point is in a mandatory evacuation area with Category 3 and above storms. Determine what hurricane plan you and your family will follow should the need arise, how your home will be secured, and where you will stay. The best place to stay is in a home which is outside of the evacuation zone and that has hurricane shutters, food, and supplies.
Hurricane Information
It is important to note that you must be self-sufficient for at least the first 72 hours after the storm.
Be sure to have a sufficient supply of food, water, and other necessary items. The City has been advised that we will not be a point of distribution for ice, food, or water, as we were during Hurricane Wilma. Do not expect garbage pickup for at least 7 days.
Shelters or Evacuation Plan
Be sure to have a family hurricane action plan. Lighthouse Point is in a mandatory evacuation area with Category 3 and above storms. Determine what hurricane plan you and your family will follow should the need arise, how your home will be secured, and where you will stay. The best place to stay is in a home which is outside of the evacuation zone and that has hurricane shutters, food, and supplies.
As a storm is approaching do not put out tree limbs, debris, bulk trash items, or clean out your garage to make room for vehicles. In previous years many residents waited until a hurricane was on its way before they emptied out their garages to make room for vehicles, and unfortunately had to bring their unwanted household items and trash back into their garages because there wasn’t enough time for trash collection.
Residents with special medical needs, and who have registered with the Broward County Vulnerable Population Registry will have a choice of two pick up locations in the City. They are City Hall, 2200 NE 38 Street and Dan Witt Park 4521 NE 22 Avenue. You must be registered with Broward County to be transported to a shelter.
In the Case of a Power Outage
To report or track an outage: Call 800-4-OUTAGE (800-468-8243) or visit the FPL Power Outages webpage.
For up-to-date news and information regarding FPL’s overall restoration progress, go visit the Power Tracker. You can also follow FPL on Twitter or on Facebook.
City Emergency Notifications
To receive emergency notifications via text, please text 33064 to 888777.
Follow us on our social media accounts:
City Facebook Page: facebook.com/lighthousepointgov
Instagram: instagram.com/cityoflighthousepointfl
Twitter: https://twitter.com/cityoflhp
Nextdoor: nextdoor.com/agency/city-of-lighthouse-point
Recreation Facebook Page: facebook.com/cityoflighthousepointrec
Police Department Facebook Page: facebook.com/LighthousePointPolice
Fire Department Facebook Page: facebook.com/LHPstation22
Library Facebook Page: facebook.com/lighthousepointlibrary
Post-Hurricane Debris Collection
Following these specific guidelines depicted below when hauling hurricane-related debris and household garbage to the curb will make for a speedier removal process.