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Broward County Orders Beaches Closed for July 4th Weekend
BROWARD COUNTY, FL – The number of COVID-19 cases continues to surge across Florida, with increases in all South Florida counties, and particularly in Broward. On Sunday, after consultation with Municipal Mayors, the Mayor of Miami-Dade County and the Administrator of Palm Beach County, Mayor Dale V.C. Holness announced the closure of Broward County beaches over the Fourth of July weekend.
Individuals are still welcome to exercise or walk on the boardwalk, but no lounging, swimming, surfing, or sunbathing will be allowed. The Deerfield Beach International Fishing Pier will be open for fishing only, and pier parking will only be open to anglers. No sightseeing allowed on the pier from July 3rd – 5th. To read entire order click: http://dfb.city/1846/Executive-Orders.
June 29, Deputy County Administrator Monica Cepero issued Emergency Order 20-19, which officially closes the beaches from 12:01AM on Friday, July 3, through 11:59PM on Sunday, July 5. The Order also clearly identifies the entities authorized to enforce the closure and sets forth consequences for non-compliance, including civil and criminal penalties.
“Like all Floridians, Broward County is closely monitoring the percentage of positive cases of COVID-19. Although closing our beaches on a holiday weekend may be an unpopular decision for some, it is the responsible action for the County to take. Broward County and its municipalities take public safety actions seriously, as we believe it will help mitigate the spread of the virus and protect our residents and our community,” said Cepero.
The Order sets the minimum standards for compliance, however municipalities may establish more stringent standards within their jurisdictions, to the extent allowed by law.
Residents are reminded to stay home if they are able, wash their hands often, observe social distancing and wear a facial covering in public. Social distancing and facial coverings when in public areas are required in Broward County, and are critical to slowing the spread of COVID-19.
Broward County ordered beaches closed Starting today, July 3rd-5th. Individuals are still welcome to exercise or walk the boardwalk, but no lounging, swimming, surfing, or sunbathing will be allowed. The #DeerfieldBeach Pier will be open for fishing only, and the pier parking will only be open to anglers. No sightseeing allowed on the pier from July 3rd – 5th. To read entire message checkout link in the BIO or the Alert Center at http://ow.ly/ARC250AlDpg. #DFB #Broward #Florida #StayStrongDFB
