Hurricane Milton: Tropical Storm Warning & Tornado Watch in Effect

North Bay Village is actively monitoring Hurricane Milton. This powerful storm is currently moving eastward across the Gulf of Mexico and is expected to make landfall on the west coast of Florida late tonight or early tomorrow morning.

A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for all of South Florida through Thursday, October 10 at 8:00 AM. A Tornado Watch is also in effect until 9:00 PM tonight.

North Bay Village may begin to experience Tropical Storm force winds and heavy rainfall as early as tonight. The most severe weather is expected to begin this evening through Thursday afternoon.
Village Hall & Post Office is closed today and will remain closed on Thursday, October 10.

Storm Monitoring and Preparations:
-NBV Public Works crews have been using a vacuum truck to clean storm drain basins and remove any blockage or debris.
-A high-volume pump has been installed on North Bay Island as a precautionary measure.
-An additional high-volume pump has been rented and will be installed on Treasure Island.
-Inlet filter storm screens have been removed from Treasure Island and North Bay Island.
-NBV Code Enforcement has visited all sites and addressed any pending mattes with potential hazards. Please call 305-389-7562 with questions or concerns.
-The Building Department has inspected all construction sites throughout the Village to check for hazards and ensure everything is secure.
-All active construction sites have stopped work until further notice.
-All NBV parks remain closed.
-Miami-Dade County Public Schools are closed Wednesday, October 9 and Thursday, October 10.
-Miami-Dade County and the U.S. Coast Guard have locked down bridges.
-FreeBee service has been suspended today.

Flood Preparation:
A limited supply of sandbags are available at 1841 Galleon Street.

Landscaping and Debris:
Do NOT leave any debris or tree branches at the end of the street. Avoid putting yard waste by the curb. Any landscaping debris must be removed prior to tropical storm-force winds affecting our area.
This precaution is also due to concerns about flooding potentially causing debris to drift.

Garbage Pick-Up CANCELLED:
Garbage pick-up for Thursday has been cancelled. Do NOT leave trash by the curb.

Resident Preparedness:
Secure any loose items on your balconies, patios, or in your yards that could become hazardous projectiles during a storm. This includes furniture, unsecured structures, stored materials, pool equipment, marine assets and construction items. Failure to comply will result in fines and penalties.
Stay informed by following official Village communications and local weather reports. Use caution driving and avoid flooded streets.

Emergency Information:
In case of a power outage, please call Florida Power & Light (FPL): 1-800-4-OUTAGE (1-800-468-8243).
Please call NBVPD non-emergency line: 305-758-2626 for live downed wires and sparking transformers.

Stay safe and be prepared!