Because of the heavy rains caused by a Tropical Depression that crossed over South Florida on Saturday, June 4th, two multifamily dwellings were deemed unsafe by the city’s Building Department.
At approximately 10:00 a.m. the Coral Springs Parkland Fire Department responded to 7827 NW 39th Court after a report of excessive water damage. Chief Building Official Alex Hernandez determined the structure to be unsafe and all families residing in the six-unit complex relocated to homes of friends and family.
At approximately 8:00 p.m. the Coral Springs Parkland Fire Department responded to the Sherwood Apartment Complex located at 1225 Riverside Drive due to water leaking into the electrical panel supplying power to the complex. As a result, power was shut off by FP&L, 40 units were evacuated, and the American Red Cross was called in to provide temporary housing assistance at local hotels for the families.
As repairs are being made to ensure the safety of the complex at Sherwood Forest, temporary housing through the City of Coral Springs and American Red Cross will be made available at the Senior Center at Sartory Hall (10150 NW 29th Street) starting at 2 p.m. today. The center will remain closed to the general public for as long as the facility is needed for housing.
The City of Coral Springs Office of Emergency Management and American Red Cross will continue to work together to support the families displaced due to excessive rain.
