Klotzman Law Firm

10/18/2024

WPTV is sorting through the confusion over debris pick-up in Palm Beach County following last week's tornadoes and tropical storm-force winds.

10/14/2024

If you're home or business has been damaged by one of the recent Florida hurricanes, don't walk away. Don't give up. Give me a call instead.

850-661-5088

https://apple.news/Acf6oToTsTtuFo5nS7waj3A

Many victims facing catastrophic losses due to water damage “are just walking away.”

10/13/2024

The tornado that ripped through Palm Beach County had peak winds of 140 mph, starting in Wellington and moving north for 21 miles to Jupiter Farms.

10/10/2024

Dear Friends and Family:

We hope that you and your loved ones are safe in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton. Now that the storms have passed, it’s time to rebuild. Over the next days and weeks, you are going to be approached by various individuals offering to help with your insurance claim. Please be careful and DO NOT sign any documents you do not understand. Doing so can have serious legal consequences and negatively impact your claim. We can help you avoid common mistakes and simplify the process.

Why should you hire Klotzman Law Firm to handle your Hurricane Claim?

• We work for YOU, not your insurance company!

• We protect YOUR RIGHTS!

• We provide you with LEGAL ADVICE!

• We review CONTRACTS!

• We MAXIMIZE YOUR RECOVERY!

• We only get paid if we WIN!

Dealing with an insurance claim can be overwhelming. Let us take care of it for you.

Let’s rebuild together,

Scott Klotzman, Esquire
850-661-5088

Our Hurricane Helene Attorneys are professional, efficient, and driven.

10/10/2024

BREAKING: Hurricane Milton made landfall as a powerful Category 3 hurricane near Siesta Key, Florida, around 8:30 p.m. EDT with 120 mph winds.

10/09/2024

10/09/2024

...MILTON APPROACHING THE COAST OF WEST-CENTRAL FLORIDA... ...LIFE-THREATENING STORM SURGE, DAMAGING WINDS, AND FLOODING RAINS EXPECTED ACROSS PORTIONS OF CENTRAL AND SOUTHWESTERN FLORIDA...

10/09/2024

...ENSURE YOU ARE IN YOUR SAFE LOCATION BEFORE THE ONSET OF STRONG WINDS OR POSSIBLE FLOODING...

Stay alert and take care of each other.

10/09/2024

10/09/2024

...MILTON EXPECTED TO MAKE LANDFALL ON THE GULF COAST OF FLORIDA LATE WEDNESDAY AS A DANGEROUS MAJOR HURRICANE...

That's the last complete advisory until 5 am est. Get some rest...tomorrow is going to be a long, long, crazy, crazy night.

10/09/2024

10/08/2024

Hurricane Milton Update 🌀

A Tropical Storm Warning and Flood Watch are in effect for Hollywood through Thursday. The National Weather Service expects strong, sustained tropical storm force winds and periods of heavy rainfall, with up to 5 inches possible for our area. Impacts to our area are expected to begin Wednesday afternoon.

Staff, including Hollywood Fire Rescue and the Hollywood Police Department are on enhanced schedules and patrol. City Hall and Administrative offices remain open for normal business hours on Wednesday.

Monitor a trusted news provider, like the US National Weather Service Miami Florida for the latest storm information.

Secure Loose Items
Residents are asked to secure garbage and recycling carts and mark them with your property address to help speed clean-up and recovery efforts. Ensure all loose items around your home such as outdoor furniture, tools, and decorations are securely fastened or brought inside to prevent them from becoming dangerous projectiles in gusty winds.

Garbage and Recycling Collection
Collections are operating on a normal schedule on Wednesday. Should the collection schedule change for Thursday, an update will be posted to the City’s main website and social media accounts.

Additionally, do not trim trees/landscaping or place bulk items curbside until after Hurricane Milton passes. If you currently have these items curbside, please pull them back in and secure them on your property.

Resident Self-Service Sand Distribution Through 12 p.m. on Wednesday.
Conditions are expected to deteriorate mid-day, as such, sand will be available on a first come, first served basis for Hollywood residents to create their own sandbags at the following locations:

o Jefferson Park, 1501 Jefferson Street
o Rotary Park, 3150 Taft Street
o Driftwood Community Center, 3000 N. 69th Avenue

Proof of Hollywood residency is required, please bring your own shovel and bags for self-service. Empty bag distribution at the Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Administrative office, 1405 S. 28th Avenue will end at noon tomorrow. Limit 10 bags per household.

Broward County Public Schools & Offices Closed on Wednesday & Thursday
Schools and District offices will be closed on Wednesday and Thursday. All before and after-school care services, activities and events are canceled on both days. The Magnet Program Expo scheduled for Thursday evening will be rescheduled. Normal operations are expected to resume on Friday, October 11.

Parking Fees Waived in City-operated Garages
DOWNTOWN GARAGES ARE FULL
SPACE IS AVAILABLE IN BEACH GARAGES

To assist Hollywood residents who live in low-lying areas, parking fees are waived in all City-operated parking garages until further notice. Hollywood residents may park their personal vehicles in the garages on a first-come, first-served basis. Proof of Hollywood residency will be required. No commercial trucks or fleet vehicles will be allowed. All vehicles must be parked legally in marked spaces. Any vehicles parked illegally or blocking other vehicles will be ticketed and could be towed. The City-operated parking garages are located here:

Hollywood Beach
o Garfield Garage - 300 Connecticut St.
o Nebraska Garage - 327 Nebraska St.

City of Hollywood Transit
The City is monitoring the storm for potential impacts to the City's transit services including the Sun Shuttle and Holly-Go Community Shuttle. Please visit the City's website for the latest information on anticipated service disruptions Wednesday evening into Thursday.

Broward County Transit
Broward County Fixed-Route Bus services are operating as normally scheduled, with the following exceptions:
Route 6, Hollywood, SW 30th Avenue Flooding
Effective Tuesday, October 8th - Until Further Notice
- Due to flooding, SW 30th Avenue is blocked at Collins Road.
The following detour is in effect:
- Northbound: Buses traveling northbound on SW 30th Avenue will turn east on Collins Road to SW 26th Terrace; north on SW 26th Terrace to SR 84; east on SR 84 and continue on the regular route.

Tri-Rail
Due to the severe weather conditions anticipated in South Florida from Hurricane Milton, the South Florida Regional Transportation Authority (SFRTA) will suspend Tri-Rail operations on Wednesday & Thursday.
For additional updates on service, passengers are encouraged to stay informed by monitoring local news, visiting www.tri-rail.com, calling 1-800-TRI-RAIL (874-7245) or following Tri-Rail on Facebook and X.

Brightline
Brightline will cease operations on Wednesday & Thursday between West Palm Beach and Orlando in advance of Hurricane Milton, however, service between all South Florida stations is expected to continue. Passengers are encouraged to visit www.gobrightline.com and social media pages for the latest information.
Brightline will resume full operations after an assessment of track conditions once the storm has passed. Passengers who currently have a reservation should refer to their email for updates to their trip.

Flood Safety Reminders
o Call 911 if floodwater impacts your home and creates an emergency situation such as a fire.
o Motorists should not attempt to drive through flooded areas. Remember, "Turn Around, Don't Drown."
o Use caution with electrical appliances, electrical cords and outlets if floodwaters have entered your home.
o Residents should not wade in standing flood water, which can contain contaminants. Following a heavy storm, sharp debris and other items from overturned garbage bins could be hidden in the water and cause injury. Standing water also may contain harmful bacteria that could cause infection. Children and pets should not be allowed to play in flood water.
o Residents should prepare to notify their homeowner’s insurance providers if they experience flood damage and seek their advice on documenting the damage and drying out your home. The same applies for contacting your vehicle insurance provider if you find your vehicle has been damaged.

Clearing Storm Drains
Residents are asked to check the basins on their street and rake away debris to ensure stormwater can easily drain from the road and surrounding properties. During extremely heavy rain, the stormwater system can become overwhelmed causing temporary flooding in low-lying areas. Please do your part by not parking on the swale and keeping catch basins clear.

Adopt a Catch Basin Program
Learn more about the importance of swales and how you can Adopt a Catch Basin to help control flooding in your neighborhood at www.hollywoodfl.org/adoptacatchbasin.

Construction Site Preparation
In preparation for the impacts of Hurricane Milton, Building Department staff have completed inspections of project sites in an effort to encourage contractors to secure their sites.