FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
JULY 1, 2020
COVID-19 UPDATE 48:
BROWARD COUNTY ANNOUNCES PUBLIC DASHBOARD FOR COVID-19 BUSINESS COMPLAINTS
En Español
DAVIE, Fla. – The number of COVID-19 cases continues to increase in Florida as the nation prepares to enter the July 4th holiday weekend historically celebrated with large group gatherings and public celebrations. Broward County has launched a new tool to help residents ensure they are doing everything they can to contribute to a safer and healthier community and stopping the spread of the coronavirus.
Broward County’s Planning and Development Management Division today launched a public-facing dashboard of COVID-19 complaints that list businesses not following sanitation, social distancing, facial covering, and other reopening requirements contained in local Emergency Orders. The GIS-based website displays details about business complaints received, including:
- Name and location of businesses reported to be in violation
- Number and type of warnings and citations issued
- Complaint Outcomes (i.e., Warning Issued, Citation Issued, Resolved, or Pending Inspection)
The database is searchable by Commission District, and by municipality, making it easy for residents to find out if a business they plan on patronizing is observing all the requirements of the Emergency Orders.
Statistics through July 1, 2020 show:
- 1,273 substantiated complaints received
- 768 complaints are pending inspection
- 363 warnings and citations have been issued
- 142 complaints have been resolved
According to the dashboard, the most common type of violation is Failure to Follow Social Distancing. Other types of violations include Not Approved to Reopen, Not Following Sanitation Requirements; Not Following Appointment Guidelines, and Allowing More than 50% Indoor Capacity.
Residents are encouraged to bookmark the dashboard at http://arcg.is/1riWfH and visit it frequently for updates in your area.
Residents are reminded, especially over the holiday weekend, to celebrate responsibly. Follow social distancing and facial covering guidelines whenever and wherever possible, even at family gatherings. If you observe that a business is not following the preventive guidelines, you can report it anonymously online at MyBroward.Broward.org, or call 311.
To update or register for Town-related updates and emergency notification, please utilize the following mediums:
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Media Contact:
Leona Henry, Intergovernmental Affairs Manager
Office: 954-797-1035
Sussette Rodriguez, Public Relations Coordinator
Office: 954-797-1102
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