Help Margate Achieve a 100% Response Rate

It's Not too Late to Respond to the Census

It's not too late to complete the census form for you and your family. Help Margate get its fair share of the $1.5 trillion in federal funding available for schools, education, housing assistance, public services and programs, hospitals and health care centers, disaster recovery, and emergency readiness for pandemics like COVID-19. All it takes is 10 minutes of your time.

Be sure to count everyone in your household. The Census is only nine questions, and there are three easy ways to complete the form:

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Passive Use of Parks

As a reminder, City parks are opening for passive use such as walking, running and jogging. Boat ramps are also open.

Please know that park buildings, park equipment such as picnic tables and chairs, playgrounds, exercise equipment and restrooms remain prohibited. Residents are reminded to limit groups to no larger than ten (10) people in any park area.

The City of Margate encourages all residents to remain vigilant and continue observing the good health and safety practices recommended by the Florida Department of Health and the Centers for Disease Control. See the Emergency Order for complete details on requirements, limitations and restrictions.

Please be reminded that all CDC guidelines, including those regarding social distancing, facial coverings and hygiene, must be observed at all times by all persons using any of these newly open amenities. This includes observing social distancing and when not possible wearing facial covering if within six (6) feet of others. Law enforcement agencies are authorized to enforce this order.

Time to Make a Plan for Hurricane Season

With the COVID-19 pandemic, we’ve been focused on staying home and staying safe. But hurricane season, which runs June 1st through November 30th, is quickly approaching and the City of Margate encourages you to prepare your family and your home now.

Before a storm threatens, you should develop your family’s hurricane plan. A plan should include educating all members of the family about the dangers of a hurricane, creating a list of things that should be done before the storm, assessing your home for leaks or any vulnerable areas, deciding where you will go if you choose to evacuate, making plans for your pets, and gathering items for your family’s hurricane kit. Here’s a list of items for your kit:

Hurricane Supply List (3-7 day supply minimum)
Water – 1 gallon per person daily
Food – non-perishable or canned for the entire family
Toiletries – include hygiene items and moisture wipes
Can opener – non-electric
Paper plates and plastic utensils
Blankets, pillows, sleeping bag, clothing, rain gear
First aid kit
Prescription medicine – two weeks supply
Special items for infants or the elderly
Flashlight and radio (NOAA) with extra batteries
Cash, keys, documents (store important documents in a waterproof safe)
Pet care items

For more information, go to margatefl.com/hurricaneprep or visit the Broward County hurricane preparedness website at Broward.org/hurricane.

Water Quality Report Now Available Online

2019 Water Quality Report Available

NOW AVAILABLE! You can view the City of Margate’s 2019 Water Quality Report online at www.margatefl.com/ccr2019. This report contains important information about the source and quality of your drinking water. To have a report mailed to your home, go to www.margatefl.com/ccr2019 and complete fillable form to submit your contact information OR E-mail dees@margatefl.com with your name/address OR call (954) 972-0828.

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