City Closed in Observance of Memorial Day

The City of Margate's Administrative offices will be observing Memorial Day on May 25, 2020. All remote online and teleconferencing services will resume on Tuesday, Monday 26, 2020.

Blood Drive with COVID-19 Antibody Test on May 26th

The City of Margate, in partnership with Innovative Transfusion Medicine (ITM), will hold a blood drive with COVID-19 antibody tests on Tuesday, May 26th from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 5701 Margate Boulevard. Anyone who has not travelled and is not experiencing any flu like symptoms is encouraged to donate blood.

Innovative Transfusion Medicine, a local not-for-profit blood center serving hospitals throughout the United States, announced today that any voluntary Whole Blood Donations made at select locations and up to a defined quantity will include a COVID-19 IgG Antibodies along with mini-physical, cholesterol test and snacks. Over the past several weeks, Blood Centers throughout the country are experiencing a significant drop in donations due in response to the Coronavirus emergency. Schools, churches, businesses and public entertainment closings have disrupted routine donations.

Blood donation is safe and precautions to ensure donor safety remain in full force. New guidance has been provided to further protect donors from exposure. ITM has adopted these policies to restrict those who may be at risk. Every donor will be assessed for a current fever and recent symptoms and/or travel activity.

Donating blood poses no known risk to donors. Blood centers are regulated by the FDA and must follow specific guidelines to ensure the safety of donors and the blood supply.

If you are a healthy individual, age 17 or older, who weighs at least 115 pounds, you can donate blood. Please bring Photo ID as it is required. For blood drive information and Branch center hours, please call ITM in Coral Springs at (954) 531-6335.

Options for Paying Your Water Bill

During these unprecedented times, exceptional measures are needed. The City implemented a special policy in mid-March to immediately suspend water disconnections and late fees while offering payment extensions. These policies will remain in effect through June.

The Utility Billing Division will continue to work with customers one-on-one as we prepare to carefully transition back to our standard policies in July. We request that you follow the social distancing recommendations issued by the CDC as we open and continue to use pay online, mail your payment, drop a payment in the drop box located at 901 NW 66th Ave, bill pay through your bank, or enroll in automatic payments. Cash payments can be made at any Amscot location 24/7, no service fee will be charged at this time. For more information, please visit https://www.margatefl.com/675/Coronavirus-COVID-19

National Salute to America's Heroes Flyover

On Saturday, May 23rd, the U.S. Air Force F-16C Fighting Falcon Aircraft from the 482nd Fighter Wing (The Mako's) Air Force Reserve Command in Homestead, and the USCG MH65 Helicopter and USCG C-144 Aircraft (modified flight path) from the U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Miami, will do a special tribute flyover to honor our frontline warriors!

Click here to view the flight plan.

Remember to practice social distancing when observing the flyover.

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For questions or comments about the information shared above, please email pio@margatefl.com.