Hollywood declares state of emergency due to flooding ahead of heavy rain and Tropical Storm Milton

FORT LAUDERDALE — As South Florida expects periods of heavy rain on Sunday and Tropical Storm Milton strengthens, some areas are already seeing flooding, especially Broward County.

The City of Hollywood has declared a state of emergency ahead of Sunday’s conditions and people are bracing for severe weather. With more rain and Milton heading toward Florida, people are nervous.

On Saturday morning, CBS News Miami saw Hollywood residents waking up to floodwaters and trying to navigate through it. Hollywood Police announced street closures due to the weather, mainly in the area of Sheridan Street.

With morning rain causing the flooding, residents are worried about the coming days.

“I live completely on the other end and I tried in that way and I couldn’t, so I’m hoping it dissipates so I can at least get home,” said Debbie Andersen.

“I already got all my stuff ready to go,” added Michael Sloan. “I got sandbags in a little wagon ready — waiting to be pulled in the place. I got my wall units already, [and] screws put in place. So, all I got to do is put them up and I’m sealed.”

The police is urging people driving in these conditions to slow down, stay focused and increase the distance between themselves and the car in front of them.