News From Town Hall

IT’S SUMMER (AND MOSQUITO) TIME!

From Code Compliance — During summertime, we experience an increase in temperature and lots of rain, contributing to mosquito breeding. Aside from being a nuisance, bites from infected mosquitoes can spread different diseases. Here are some tips to help you and the community to be protected.

• Get rid of standing water in and around your home or your business. Make sure to drain water from house gutters, trash cans, pet bowls, flower pots, or any other container where water has accumulated.

• Properly discard any item, such as old tires, bottles, containers, or toys, that are not being used. These items can collect water, creating a breeding ground for mosquitoes.

• If you have bromeliads as part of your landscape, flush the water out of your plants since they can hold water between their leaves.

• Ensure your pool’s chemical balance is correct, and drain plastic swimming pools when not in use.

• Mosquitoes are most active during dawn and dusk. Cover your skin with clothing and apply mosquito repellent if you are out during this time.

Please report any neglected pool or any other accumulation of standing water to the Town’s Code Compliance Division at 305-861-4863, ext. 233. You can also report any mosquito nuisance areas to Miami-Dade County by dialing 311.

Hurricane Season Starts June 1

Hurricane season officially begins June 1 in Florida and runs through November 30. Last year served as a sobering reminder of the power these storms can bring to coastal communities. Don’t get caught off guard! Now is the time to prepare. Visit the Town website as well as miamidade.gov/hurricane for a list of resources and more information.

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