Broward Sheriff's Office and city emergency management urge drivers to slow down and encourage vulnerable‑population registry signups

Broward Sheriff's Office deputies and the City of North Lauderdale emergency management coordinator used the meeting to give residents safety and preparedness guidance, urging slower driving, basic vehicle‑security practices and pre‑registration for county emergency services for vulnerable residents.

"Speeding has been involved in approximately one‑third of all motor vehicle fatalities," said Deputy Edwin of the Broward Sheriff's Office traffic unit, who urged drivers to slow down and consider the safety of other motorists and pedestrians.

Deputy Martinez, the local school resource deputy, warned that "vehicle crimes are becoming a crime of opportunity" and recommended parking in well‑lit areas, locking vehicles, removing valuables from sight and not leaving an unattended vehicle running.

Brad Myers, the city’s emergency management coordinator, encouraged residents who are at risk due to disability, frailty or health issues and who plan to remain at home during storms to pre‑register with Broward County’s Vulnerable Population Registry (VPR). He said residents may register online, by calling Broward County’s 311 call center or by contacting North Lauderdale’s emergency management office. Myers stressed that registration should be completed before a storm threatens.

The deputies and emergency management coordinator gave practical, preventive steps and contact information for residents and asked the community to call 311 or (954) 831‑4000 to register for the VPR or to report suspicious behavior.