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Oakland Park hurricane guide

Oakland Park is an inland city in east central Broward County, just north of Fort Lauderdale. About 40 percent of the city is in a special flood hazard area, so flooding from heavy rain and canals is the main hurricane risk after wind. The Broward Sheriff's Office provides police service.

Checked on September 30, 2026

Every phone number and web address on this page was checked against official sources on that date. Details can change, especially during a storm. Always follow instructions from the City of Oakland Park. In a life threatening emergency, call 911.

Official website: oaklandparkfl.gov

What to know in Oakland Park

  • About 40 percent of Oakland Park is in a special flood hazard area. The city urges everyone to buy flood insurance, even outside those areas, and notes a typical 30 day wait before a new policy starts.

Emergency and information numbers

Service Number Notes
City Manager's Office 954-630-4200 Office line. Not for emergencies.

Official alerts and information

  • Oakland Park CodeRED: City emergency alerts. Sign up before a storm. Website.
  • Oakland Park Flood Protection Information: Flood risk, flood insurance, and how to report flooding. Website.

County services that cover Oakland Park

Broward County manages evacuation zones, evacuation centers, and emergency alerts for everyone who lives in Oakland Park. The Broward County guide has the full list of county numbers, radio stations, and recovery help.

Power, water and debris

  • Public works (after hours): After-Hours and Weekend Service Center. Also the number to report flooding. Phone: 954-561-6275.
  • Public works: Office line. Phone: 954-630-4414.
  • Utility Billing and Water: Office line for city water accounts. Phone: 954-630-4280.

Sources

Checked on September 30, 2026. If a number or address here is wrong, please tell us at Keith@KMyers.me.