Broward County, FL
County in Florida
United States
Broward County, FL monitors trends in local rainfall and flooding with Document the Floods dashboard
County officials crowdsource resident reports of heavy rain and high tides using ArcGIS Survey123. The survey gathers data on affected areas, property types, water depth, and previous flooding. Residents pin their reported locations to an interactive map and supply visual evidence when available. The dashboard tracks flood patterns with a timeline of floods dating back to 2016 and visualizations of floods by municipalities.
Broward County, FL
United States
Broward County, FL Parks & Recreation uses Aira way-finding app to help visually impaired visitors
The Broward County Parks and Recreation Division is the first in the state of Florida to provide visitors with access to advanced way-finding through the Aira mobile app. The way-finding mobile app helps visually impaired visitors navigate the parks by connecting them to trained agents for real-time support. The agents provide users with up to 30 minutes of assistance per day to locate specific facilities, read signage, and provide general navigation.
Broward County, FL
United States
Broward County, FL prohibits businesses from asking job applicants about criminal history
Broward County approved a new ordinance to help residents with a criminal history find employment. The ordinance prohibits businesses from asking job applicants about their criminal history until after they have been interviewed for the position. The ordinance applies to any vendors seeking a county contract of $100,000 or more. The ordinance is intended to prevent individuals with a criminal history, particularly minorities, from being discriminated against while seeking employment.
Broward County, FL
United States