Subtropical Storm Nicole closures & cancellations: Everything you need to know

South Florida is preparing for the possibility of a Category 1 hurricane to make landfall Wednesday night or Thursday morning as Nicole, a subtropical storm, strengthens and approaches the east coast.

Gov. Ron DeSantis issued a state of emergency in 34 Florida counties, including Broward, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach, on Monday, and officials are encouraging people to finish their preparations ahead of the storm.

This report will be updated as new information becomes available. Here’s what we know so far:

Broward, Palm Beach and Miami-Dade county schools were already scheduled to be closed to students Tuesday.

No decisions have been made about the remainder of the week, officials said Monday.

Broward County Public Schools Superintendent Vickie Cartwright and Palm Beach County School District Superintendent Mike Burke said Monday that their districts are monitoring Nicole’s development and will share updates about any closures on their websites and social media.

Floridians can report “severe price increases” on goods needed to prepare for the storm such as food, gasoline and lumber to 866-9NO-SCAM. Violations can also be reported at MyFloridaLegal.com.

Price gouging carries a $1,000 per violation fine and up to $25,000 for multiple violations during the same 24 hours.

Broward County shelters had not opened as of Monday night.

Sandbag distribution: City residents can pick up sandbags from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Mills Pond Park, 2201 NW Ninth Ave. Bags are limited to six per car. Bring your own shovel and proof of residency. The city is recommending people in tidal-influenced and coastal communities pick up sandbags.

Canceled: Light Up Lauderdale, scheduled for 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday in Esplanade Park, has been canceled.

Transportation: Water Trolley Service is suspended through Thursday.

Parking: The city has suspended parking fees at two garages for people to temporarily park during the storm. Fees will be suspended at Riverwalk Center Garage, 150 SE Second St., on levels 4, 5, 6 and the rooftop from noon Tuesday through noon Friday and at Las Olas Garage, 200 Las Olas Circle, on levels 3, 4 and 5.

Sandbag distribution: Pompano Beach residents can pick up sandbags on a first-come-first-serve basis at 1660 NE 10th St. from 8 a.m. to noon Tuesday. There is a maximum of 10 bags per household, and people will be required to show proof of residency.

Sandbag distribution: Residents can pick up sandbags on Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 210 Goolsby Blvd. and will have to show a photo ID and a bill to prove residency. There is a maximum of 10 per household.

Sandbag distribution: Lauderhill residents can fill sand bags on a first-come-first-serve basis at a self-serve station in Veterans Park, 7600 NW 50th St., and Wolk Park, 1080 NW 42nd Way, from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday.

Sandbag distribution: Oakland Park residents can pick up sandbags at the self-service site at the Public Works Facility, 5100 NE 12th Terrace with proof of residency using a driver’s license or utility bill.

Canceled: A Veterans Day barbecue scheduled for noon to 2 p.m. Friday has been canceled. The ArtsPark Movie Night at ArtsPark Amphitheater from 8 to 10 p.m. Friday has been canceled. The Hollywood Beach Sweep Clean-Up scheduled for Saturday from 7 to 11 a.m. at Charnow Park has been canceled.

Canceled: City recreational programming for Wednesday and Thursday is canceled. The Wilton Drive Improvement District meeting and the Development Review Committee meeting scheduled for Wednesday are canceled. A Florida Department of Transportation public meeting about the Northwest 29th Street project scheduled for Thursday has been canceled.

Palm Beach County shelters had not opened as of Monday night.

Sandbag distribution: People can pick up sandbags at Marina Village and at 13th Street and the Ocean Mall parking lot across from the Sands Hotel between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. Tuesday.

Canceled: The opening of the police substation Thursday is canceled. The Crafternoon event at the Riviera Beach Public Library and computer classes on Wednesday are canceled.

Closed: The Pier will be closed Tuesday morning until the storm has passed.

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