Schools in my area are closed today, and no bus service.

Assorted weather issues for Broward –

Last updated: 9/20/05 6:15 a.m.

Closings and cancellations as a result of Tropical Storm Rita include:

Schools and Universities

• Broward County public schools will be closed Tuesday, Sept. 20. All school activities after 7:00 p.m. Monday, Sept. 19 have been cancelled. (After school care will be available Monday until 6:00 p.m.
• All Broward Community College campus locations, are open and classes are taking place as scheduled, Monday evening, Sept. 19 and Tuesday, Sept. 20. All facilities and offices also will be open as scheduled.
• Florida International University will close at 3:00 Monday and remain closed on Tuesday.
• University of Miami closed at noon Monday and will remain closed on Tuesday.
• Barry University closed at 1:00 Monday and will remain closed on Tuesday.
• Miami-Dade College will close at 2:00 Monday and will remain closed on Tuesday.
• Highlands Christian Academy, 501 N.E. 48th Street, Pompano Beach, will be closed Tuesday.

Other Closures and Cancellations

• The Southwest Regional (BIC) Landfill will be closed on Tuesday, Sept. 20. All Trash Transfer Stations and Household Hazardous Waste collection sites are also closed.
• Ship traffic at Port Everglades will close at 8 p.m. on Monday. Land operations will continue.
• The Broward County Commission meeting for Tuesday, Sept. 20 has been cancelled.
• Broward County Government will be closed Tuesday, Sept. 20.
• Broward County Clerk of the Courts and Broward County Courts are closed Tuesday.
• Scheduled activities at the Bergeron Rodeo Grounds in Davie are cancelled Monday through Wednesday. For information, call 954-797-1166.
• All events, activities and meetings at Town of Davie facilities scheduled for Monday are cancelled.
• Broward County School Board Meeting for Tuesday, Sept. 20 is cancelled.
• Tri-Rail service is suspended for Tuesday, Sept. 20.

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