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Commissioner’s Message continued

noise situation. In other words, Metroplex COULD make EMS Substation - Latest Update
the airspace more efficient AND solve our airport noise
We continue to work towards purchasing land for a new
problem once and for all.
EMS substation. We are currently exploring two sites: 507
SE 11 Court and 1214 Miami Road. In addition to the
What can I do to help prevent the
Metroplex causing more aircraft noise EMS substation progress, Fire Station #8 will be built and
equipped by September. Please feel free to send me an
for our area?
email to bsorensen@fortlauderdale.gov for any further
There are a couple things that you can do to help: Become questions or text/call me at 954.218.3688. Thank you! RV
educated on the effects Metroplex will have on our area
by going to: http://liwmd.org/metroplex.html
Thank you.
What are our local officials doing Ben Sorensen
about Metroplex? District 4 Commissioner

We have been collaborating between Commissioner
Sorensen, the City Manager, attorneys from the City’s
Airport Noise law firm, airport noise consultants, LICIA
Board members, and a staff member from Congressman
Ted Deutch’s office. They are working on approaching the
FAA in Washington about the problem.

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