One of Florida’s cities has been chosen as the most unsafe in America based on survey results.
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According to the New York Post, the survey was conducted by the consumer website WalletHub where it claimed the city’s negative weather events and rapid rising of COVID-19 cases contributed to Ft. Lauderdale reaching the No. 1 spot. So far the state of Florida has reached over a million cases with approximately 19,000 deaths.
Wallet Hub said on their website, “Aside from the types of hazards that can cause bodily injury or other physical harm, taking out an unaffordable second mortgage, forgoing health insurance or even visiting unsecured websites are also ways people run into danger. Some cities are simply better at protecting their residents from harm.”
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Several community leaders in the city took offense to the website’s ranking and Mayor Dean Trantalis said they were doing everything in their power to protect the city from spreading COVID-19 by enforcing strict regulations.
“As far as COVID-19 cases go, Fort Lauderdale has been an example that others have followed in terms of safety protocols.”