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Hurricane Helene - City Update #1

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The City of Orlando’s Emergency Operations Center is actively monitoring Hurricane Helene and will partially activate at a Level II at 9 a.m. on Thursday, September 26.

Although its path and the potential impacts to the Orlando area remain uncertain, city departments are currently taking all of the necessary precautions in anticipation of heavy rainfall and tropical storm-force winds. The city encourages residents, visitors and businesses to prepare now, including assembling disaster kits, stocking up on supplies and reviewing disaster plans.

“With the heavy rains we’ve experienced over the last few weeks, I want to encourage everyone to closely monitor this storm and prepare yourselves, your family and your employees for potential impacts,” said Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer. “It’s important to also check in on your neighbors. Protecting our residents and businesses, preventing loss of life and minimizing damage is our top priority and we are taking this storm seriously.”

Residents should prepare an emergency kit, including water (one gallon of water per person per day), food (a seven-day supply), medication, battery powered radio, batteries and any special items needed like medications. Items that would most likely be needed during an evacuation should be kept in an easy-to carry container.

SANDBAG DISTRIBUTION

In preparation for the storm, city residents can pick-up sandbags at any of the self-serve Orange County park’s six locations available until 7 p.m. today, weather permitting.

Click here (https://newsroom.ocfl.net/media-advisories/press-releases/2024/09/sandbags-available-to-orange-county-residents-ahead-of-weather-system/?mc_cid=f7ee31c1f9&mc_eid=UNIQID) for Orange County’s list of locations and instructions.

CITY CLOSURES

The City of Orlando’s non-essential offices and services, including City Hall, will be closed Thursday, September 26. This includes the following facilities:
* All City of Orlando Neighborhood Centers and pools.

* City's After School Program will continue to operate for young residents that are currently enrolled until 6 p.m. at those sites. Afterschool program sites will remain open on a limited basis for currently enrolled students until noon on Thursday, September 26.

* Harry P. Leu Gardens.

CITY OPERATIONS
Solid Waste
At this time, residential and commercial trash, yard waste and recycle pick up is expected to operate normally on Thursday, September 26, unless Orange County determines it will close the landfill.

The city is asking residents to help prevent flooding by not placing tree trimmings or any type of loose waste or yard debris at their curb, in the roadways, on or near storm drains and secure it as best as possible.
Lake Levels
The City of Orlando continues to monitor lake levels and will be pulling weir boards, as needed, to prevent flooding. If you experience flooding, please visit orlando.gov/flood, email stormwater@orlando.gov or call 407.246.2238.

Street Sweeping
Street sweeping operations continue as normal with an additional focus on areas more prone to blocked inlets to help keep them clear. Crews will also be checking inlets, lake outfalls, drainage well intakes and inspecting construction sites to ensure there are no blockages.

Transportation
Due to anticipated weather conditions, all scooters and bikes currently parked in the city right-of-way will be removed.

City parking garages currently remain open.

STAY INFORMED

Stay informed and get information from the City of Orlando through social media at:
* City of Orlando’s Facebook page: facebook.com/cityoforlando (https://www.facebook.com/cityoforlando?mc_cid=f7ee31c1f9&mc_eid=UNIQID)

* Spanish – facebook.com/ciudaddeorlando (https://www.facebook.com/ciudaddeorlando?mc_cid=f7ee31c1f9&mc_eid=UNIQID)

* City of Orlando’s Instagram: instagram.com/thecitybeautiful (https://www.instagram.com/thecitybeautiful/?mc_cid=f7ee31c1f9&mc_eid=UNIQID)

* City of Orlando’s X (formally Twitter) account: @citybeautiful (https://x.com/citybeautiful?mc_cid=f7ee31c1f9&mc_eid=UNIQID)


For more information, suggested supplies and things to consider while preparing for a storm, visit orlando.gov/storm (https://www.orlando.gov/Home?mc_cid=f7ee31c1f9&mc_eid=UNIQID) .

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