The City of Orlando is issuing the following information to keep the community informed and updated on Hurricane Ian recovery –
SEWAGE SYSTEM IMPACTS:
The Public Works staff continues to work on repairing the force main pipe that burst Sunday morning due to stress put on the sanitary sewer system from Hurricane Ian.
All residents and businesses should continue to limit water usage and refrain from the following as much as possible:
- Flushing toilets
- Doing laundry
- Washing dishes
- Taking showers/baths
- Using irrigation systems
Residents should also avoid bodies of water, including contact with standing water or use of any watercrafts in the lakes and streets.
**This is NOT a boil water notice**
Treatment plants are still operational and producing reusable water. However, additional water usage like this will continue to put more pressure on systems already over capacity which can lead to sewage overflows.
FLOODING & POWER RESTORATION:
OUC customers can expect power to be restored by 11:59 p.m. Sunday, with the exception of those in homes and businesses still experiencing standing water.
As the water recedes, city inspection crews will assess the impacted areas and conduct necessary inspections, in partnership with OUC, to restore power safely. If your home or business has been impacted, you can visit orlando.gov/ianassistance for more information and to request an appointment for an inspection.
DEBRIS & TRASH PICKUP:
Residential storm debris pick up is underway. As residents are clearing debris it is important to bag and bundle debris and take steps to prevent it from entering the storm drains. Leaves and storm debris in the stormwater drains will slow down water drainage and prolong recovery time.
Residents can help expedite the yard waste collection process by doing the following:
- Place debris at the curb, not in the street
- Bag and bundle yard waste
- Separate yard waste and building materials
- Yard waste should not be burned due to inherent dangers
Residential trash and recycling collection will resume its normal schedule Monday, October 3. Residents who did not receive service this past Wednesday – Friday due to the storm will be serviced next week on their regularly scheduled days.
RESOURCES FOR RESIDENTS:
Homeowners and renters in the City of Orlando who were affected by Hurricane Ian may apply for FEMA disaster assistance at www.disasterassistance.gov, by calling 800-621-3362 from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. Eastern Time, or by using the FEMA mobile app. Residents may be eligible to receive assistance for uninsured and underinsured damage and losses resulting from the storm.
Residents needing tarps to cover roof damage are encouraged to request fiber-reinforced sheeting for their home from the federal government through the Operation Blue Roof program by visiting https://www.usace.army.mil/Missions/Emergency-Operations/Blue-Roof-Information/
RESOURCES FOR BUSINESSES:
The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) and the State Emergency Response Team (SERT) activated the Business Damage Assessment Survey in response to Hurricane Ian. Survey responses will allow the state of Florida to expedite Hurricane Ian recovery efforts by gathering data and assessing the needs of affected businesses. Businesses impacted by Hurricane Ian to complete the Business Damage Assessment Survey at www.FloridaDisaster.biz.
Small Business Administration has opened their Business Physical Disaster Loans and Economic Injury Disaster Loans to Florida counties impacted by Hurricane Ian: https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/disaster-assistance/hurricane-ian#section-header-2
LAKES AND PARKS:
The City of Orlando has issued a Lake Advisory for all lakes until further notice. Additionally, all boat ramps are closed. Please refrain from any recreational activity or contact with the lakes. As a precaution, please also refrain from contact with standing water in the roadways.
Parks will remain closed until they can be fully assessed and will reopen as they are deemed safe to use.
NEIGHBORHOOD CENTERS:
The following Neighborhood Centers and Recreation facilities will resume normal operations on Monday, October 3:
- Rock Lake
- Ivey Lane
- Colonialtown
- Reeves Terrace
- Citrus Square
- Wadeview
CITY SERVICES AND CITY HALL:
City Hall and other facilities will reopen Monday, October 3, for normal business hours. City services will also resume normal operations on Monday.
CITIZEN INFORMATION LINE:
The Citizen Information Line – 407-246- HELP (4357) – remains open and operational. Residents are encouraged to call this line to report damage, downed trees, traffic lights that are out and to get information from the city on response efforts.
STAY INFORMED:
Residents can stay informed and get information from the City of Orlando through the website and on social media at:
- City’s website at orlando.gov/ian
- City’s Hurricane Ian Recovery Assistance website orlando.gov/ianassistance
- City of Orlando’s Facebook page: www.facebook.com/cityoforlando
- Spanish – www.facebook.com/ciudaddeorlando
- City of Orlando’s Twitter account: @citybeautiful
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