| City of Orlando Subtropical Storm Nicole– Update #1
Mayor Dyer Encourages Citizens, Businesses to Prepare Updates on Sandbag Distribution, City Operations and Call for Water Conservation |
The City of Orlando’s Emergency Operations Center is actively monitoring Subtropical Storm Nicole and city departments are taking precautionary measures for any potential impacts from the storm. The city wants to encourage residents, visitors and businesses to also prepare now, including assembling disaster kits, stocking up on supplies and reviewing disaster plans. “I want to encourage everyone to closely monitor this storm and use today and tomorrow to prepare yourselves, your family and your employees for potential impacts,” said Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer. “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.
INFORMATION FOR RESIDENTS & BUSINESSES:
SANDBAG DISTRIBUTION:In preparation for the storm, the city is making sand available for residents to shovel and bag.
Residents can go the City’s Streets and Stormwater Division at 1010 Woods Avenue, Orlando, FL, 32805 starting at 9 a.m. tomorrow until 3 p.m. or until supplies last to fill up to 10 sandbags each.
Residents should bring an ID showing proof of City of Orlando residency. Bags, shovels and sand will be provided on-site.
LIMIT WATER USAGE:Water in the City’s lakes, wastewater systems and grounds are still high from Hurricane Ian. As a result, the city is encouraging residents and businesses to limit water usage before and during Subtropical Storm Nicole whenever possible, including:
- Limit the amount of toilet flushing.
- Abstain from running dishwashers and washing machines.
- Limit the amount of water used during a shower or the amount to fill the bathtub.
- Turn off irrigation.
- Abstain from pressure washing, car washing, or any other outdoor use of water that is not necessary.
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. If you have any remaining debris as result of Ian, please bundle and secure it as best as possible.
CITY OPERATIONS UPDATE:
LAKE LEVELS: Many lakes throughout the city remain lowered from efforts related to Hurricane Ian. Today, city crews started lowering the water levels at eight additional lakes. The process will take approximately two days to complete, and lake water will be lowered 4-8 inches depending on need and capacity. Additionally, crews are out checking drain wells and outfalls to ensure there are no blockages.
STREET SWEEPING:Street sweeping operations continue as normal and will continue throughout the week as the city continues to monitor the storms projected path. STAY INFORMED:For more information, suggested supplies and things to consider while preparing for a storm, visit www.orlando.gov and/or www.floridadisaster.org/planprepare. Residents can also stay informed and get information from the City of Orlando through social media at:
- City of Orlando’s Facebook page: www.facebook.com/cityoforlando
- Spanish – www.facebook.com/ciudaddeorlando
- City of Orlando’s Twitter account: @citybeautiful Aditional updates and information on the City of Orlando Emergency Operations Emergency Status will be posted on the City’s website at orlando.gov/nicole.
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