Orlando Standard

The City of Orlando is currently monitoring Tropical Storm Debby as it approaches Florida. Residents are encouraged to stay informed and alert for updates over the weekend.

Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer has urged residents and businesses to prepare for potential impacts from the storm, including heavy rainfall and possible tropical storm-force winds. The city's Emergency Operations Center is actively monitoring the situation, and city departments are taking precautionary measures.

“I want to encourage everyone to closely monitor this storm and use this weekend to prepare yourselves, your family, and your employees for potential impacts,” said Mayor 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.”

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

In preparation for the storm, city residents can pick up sandbags at any of Orange County park's five self-serve locations starting August 3, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., weather permitting.

Currently, residential and commercial trash, yard waste, and recycling pickup services are operating normally. Residents are asked not to place tree trimmings or loose waste at their curb to help prevent flooding.

The City of Orlando Public Works department continues to monitor lake levels and will check drain wells and outfalls for blockages. Crews will pull weir boards as needed to prevent flooding. Street sweeping operations continue with additional focus on areas prone to blocked inlets.

City parks, pools, neighborhood centers, and Swan Boats at Lake Eola Park remain open unless inclement weather conditions make it unsafe.

For more information on suggested supplies and preparations for the storm, visit orlando.gov/storm. Updates can also be found on the City of Orlando’s social media platforms: Facebook (facebook.com/cityoforlando), Spanish Facebook page (facebook.com/ciudaddeorlando), and X account (@citybeautiful).

Additional updates on the City's Emergency Operations Status will be posted on orlando.gov/storm.

Ashley Papagni

Public Information Officer

ashley.papagni@orlando.gov

407.246.4275

City Hall

400 South Orange Avenue

Orlando, Florida 32801

407.246.2121

Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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