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This was a challenging week for Orlando and communities across the state. Hurricane Milton was an intense storm that had major impacts throughout Florida, especially on the west coast.
I was proud that here in Orlando, our entire community took Milton seriously and was prepared. Residents stocked up on supplies, remained home and stayed informed on the storm’s path.
Milton’s rainfall and winds led to power outages and downed trees in our region. Many are still feeling its effects. When I visited neighborhoods after the storm passed, I was moved to see neighbors helping neighbors by cleaning up debris and safely using generators. Their efforts were a great example of our community’s collective care and compassion.
I’m incredibly grateful for our City of Orlando team members who helped get us all prepared for Milton. Their work helped fill 30,000 sandbags for residents at Camping World Stadium, ensured that 3,500 people could park their vehicles inside our parking garages and minimized flooding by clearing storm drains and inlets.
They then turned their attention to storm response and cleanup. Their efforts will continue this weekend and over the coming weeks.
As we continue with our recovery efforts, please stay informed by visiting orlando.gov/storm and following our social media accounts.
Thank you for preparing for Hurricane Milton and for helping our neighbors who were impacted move forward.
Sincerely,
Buddy Dyer
Mayor
Post-Milton Updates
As we return to normal operations, here are a few updates on city services:
DEBRIS AND TRASH PICKUP
Debris pick up began today, Friday, October 11, with the removal of yard waste that has been bagged and bundled. Over the coming weeks, crews will make multiple passes throughout the city to pick up larger household and yard debris. Residents can help expedite the yard waste collection process by doing the following:
- Place debris at the curb, not in the street, or on top of storm drains
- Bag and bundle yard waste
- Separate yard waste and building materials
Commercial operations resumed as well. This will cover skipped pickups from Wednesday, October 9, 2024.
Thursday skipped pickups will be the next service day, Thursday, October 17, 2024.
Learn more about debris removal on orlando.gov.
LIMIT WATER USAGE
The city’s water reclamation system is working at capacity. Here's how you can prevent sewage overflows in your neighborhood and lakes:
- Avoid using dishwashers
- Refrain from doing laundry
- Flush toilets sparingly
- No trash in toilets: Keep wet wipes, hygiene products, and “flushable” wipes out of the toilet to prevent backups.
LAKE ALERT
The City of Orlando has issued a Lake Advisory for all lakes until further notice. Please refrain from any recreational activity or contact within the lakes. All boat ramps are closed. As a precaution, please also refrain from contact with standing water in the roadways.
REPORT A DOWN TREE
Our crews are still out removing debris and clearing debris from roadways and city right of ways. To report a down tree, call the non-emergency line at 407.246.2283. For emergency issues that require immediate attention, please call 9-1-1.
TRAFFIC LIGHTS
The City of Orlando Transportation Engineering staff continues to work to restore power at impacted traffic lights. Please treat broken traffic lights as a four-way stop.
CLOSURES
All City of Orlando Neighborhood Centers have resumed normal operations except the following three centers still without power.
- College Park Neighborhood Center
- Rock Lake Neighborhood Center
- Hankins Neighborhood Center
Our dedicated Parks staff is working through Saturday to ensure the safety and maintenance of our parks.
Current closings:
- Boat ramps (including Lake Eola Swan boats)
- RV Park at Bill Frederick Park
- Z.L. Riley Park
Leu Gardens will remain closed for storm cleanup. Please check back for a reopening date.
Stay tuned for updates as we work to restore our spaces.
PREPAREDNESS
We aren’t done with the 2024 storm season, so stay prepared!
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