City of Orlando Storm Update

Dear Laureate Park Residents,

The following update was provided by the City of Orlando, as of 10-07-24 - 2:38 p.m.

The city continues to monitor the storm’s track. The city’s Emergency Operations Center will move to a Level 2 Activation tomorrow, Tuesday, October 8, at 10 a.m. and expects to move to a Level 1 Full Activation on Wednesday, October 9 at 12 p.m. 
 
SANDBAG DISTRIBUTION:
The City of Orlando is offering sandbags to city residents. 10 bags per household will be provided, please bring your own shovels. ID is required.
Camping World Stadium / Tinker Field
287 South Tampa Avenue

Residents can enter through the gate located at Anderson Street and Rio Grande Avenue.

• Today, Monday, October 7; 2 - 6 p.m.
• Tuesday, October 8; 7 a.m. - 6 p.m. *weather permitting

Click here for Orange County’s sandbag information.
 
SOLID WASTE:
Today and tomorrow, residential and commercial trash, yard waste and recycling pick up is operating as normal.  
The city will suspend residential and commercial garbage, recycling and yard waste pick up starting Wednesday at 12 p.m., this depends on the operations of the Orange County Landfill and weather conditions.  
Following Hurricane Milton, depending on weather and road conditions, the city will work to pick up missed garbage and yard waste. We will continue to provide updates throughout the storm on garbage, yard and recycling schedules. 
 
PRE-STORM PREPARATION - YARD DEBRIS:
Help us prevent flooding by removing tree trimmings or any type of loose waste or yard debris from the curb. During a severe weather event, these items can clog storm drains which may result in flooding of property and/or the street. Residents should secure any yard waste or debris that has not been picked up by Wednesday morning.
Follow these tips in securing your yard:

• Bundle yard waste following the "Think 4" rule
• Yard waste should not be placed on top of or in front of storm drains
• As you clean up your yards help prevent future flooding, don’t blow leaves or grass into the street   
• If waste has not been removed by crews prior to the storm, please secure it against your home. Yard waste left at the curb can wash into storm drains and cause flooding.

For more information on hurricane prep and solid waste, visit orlando.gov.

STREETS AND STORMWATER:
In preparation for impacts to the Orlando area as a result of Hurricane Milton, City of Orlando crews are checking inlets, lake outfalls, and drainage well intakes, as well as inspecting construction sites to ensure inlets are not blocked. Lakes have been lowered to the lowest possible level. 
 
PARKING GARAGE FEES WAIVED:
The city will waive parking fees for the following parking garages beginning at 6 a.m. on Wednesday, October 9, for any resident who would like to park a car in a covered garage. 

• Central Boulevard Garage, 53 West Central Boulevard 

• Jefferson Street Garage, 62 West Jefferson Street 

• Library Garage, 112 East Central Boulevard 

• Orange County Administration Garage, 300 Liberty Avenue 

This is for passenger vehicles only and height restrictions must be adhered to. No oversized vehicles, campers, boats, trailers, watercraft, etc. will be permitted to enter.  
All cars should be removed by 12 p.m. Friday, October. 11, dependent on weather and road conditions. 
 
CITY OPERATIONS:
The City of Orlando’s non-essential offices and services, including City Hall, will be closed on Wednesday, October 9 and Thursday, October 10.  

Recreation Center Closures:
All City of Orlando neighborhood and recreation centers and pools will be closed Wednesday, October 9 and Thursday, October 10.  
Additionally, all sports and event activities at our centers, parks and recreation facilities have been cancelled on Wednesday, October 9 and Thursday, October 10.
 
HELPING THE HOMELESS:
Persons experiencing homelessness in Central Florida are most vulnerable to the impact of a major hurricane. The Homeless Services Network is working with the homeless shelters in our area who will add service beyond their typical capacity to serve homeless individuals who are seeking refuge during Hurricane Milton.  
The city’s Downtown Ambassadors and HOPE Team Outreach partners are out today on the streets providing weather information and directing people to shelters and will continue these efforts as long as it is safe to do so.
 
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  

• Spanish – facebook.com/ciudaddeorlando  

• City of Orlando’s Instagram: instagram.com/thecitybeautiful 

• City of Orlando’s X (formally Twitter) account: @citybeautiful  

 
For more information, suggested supplies and things to consider while preparing for a storm, visit orlando.gov/storm.