Due to the high volume of rain, the City’s Public Works Department is experiencing increased rain water into its wastewater system. As a result, the City is encouraging residents to keep water usage to a minimum, including limiting the use of washing machines, dishwashers and showers until after the storm passes.

In addition, businesses are reminded not to lift sanitary manhole covers to drain standing water on their property.

Reminder: The City is NOT distributing sand bags today.

For more information about hurricane preparedness, residents can visit the City's web page at: www.cityoforlando.net/emergency

Residents may also tune into the City’s emergency radio station, 1650 AM, for information on the storm. This new service provides information both before and after a storm, and is especially designed for residents who lose power during a storm.

Additional information will be relayed through the City's web site and through print and electronic media as soon as it becomes available.