The City of Orlando is preparing for Tropical Storm Fay. Mayor Buddy Dyer wants residents to do the same.

The City continues to monitor Tropical Storm Fay and make preparations in anticipation of heavy rains and tropical storm force winds on Tuesday evening. All City departments have begun implementing their disaster preparedness plans. The City's emergency managers are ensuring disaster supplies are in place and that ample resources are available to deal with whatever the storm brings.

Accordingly, all residents are encouraged to begin preparing for the storm by making sure they have enough supplies in their disaster kits to last for at least three days and mapping out an emergency plan with their family members.

Residents should also note the following information:

• MONDAY: The City of Orlando will be open on for business all day.
   

• MONDAY: City residents may pick up sandbags from 8:00am to 4:30pm at the City’s Streets Facility (1010 Woods Avenue). Sandbags are only available to Orlando residents and citizens must bring an ID to obtain sandbags. The limit is ten (10) bags per vehicle.
   

• MONDAY: The City of Orlando Emergency Information Line, 407-246-4268, will be open from 4:00p.m. to 8:00p.m. The hot line is staffed with personnel available to answer non-emergency calls for assistance or to provide information regarding Tropical Storm Fay. (The hot line will re-open as needed on Tuesday.)
   

• MONDAY: Lakes Lucerene and Cherokee will be lowered to accommodate expected heavy rainfall.
   

• TUESDAY: The City will suspend residential garbage, recycling and yard waste pick-up. Residents should NOT place any new debris curbside for pick-up. The City suggests placing debris in either a garage or carport.
   

• TUESDAY: City residents may pick up sandbags from 8:00am to 11:00am at the City’s Streets Facility (1010 Woods Avenue). Sandbags are only available to Orlando residents and citizens must bring an ID to obtain the sandbags. The limit is ten (10) bags per vehicle.

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

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