FOR IMMEDIATE RLEASE:
Contact:  Marcia Hope Goodwin 407-658-3950

MAYOR DYER THANKS CITIZENS
OUC Restoring Power

ORLANDO, FL (August 15, 2004, 5:30 p.m.)  Mayor Buddy Dyer thanks Orlando residents and visitors for supporting the Hurricane Charley recovery efforts by only traveling outside of their residences when necessary and by being patient as Orlando Utilities Commission crews work to restore power to remaining homes and businesses.  Since Friday night OUC has restored power to more than two-thirds of their customers that lost power and is working around the clock to complete the restoration process.  City crews have also cleared all major roadways and are working to remove debris from secondary roads.  

City garbage pickup will begin on your regular pick up day, beginning Thursday, August 19.  At that time, garbage should be left at the curb, separated from hurricane debris.  City crews’ focus through Wednesday will be on picking up hurricane debris.  Green items – branches, leaves, yard waste – need to be separated from construction debris at the curb.  Carpet should not be put out on the curb this week.   The City will resume recycling services the week of August 23.  City residents can get additional information about debris and garbage pick-up and recycling by calling 407-246-2314 during regular business hours.

City Hall will be open tomorrow for disaster recovery operations, only.

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