Hurricane Charley Updates
August 19, 2004 1 p.m.

City of Orlando's
Permitting Services and Code Enforcement Divisions:

As of today, August 19, the doors to City of Orlando's Permitting Services and Code Enforcement divisions have re-opened to the public to conduct regular business. Restoration permits are taking top priority at this time.

Orlando Fire Department Distributing Ice:

Residents without electricity may pick up ice today until 7 p.m. (or until supplies are exhausted) at OFD Fire Station #4, located at 900 North Ferncreek Ave. Please bring your own cooler or container. Ice is limited to 2 16 oz. bags per person.

Orlando Convention and Visitors Bureau:

The Orlando Convention and Visitors Bureau has set up a hotline for local residents in need of a hotel room. Rooms start at $39.99. The information line, 407-354-5555, is operated from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

FAMILIES, PARKS & RECREATION
RECREATION DIVISION
HURRICANE CHARLEY FACILITY STATUS UPDATE
(August 19, 2004)

Operational centers for youth
(extended hours until school resumes):
Callahan Neighborhood Center - 407-246-2305
Citrus Square Recreation Site - 407-273-4853
Dr. James R. Smith Neighborhood Center -407-246-2288
Dover Shores Community Center - 407-381-2708
Engelwood Neighborhood Center-407 - 275-7910
Jackson Community Center - 407-246-2327
Reeves Terrace Recreation Site - 407-246-2349
Wadeview Community Center - 407-246-2883

These centers open at 7:30 a.m. There will be no charge for the children of City of Orlando or Orlando Utilities Commission employees if they show their employee ID. Youth must be age 5 and up. Citizens that bring their children to the centers will pay a rate of $ 8 per day per child. Parents must bring lunches for each child.

Operational centers for older adults and fitness centers:
Beardall Senior Center - 407-246-2637
L. Claudia Allen Senior Center-407-246-2288
Downtown Recreation Complex-407-246-2288

Non-operational centers:
Colonialtown Neighborhood Center (power lines and trees obstructing access).
Ivey Lane Recreation Site*
Langford Park Community Center*
Loch Haven Park Neighborhood Center*
Hankins Park Recreation Site*

The Orlando Tennis Center and all City pools will be closed until further notice.

The Northwest Community Center has been designated as a Red Cross Shelter.

*no power and/or no telephone service

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