FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Lauren Hames 407-246-3106

CITY OF ORLANDO PUBLIC WORKS
PUBLIC ADVISORY

ORLANDO, FL (September 2, 2004) – The City of Orlando public works department reminds citizens that Hurricane Frances has the potential to deliver between 5 and 10 inches of rain in our area, which may result in localized flooding.

Citizens are encouraged to not to attempt to alleviate flooding by removing sanitary sewer cleanout caps or manhole covers. Adding excessive flow to the sewer system could result in overflows in the street or in residences, creating a health hazard.

Citizens should contact the EOC at 407-658-3966 to report flooding in the City of Orlando.

Residents are also reminded that the City has expanded its residential debris sites (originally designed for yard debris and green waste) to include building material, including sections of fence and processed lumber. Debris can be taken free of charge to one of three sites, which are open Thursday and Friday from 7 a.m. to dusk:

• The northeast corner of Montana and Ferris streets (turn south off Virginia Drive)

• Citrus Bowl at South Street and Norton Avenue

• Primrose and Amelia (the former marine reserve site)

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