What a week. Yes, it’s only been a week since Hurricane Ian wreaked havoc on our neighbors on the west coast and brought historic flooding to Central Florida. 

We have a long road to recovery ahead of us here in Orlando, whether it’s cleaning up debris, repairing storm damage, or waiting for the flood waters to recede, but we will get through this. We have been through hard things before and our community always rises to the occasion, helping each other get through it, together. 

Hurricane Ian Recovery Resources/Assistance

Request an inspection of hurricane damage – If your home or business was affected by flooding, an inspection must occur by the city and OUC to restore power 

FEMA Hurricane Assistance – Federal assistance is available to eligible individuals and families 

SBA Disaster Loans – Small Business Administration disaster loans for affected small businesses  

Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) - Businesses and residents whose employment or self-employment was lost or interrupted

Hurricane Ian Recovery Information

If you are still having issues with sewer overflow, flooding, downed trees or other damage – please report it. Visit orlando.gov/reportproblem to see all our online reporting options. 

Limit Water Usage 
Yes, the overflow crisis has been averted, however, that doesn’t mean we are totally in the clear. Please continue to limit water usage in your homes and businesses where you can.  

Don’t Go into Standing Water
Please, please, please don’t go out into the flooding and ride a boat, kayak or drive a car – every time you do, the water gets displaced and ends up flowing into already flooded homes.

Lake Alert
There is currently a Lake Advisory for all lakes (and that does mean the water that overflowed out of the lakes) until further notice. All boat ramps remain closed. Refrain from any recreational activity on the lakes or contact with any standing water in the roadways.

Debris Pick Up
Crews and contractors are already out there picking up your hurricane debris. They’re working every day – if they missed some of your debris, don’t worry, they are coming back, and will continue coming back until we are done. 

City of Orlando Solid Waste crews work to remove debris

Tips on getting your debris picked up faster:

Place debris at the curb, not in the street  

Bag and bundle yard waste 

Separate yard waste and building materials into the following piles:

Bagged or bundled yard waste – smaller vegetation such as leaves and twigs

Large vegetation – tree stumps, large branches, etc. that could not be bagged or bundled

Construction debris – building materials such as fencing, roofing, lumber, drywall, carpet, furniture, mattresses, etc. 

Appliances – refrigerators (remove all food and remove or secure doors), washers, dryers, freezers, water heaters, etc.

Solid waste crew remove household items and yard waste

Pothole and Road Issue Reporting
As the water recedes, we may begin to see more potholes or other roads issues open up in our roads. Help us out and report any you see any potholes, manhole cover issues, depressions or deteriorating asphalt within the city. Report at orlando.gov/potholes. 

Other Things You Should Know

Redistricting 2022 is now complete. Learn about the newly drawn districts 

Come Out with Pride is next week! 

Are you interested in receiving MBE certification? Join our MBE Workshop on 10/10

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Transportation Planning Project Coordinator - Transportation 

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