City Of Winter Park Prepares For Hurricane Irma
The City of Winter Park is monitoring and preparing for the potential impact of Hurricane Irma. All city departments are fully prepared, secured, and on standby. The city’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC) is currently functioning at Level 3, monitoring status, however, may be activated at a higher level pending the track of the storm.
Supplies for sandbags (limit of 12 per resident) are available for city residents (please bring a proof of residency – driver’s license or utility bill statement) at the Public Works Compound located at 1409 Howell Branch Road on the following dates and times:
- Thursday, September 7, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Friday, September 8, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Residents are asked to enter the compound at the east gate closest to Fire Station 64 and drive straight through to Building 12. The sandbag distribution area will be on your left.
For the most up-to-date information related to city preparations, the following resources will help keep you posted:
official city online resources
- Website cityofwinterpark.org
- citEnews > cityofwinterpark.org/citEnews receive city info via email
- Facebook® cityofwinterpark.org/facebook (@winterparkfla)
- Twitter® cityofwinterpark.org/twitter (@winterparkfla)
- Nextdoor® > sign up at nextdoor.com
other important resources
- Non-emergency information line 407-599-3494
(goes live upon Emergency Operations Center activation) - Message Center email [email protected]
(goes live upon Emergency Operations Center activation) - Electric utility power outages 1-877-811-8700
- Water & wastewater utilities outages 407-599-3219
OUTREACH
Sign up for the city’s emergency alert system to receive updates on extreme weather conditions, boil water alerts, power restoration status, and hurricane/tornado warnings. To sign up for OUTREACH, visit cityofwinterpark.org and click on the OUTREACH icon located at the bottom right corner of the homepage.
As you prepare for Hurricane Irma’s arrival, here are a few hurricane safety reminders:
- Conserve water and postpone unessential activities that use water (laundry, dishwasher, car washing, etc.) until after the storm.
- Tie down and secure loose outdoor equipment and materials including grills, garbage cans, potted plants, and patio furniture.
- If possible, stay off the roads and remain indoors.
- Make sure to have a hardwired telephone that does not require electricity and a working battery-operated radio to keep informed during a power outage.
- Review emergency disaster plans with all family members.
- Keep your disaster kit stocked.
- There are six basics you should stock for your home: water, food, first aid supplies including important prescriptions, clothing and bedding, tools and emergency supplies, and special items. Keep the items that you would most likely need during an evacuation in an easy-to-carry container.
- WATER:
- Store water in plastic containers such as soft drink bottles.
- Store one gallon of water per person per day.
- Keep at least a three-day supply of water per person (two quarts for drinking, two quarts for each person in your household for food preparation/sanitation).
- FOOD:
- Store at least a three-day supply of non-perishable food. Select foods that require no refrigeration, preparation or cooking, and little or no water. If you must heat food, pack a can of sterno or have a charcoal or gas grill available.
- Select food items that are compact and lightweight such as ready-to-eat canned meats, fruits and vegetables. Keep a manual can opener easily accessible.
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