During a storm, if you're aware of power outages or severe flooding in your area, limit the water going down a drain. Even when you have power again, minimize water usage in dishwashers, washing machines, and bathtubs for at least a day. #WaitOnWastewater
Dean Road
Orange County Public Works has begun road work on S. Dean Road. The southbound and center lanes from Leyburn Court to Cypress Pavilion Parkway are closed, leaving only one lane open. Please drive with care. Safety flaggers and law enforcement are directing traffic to assist drivers. Weather permitting, this phase of the project should be completed in about 7 to 9 days, with the entire project expected to wrap up by the end of August. For any questions, residents can email Darrell.Moody2@ocfl.net.
🤝 Dozens of projects like this are part of Orange County’s $100 million Accelerated Transportation Safety Program.
To learn more visit ocfl.net/AcceleratedTransportation
Every drop saved helps our community thrive. Want to do even more? Customers can join Orange County Utilities at our upcoming showerhead exchange event this Wednesday, July 24, from 10 a.m. to noon at the Utilities Administration Building.
Sign up for free at bit.ly/showerhead-exchange.
#SmartIrrigationMonth is a great time to take a close look at your irrigation system and check that your sprinklers are working efficiently using the Catch Can Test. Learn how to test your system—and about your designated watering days—at bit.ly/CatchCanTest.
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Are you ready for hurricane season? Let's come together to ensure our community stays safe and prepared!
**Date:** Thursday, August 1, 2024
**Time:** 6:00 p.m.
**Location:** Bithlo Community Center, 18501 Washington Avenue, Orlando, Fl. 32820
Learn about:
- Emergency plans and evacuation routes
- How to prepare your home and family
- Essential supplies and safety tips
- Q&A session with experts
Don't miss this vital opportunity to protect yourself and your loved ones. Share this post and bring your neighbors!
These rechargeable batteries—the type found in smartphones, laptops, e-cigarettes, power tools, and more—can overheat and cause fires. When a fire breaks out on a garbage or recycling truck, the driver must quickly empty the vehicle's contents onto the roadway to reduce the chances of injury and damage. It's a hot mess!
Help protect our waste collection workers and the environment by properly disposing of lithium-ion batteries. Find a convenient battery disposal location at Call2Recycle.org/locator. You can also bring them to an Orange County household hazardous waste facility.
See details at www.ocfl.net/HHW.
Join Orange County District 2 Commissioner Christine Moore, county staff, and your neighbors at a community meeting for a Rezoning Request to rezone from R-3 (Multiple-Family Dwelling District) to R-2 (Residential District) in order to develop 20 townhomes. This project is located at 1357 S. Central Avenue - generally south of E 13th Street, west of Clarcona Road, east of Marvin C. Zanders Avenue, and north of E Cleveland Street. The applicant will present their request and answer your questions.
🗓 Tuesday, July 30, 2024
🕕 6:00 P.M.
🏫 Meeting location: Lakeville Elementary School – Cafeteria, 2015 Lakeville Road, Apopka, FL 32703
More info https://fasttrack.ocfl.net/onlineservice...
One way you can save water, and money on your bill, is with a rain sensor or shutoff device. These devices turn off your in-ground irrigation system when a set amount of rainfall has occurred. A functional rain sensor is required by law if you have an automatic irrigation system. Learn more about rain sensors and how to test yours at bit.ly/Rain-Gauges-Sensors.
The Neighborhood Beautification Grant helps pay for signage, landscaping, pressure washing, playground equipment, irrigation repair, lighting and more.
“I’m so happy about this,” said Jordi Pla, a resident of Piney Woods, a neighborhood that recently received funding. “It made our entrance beautiful. And the grant application process was very easy.”
Interested in upgrading your community? Follow the link for more details.
https://newsroom.ocfl.net/2024/07/orange...
