October 21, 2022
Media Contact: Darrell.Moody2@ocfl.net
Public Relations and Outreach Specialist
orange county public works
Removed over 60,000 cubic yards of debris in 17 days
orange county, florida – In its 18th day of operation, Orange County Public Works crews and contractors have removed more than 60,000 cubic yards of debris. Most of the debris consists of vegetation and construction materials.
Within hours of Hurricane Ian leaving Orange County, a team from Public Works began on-site damage assessments and clearing debris from county-maintained streets and roads.
Public Works will begin the county debris removal effort on October 3, 2022, removing debris from county public roads and neighborhoods identified as being significantly impacted in each of the six commission districts. focused on the removal of
The crew continues to work 12 hours a day, 7 days a week clearing debris and meeting the needs of Orange County residents. Contractors continue to survey the county daily to ensure all required cleanups are scheduled and completed.
For the latest information on recovery efforts and resources for Hurricane Ian in Orange County, please visit www.ocfl.net/Ian.
About Orange County Government: The Orange County Government strives to serve its residents and guests with integrity, honesty, fairness and professionalism. Located in central Florida, Orange County has 13 municipalities and is home to world-famous theme parks, one of the nation’s largest convention centers, and a thriving life sciences research park. Her seven elected representatives, including the countywide elected mayor, make up the county commission. For more information, please visit www.OCFL.net or visit the Orange County Government social media channels.
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