City Crews Remove Tons of Debris Following Hurricane Michael
Approximately 48,000 Electric Customers Restored
October 12, 2018
Since Hurricane Michael slammed into the Florida Panhandle, City of Tallahassee crews, along with mutual aid partners, have been working around the clock to clear roads of downed trees and remove debris. Since the beginning of the storm, the City's Community Beautification and Waste Management department has cleared nearly 119 tons of debris.
With the help of 30 mutual aid partners, the City has restored electricity to approximately 48,000 customers as of Friday evening. More than 800 restoration personnel are working to achieve 90 percent restoration by the end of the weekend.
Tomorrow, Saturday, Oct. 13, crews will continue removing debris focusing on debris removal around school zones.
Residents are strongly encouraged to clear debris caused by Hurricane Michael from their properties at their earliest convenience. All debris for collection should be placed curbside between the sidewalk or property line and the curb. Debris should be separated at the curb into the following categories: vegetative, construction and demolition, appliances and white goods, electronics, and household hazardous waste.
Commercial and residential garbage collection resumed today. Customers with garbage collection scheduled for Thursday should expect collection on Saturday, Oct. 13. Friday customers should expect collection on Sunday, Oct. 14.
Next week, all customers will receive service during their regularly scheduled service.
Additional updates about Hurricane Michael response and recovery efforts will be posted on Talgov.com.
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