Apopka announces closures and cancellations

The City of Apopka is preparing for severe weather from Hurricane Matthew on Thursday and Friday, according to a News Release from the City's Public Information Officer, Robert Sargent.

A hurricane warning has been issued for most of Central Florida including Orange County. The latest forecast calls for high winds with gusts up to 60 mph, between four and seven inches of rain and potential flooding in some areas.

All residents and businesses are encouraged to be ready for the storm and to stay informed. As of noon on Oct. 5, 2016, here is important information about city services:

• The City of Apopka has sand and sandbags available through 6 p.m. today and from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday at the Public Services facility located at the corner of South Highland Avenue and East 8th Street. A limit of 10 bags with sand will be available per recipient while supplies last.
• The City will collect garbage as scheduled on Thursday. No collections will be made Friday, but service will resume Saturday if weather and conditions permit. An informational update will be released Friday.
• City offices will close at noon Thursday and all day Friday. That includes administrative services at City Hall, Utility Billing, Public Services and Recreation.
• City recreational facilities will be closed Friday. No recreational programs will be hosted. The City will issue additional information Friday about weekend events and facility availability.
• Thursday night’s Apopka Food Truck Round-up is cancelled at Kit Land Nelson Park. Information will be released later about possible rescheduling.
• Residents are asked to stay off city streets during Friday’s severe weather. Drivers also should avoid areas with flooding and fallen trees. Residents are asked to please take exceptional care near possible downed electric utility lines.
• For additional emergency information about services available throughout Orange County, please visit Orange County Emergency Management online at www.ocfl.net/storm.

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