Palm Coast, FL – The City of Palm Coast is actively recovering from Hurricane Milton, and Florida Power & Light is working to restore power. Here are today’s updates:

City Facilities: All city facilities, including parks, trails, and playgrounds, are closed through Sunday, October 13, 2024, for storm assessments and for city staff to focus on storm recovery efforts.

Downed Power Lines: If you see downed powerlines, immediately contact Florida Power & Light (FPL) at 1-800-4-OUTAGE (1-800-468-8243) to report the hazard. Any downed powerlines should be considered live and dangerous.

Tree Removal:
Crews from the Palm Coast Fire Department, Public Works, Flagler County Sheriff’s Office, and Florida Power & Light are clearing downed trees from public roads. Some residential roads remain impassable due to downed trees and powerlines. Please avoid these areas. If a tree from a public right-of-way has damaged your private property, contact Customer Service at 386-986-2360 to report it.

Traffic Signals:
If you encounter a non-working traffic light, treat the intersection as a four-way stop. Slow down, look both ways, and take turns with other drivers.

Trash Pickup:
Regular trash pickup will resume on Friday, October 11. However, there will be no recycling collection on that day. Be sure to keep swales clear and do not include yard debris.

Debris Removal:
We understand many residents are dealing with storm debris. The City is working with an emergency debris contractor to assess the damage. Please do not place debris near the road, as it could block the stormwater system, which will prevent water from flowing out of neighborhoods. We will notify residents when debris collection is scheduled.

When debris collection begins, please help by separating items at the curb into these categories:

  • Vegetative Debris – leaves, logs, tree branches, etc.
  • Construction & Demolition Debris – building materials, shingles, drywall, lumber, etc.
  • Household Trash – Regular household garbage and bagged storm debris will not be collected as part of debris removal; follow your normal garbage schedule for those items.

Wastewater System:
The City’s wastewater system is significantly stressed. Even if you have power, please limit water usage—avoid doing laundry, and limit flushing toilets and taking showers as much as possible.

If you have a PEP tank and power is restored, your alarm may go off. Silence it by pressing the reset button on the bottom of the control panel. If the alarm continues to sound, submit a case through Palm Coast Connect or call Customer Service at 386-986-2360 for maintenance. The City has tanker trucks in the field pumping down the sewer system, but if it reaches capacity, backups could occur. Please limit water use as much as possible.

City Facilities Reopening:
All city facilities will remain closed through Sunday, October 13, to allow staff to focus on cleanup efforts. City Hall, the Palm Coast Community Center, and the Southern Recreation Center will reopen to the public on Monday, October 14, 2024.

Parks and Playgrounds:
Palm Harbor Golf Club, the Palm Coast Aquatics Center, and all parks, trails, and playgrounds will remain closed until cleanup is completed.

Hiring Licensed Contractors:
If you have property damage, ensure any contractor you hire is licensed. To ensure you find a licensed and reliable provider, you can use our Local Business Search tool at Local Business Search.

Post-Storm Safety Tips:

  • Never run a generator indoors or in a confined space.
  • Discard spoiled food and wet medications.
  • Keep children away from high water, swales, and ditches, which may be contaminated or hide hazards.
  • Be cautious when walking on wet floors or stairs, as they may be slippery or covered in mud.
  • Watch out for animal hazards such as snakes, rodents, fire ants, and scorpions seeking shelter indoors.

Questions?
For any hurricane recovery questions, contact Palm Coast Customer Service at 386-986-2360 or submit a case through Palm Coast Connect

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