Emergency Management Alerts
PRESS RELEASE
DATE: August 29, 2023 (11:30 AM)
Edgewater, Florida –
Office closures:
City offices will close today (Tuesday, August 29, 2023) at 3:00 PM and remain closed tomorrow (Wednesday, August 30, 2023). It is anticipated that offices will reopen at 8:00 AM on Thursday, August 31. 2023.
Sand pile locations:
- Fire Station 57 2628 Hibiscus Drive
- Mango Tree Lake 901 Mango Tree Drive
Sand piles are:
- Both locations will be accessible 24 hours a day
- Residents should bring their own shovels and bags outside of staffed hours at the Mango Tree Lake location. The Fire Station 57 location will not be staffed.
- Bags may also be purchased at local home supply centers or double-bagged, heavy-duty garbage bags may be used.
Sand bag information:
- The Mango Tree Lake location will be staffed for sand bag distribution at Mango Tree Lake on:
- Tuesday, August 29, 2023 from 7:30 AM to 6:30 PM
- 10 bags will be available per household with proof of Edgewater residency, while supplies last
Debris Information:
No yard debris will be picked up on Wednesday, August 30, 2023 due to anticipated poor weather conditions. City crews are and will be working their way through the City on Monday (August 28, 2023) and Tuesday (August 29. 2023) to pick up any yard debris at the curb. Residents are encouraged not to generate any additional unnecessary debris during storm preparations. Experiences with prior storms have shown that limbs are more sustainable intact on the trees versus loose debris on the street. Loose vegetative debris must not be placed in drainage swales or canals as this can disrupt flow before, as well as during and after the storm.
Trash and recycling information:
Trash and recycling pick-ups are continuing on their normal schedules.
CIC FAQs – Hurricane Idalia (August 29, 2023 10:00 AM)
Volusia County is currently under a Tropical Storm WARNING.
Sand pile locations:
- Fire Station 57 2628 Hibiscus Drive
- Mango Tree Lake 901 Mango Tree Drive
Sand piles are:
- Both locations will be accessible 24 hours a day
- Residents should bring their own shovels and bags outside of staffed hours at the Mango Tree Lake location. The Fire Station 57 location will not be staffed.
- Bags may also be purchased at local home supply centers or double-bagged, heavy-duty garbage bags may be used.
Sand bag information:
- The Mango Tree Lake location will be staffed for sand bag distribution at Mango Tree Lake on:
- Tuesday, August 29, 2023 from 7:30 AM to 6:30 PM
- 10 bags will be available per household with proof of Edgewater residency, while supplies last
Debris Information:
No yard debris will be picked up on Wednesday, August 30, 2023 due to anticipated poor weather conditions. City crews are and will be working their way through the City on Monday (August 28, 2023) and Tuesday (August 29. 2023) to pick up any yard debris at the curb. Residents are encouraged not to generate any additional unnecessary debris during storm preparations. Experiences with prior storms have shown that limbs are more sustainable intact on the trees versus loose debris on the street. Loose vegetative debris must not be placed in drainage swales or canals as this can disrupt flow before, as well as during and after the storm.
PRESS RELEASE
DATE: August 28, 2023 (1:00 PM)
Edgewater, Florida – With the possibility that weather related to Tropical Storm Idalia will impact our community (currently under a Tropical Storm watch) in the coming days, the City has stocked two locations throughout the City with sand piles.
Sand pile locations:
- Fire Station 57 2628 Hibiscus Drive
- Mango Tree Lake 901 Mango Tree Drive
Sand piles are:
- Both locations will be accessible 24 hours a day
- Residents should bring their own shovels and bags outside of staffed hours at the Mango Tree Lake location. The Fire Station 57 location will not be staffed.
- Bags may also be purchased at local home supply centers or double-bagged, heavy-duty garbage bags may be used.
Sand bag information:
- The Mango Tree Lake location will be staffed for sand bag distribution at Mango Tree Lake on:
- Monday, August 28, 2023 from 3:30 PM to 6:30 PM
- Tuesday, August 29, 2023 from 7:30 AM to 6:30 PM
- 10 bags will be available per household with proof of Edgewater residency, while supplies last
Debris Information:
No yard debris will be picked up on Wednesday, August 30, 2023 due to anticipated poor weather conditions. City crews are and will be working their way through the City on Monday (August 28, 2023) and Tuesday (August 29. 2023) to pick up any yard debris at the curb. Residents are encouraged not to generate any additional unnecessary debris during storm preparations. Experiences with prior storms have shown that limbs are more sustainable intact on the trees versus loose debris on the street. Loose vegetative debris must not be placed in drainage swales or canals as this can disrupt flow before, as well as during and after the storm.
