City of PSL Hurricane Milton Advisory #4
Published on October 09, 2024
The City of Port St. Lucie continues to monitor Hurricane Milton’s path and is preparing for any storm-related impacts it could bring to the area.
St. Lucie County was under a hurricane warning as of the 11 a.m. National Hurricane Center advisory. Tropical storm force winds could begin arriving as early as Wednesday afternoon under the current forecast.
All City facilities are closed Wednesday, Oct. 9 and Thursday, Oct. 10.
The City has completed shuttering its facilities and are finalizing storm preparations. The City highly encourages residents to complete their preparations now, making sure their homes are secured and they are following their storm plans. If you are concerned about the integrity of your home, do what you can to secure it and then take refuge with friends, relatives or at a shelter. Please continue to closely monitor the National Hurricane Center for details about the storm www.nhc.noaa.gov.
Below are updates for Wednesday, Oct. 9 at 11 a.m. The next advisory is expected to be released Wednesday at approximately 5 p.m.
New Information
Office of Solid Waste: All garbage, recycling, yard waste and bulk waste pickup are being collected today, Wednesday, Oct. 9. The St. Lucie County landfill will be closed on Thursday, Oct. 10 and the City of Port St. Lucie’s contracted trash hauler, FCC Environmental Services, will suspend services Oct. 10 to ensure the safety of FCC drivers and residents.
If storm conditions have passed, the following adjustments to the pickup schedule will be in place:
- Thursday’s customers will be collected on Friday, Oct. 11.
- Friday’s customers will be collected on Saturday, Oct. 12.
Residents are asked not to put out trash, recycling, yard waste or bulk waste on Thursday.
Because the Convenient Drop-Off Center on Cameo Boulevard may be necessary for debris cleanup after the storm, it will be closed Wednesday and Thursday to ensure it has capacity.
Due to the storm’s current predicted path, residents are asked to:
- Not trim vegetation of any kind
- Not begin construction projects
- Monitor the City’s website for updates or delays in service
- Avoid placing piles of debris curbside, as collection service can be suspended at any time
- Avoid projects that will produce bulk waste piles
To learn more, click on the severe weather tips & questions at www.CityofPSL.com/SolidWaste.
Public Works: Our public works department has been working tirelessly to reduce the potential for flooding by clearing storm drains, inspecting culverts and addressing any infrastructure vulnerabilities. All canal and lake water levels are at or below historical season settings as of 9 a.m. today.
Roadways: Public works and police departments will be monitoring roadways for flooding to ensure public safety. The City encourages residents to stay off the roads unless necessary for their safety and that of others.
The City evaluated and addressed potholes on major roadways throughout the City prior to Hurricane Milton in an effort to reduce traffic hazard risks.
We will continue to address potholes as weather permits before the storm. During the storm, report potholes or other roadway hazards such as traffic signals that are out by calling 911.
Once the storm passes, potholes can be reported by calling our 1PSL customer service system at 772-871-1775 or through the 1PSL app. If residents see other significant traffic hazards such as traffic signals that are not working after the storm, they should continue to be reported by calling 911.
Code Compliance: Our Code Compliance officers are working across the City today to ensure residents and businesses have brought outdoor items inside or secured them. That includes lawn furniture, fixtures and any openly stored materials, including temporary signage, on their properties.
Building Department: The Building Department is actively contacting and advising contractors to secure their construction sites in advance of the storm.
Utility Systems: If residents experience a water or sewer issue, please call 772-873-6400. Connection Support representatives are available 24/7.
Please be aware that field staff will continue to respond to calls for service until the impacts of the storm make it unsafe to do so. Once conditions improve, and it is safe for field staff to respond to calls, they will be dispatched.
We would also like to remind residents to conserve water during a power outage to avoid potential sewer backups. For more information on preparing for the storm, go to Utility Systems: Storm Preparation & Recovery.
Parks and Recreation Department: As a reminder, all City parks and recreation facilities are closed today and tomorrow. That does not include the C24 Canal Park and Veteran’s Memorial Park at Rivergate, which will remain open for watercraft removal only.
St. Lucie County Transit: Palm Tran suspended services for the Port St. Lucie Express on Wednesday, Oct. 9 and Thursday, Oct. 10. St. Lucie County’s public transit, Area Regional Transit (ART), will suspend fixed route and on-demand service at noon today and remain closed through Thursday.
Both transit programs plan to reopen Friday morning, weather permitting. For additional information, visit www.slcart.org or call 772-462-1778.
Previously Released Information
Building Department: The Building Department has directed all inspectors to give a directive to notify contractors of the following, while conducting inspections:
- Secure all trash, debris and construction material from all construction sites.
- Secure portable toilets in garages, when available.
- Have all drainage areas unblocked and free to allow water to flow properly.
- Restrict further deliveries of supplies to job sites.
City’s EOC: The City’s Emergency Operations Center is taking proactive measures to prepare for all possibilities regarding Hurricane Milton. The City’s Emergency Operations Center is currently partially activated. The City continues to work closely with St. Lucie County officials and community partners and will provide status updates as necessary.
Meeting and Event Cancelations: The following meetings scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 9 have been postponed: City U, Special Magistrate Hearing, Site Plan Review Committee, Closed-Door Attorney Client Session and Business Accelerator. Please visit the city calendar for more information at www.CityofPSL.com/Calendar.
River Nights, which was scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 10, has been canceled.
MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Event Center: The following events at the MIDFLORIDA Event Center will be canceled this week: EDC luncheon, City University, 100 Club First Responders, Veritext, 1st Annual Trump Dinner.
Police Department: PSLPD's 13-hour Emergency Shifts began at 7AM this morning. Our officers will be patrolling our local gas stations and stores as our community completes their preparations for Hurricane Milton. We will also be providing extra patrols throughout the city.
Public Works: The City has developed a list of roadways and intersections that experienced flooding during the recent rain event in September, as well as areas that have historically experienced roadway flooding. We encourage residents to avoid these areas if possible, in the event of extreme rainfall during Hurricane Milton.
Public Works and the Port St. Lucie Police Department will be monitoring these areas:
- California/Savona Intersection
- Thornhill between Brisbane and Airoso
- Thornhill/Bayshore & Biltmore Intersections
- Thornhill/Manth Intersection
- Port St. Lucie/Gowin Intersection
- Port St. Lucie Blvd construction area south of Gatlin
- Darwin between Tulip and Paar
- Airoso/Pisces Intersection
- Gatlin/Savona Intersection
- Airoso/Port St. Lucie Intersection
- Melaleuca/Lennard Intersection
- Cashmere/Heatherwood Intersection
- Walton/US 1 Intersection
- PSL/US 1 Intersection
Resolution Passed: A Special City Council meeting was held Oct. 8, at 9 a.m. where a resolution declaring a State of Emergency in the City of Port St. Lucie for Hurricane Milton was passed unanimously. The resolution is standard protocol authorizing the exercise of emergency powers, which is a necessary step in the event the City needs to apply for FEMA funding.
The Saints Golf Course: The Saints Golf Course will be closed today and Thursday, Oct. 10 including all practice facilities and The Saints Pub.
Hurricane Shelters: St. Lucie County opened hurricane shelters at Treasure Coast High School in Port St. Lucie, Fort Pierce Westwood Academy in Fort Pierce and the Havert L. Fenn Center in Fort Pierce. Residents with special medical needs or pets who may need to seek temporary shelter should pre-register online.
Price Gouging: Attorney General Ashley Moody is extending Florida’s Price Gouging Hotline following a state of emergency declaration for areas of the state preparing for Tropical Storm Milton, which includes St. Lucie County. Florida’s price gouging law remains in effect for the counties already under the state of emergency order for Hurricane Helene and will remain active for the areas covered by Milton. To report price gouging, call 1-866-9NO-SCAM. For more information please visit: Attorney General Moody Extends Price Gouging Hotline Following Declared State Emergency.
1PSL/Hotlines: Residents can contact the city through our 1PSL customer service system at 772-871-1775 or through the 1PSL app.
City of Port St. Lucie Information: For up-to-the-minute updates, please check the City’s dedicated website www.CityofPSL.com/Milton. This site will include updates on closures, information about drainage and utilities, trash collection, City events and more. Residents are also encouraged to follow the City on the City’s social media sites, Facebook page @CityofPSL, Twitter page @CityPortStLucie and NextDoor page, as information changes quickly. Residents can also sign up to receive text messages or emails from the City. Registration is quick, easy and free of charge!