All coastal areas of the Atlantic and the Gulf of Mexico are subject to hurricanes. A hurricane is a type of tropical cyclone or severe tropical storm that forms in the South Atlantic, the Caribbean, the Gulf of Mexico, and the eastern Pacific. A typical hurricane is accompanied by thunderstorms, torrential rains, and high-speed winds. The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June to November and the peak season from mid-August to the end of October.
Hurricanes can cause catastrophic damage along coastlines and hundreds of miles inland. Hurricanes can produce winds of over 155 miles per hour, as well as tornadoes and microbursts. Additionally, hurricanes can cause storm surges along the coast and cause significant damage from heavy rains. Flooding and flying debris from excessive winds are often the deadly and destructive consequences of these weather events. Slow-moving hurricanes that hit mountainous areas tend to produce particularly heavy rainfall. Excessive rain can trigger landslides or landslides. Heavy rains can cause flash flooding.
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Hurricane season lasts from Januarycalleuntil 30.11he. Removing debris from routine yard maintenance is critical during this time. The City of Fort Lauderdale organizes roadside debris removal for residents throughout the year.
- Any major removal of vegetation and/or trees must be completed no later than June 1; Beginning of the hurricane season.
- Make sure your trees are inspected annually by an ISA or ASCA certified arborist who must also have a Broward County tree trimmer license.
- Have any necessary structural tree trimming done to address dead limbs, defects, or other tree safety hazards or concerns. The goal is to reduce the amount of potentially wind-borne debris from trees and minimize the impact on tree health.
- All major tree pruning should be planned byDecember 1stcalleuntil 30.04he.
- If you have deleted trees (NOTE: City approval may be required.) or other major vegetation pruning, make sure your arborist/landscaper includes the price of debris removal in your service.
- Waste from large tree felling or tree removal must be transported to a yard waste processing facility; Removal fees may apply.
- Put your yard waste in the green cart.
- Pull the entire green cart out to the curb on your scheduled pickup day.
Bulky waste is collected once a month. To find out your scheduled collection day or for more information about our program, contact the City of Fort Lauderdale Customer Service Center at 954-828-8000 or visit uswww.fortlauderdale.gov/gyr.
Place routine maintenance plant material (up to 10 cubic yards, equivalent to 5 standard refrigerators) curbside on your scheduled pickup day. Remember that each piece cannot be more than 6 feet long.
- Limited construction waste, such as plywood, doors, cabinets, sinks, and toilets, is available for collection as part of our bulky waste collection program.
Our bulk trash program does not accept vehicle batteries, dead animals, propane, fuel, oil or hazardous waste, tree stumps and paint. Join our Household Hazardous Waste collection events to get rid of all your unwanted paint, oils, chemicals and electronics.Once a storm has been named
- NoTrim/remove trees or do major yard work.
- NoStart with construction projects that produce debris.
- Once a monitor or alert has been issued,noPruning of plants of any kind.
- Massive sprints put enormous pressure on the collection and disposal processes, and there is not enough equipment or manpower to handle the additional material before the storm makes landfall. You could endanger not only yourself but also your neighbors.
- NoTake materials to the curb during a watch or warning period. Services may be suspended and facilities closed early to prepare for the storm.
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