8-30-23 3:45 p.m. Idalia Update - Alachua County Government Openings, Waste Collection, Shelters Closed, and Evacuation Order Rescinded

UPDATE: August 30, 2023 : 3:45 p.m.

 

ALACHUA COUNTY, FL – Storm conditions have improved locally to the point that Alachua County is announcing the following actions.

 

Alachua County offices will be open on their regular schedules tomorrow, Thursday, August 31, 2023. In addition to Alachua County, the following entities will also resume regular schedules tomorrow:

 

• Alachua County Supervisor of Elections
• Alachua County Tax Collector
• Alachua County Property Appraiser
• Alachua County Clerk of the Court and the courts
• All County municipalities
• The University of Florida
• PK Yonge – Developmental Research School
• Santa Fe College: The Academy for Science and Technology will open, provided the Alachua County School District is open. 
• Alachua County Public Schools

 

Fortunately, during the storm, there have been immediate responses to downed powerlines and trees. The Alachua County Public Works Department has removed 70 trees from roadways.

 

Curbside waste collection services will resume on Thursday, August 31. Garbage and recycling will be collected with a one-day delay for the remainder of the week. With the additional yard waste debris that has resulted from Hurricane Idalia, the waste collector may require additional time to complete the yard waste collection. Please prepare any yard waste so that no single container or item weighs more than 40 lbs., is 5 ft. in length, or has a diameter greater than 8 in. Any items that exceed those specifications will not be collected. Please do not place yard waste in the roadway.

 

The Leveda Brown Environmental Park and Transfer Station will resume regular operations on Thursday, August 31. The facility will be open to the public beginning at 7 a.m.

 

The County’s five Rural Collection Centers will resume regular operations beginning Friday, September 1. The facilities will be open to the public beginning at 7:30 a.m.

 

The Mandatory Evacuation Order for those living in mobile and manufactured homes, substandard housing, and areas prone to flooding is rescinded.

 

All general population shelters and the special needs shelter are closed.

 

Report damages due to Hurricane Idalia in Alachua County. Do not put yourself in danger to get a photo. Report downed trees by calling Alachua County Public Works at 352-213-2726.

 

Find your provider to report power outages and view outage maps online.

 

The 311 Critical Information Line is deactivated.

 

Stay away from power lines. 

 

• Watch out for fallen power lines that may be hanging overhead. 
• Stay clear of fallen power lines. Call the electric company to report them. 

 

Learn more about staying safe after the storm.

 

If you feel you have a life-threatening or dangerous situation, call 911. For non-emergencies, call 352-955-1818

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8-30-23 9:15 a.m. Hurricane Idalia Update- Time to Hunker Down

August 30, 2023:9:15 a.m.

 

ALACHUA COUNTY, FL – Hurricane Idalia made landfall and is moving north. Outer bands from Idalia are moving through Alachua County and will continue to do so through the morning and early afternoon. Residents are urged to stay inside even during calm periods as new bands may move into the area, bringing new tropical storm-force winds.

 

The total cumulative rainfall is expected to be in the 4 to 6-inch range.

 

Residents should stay safe and not leave their homes so that public safety and public works personnel can react to damage. Downed powerlines and trees are creating dangerous hazards. Residents staying in shelters or have otherwise evacuated their homes are urged to remain in place until the storm has completely passed.

 

Stay away from power lines. 

 

• Watch out for fallen power lines that may be hanging overhead. 
• Stay clear of fallen power lines. Call the electric company to report them. 

 

Learn more about staying safe after the storm.

 

If you feel you have a life-threatening or dangerous situation, call 911. For non-emergencies, call 352-955-1818. 

 

Find your provider to report power outages and view outage maps online.

 

It is important to be safe after the storm.   

 

You can find all the latest information for Alachua County by going to alachuacountyready.com, Facebook, X, Instagram, and Nextdoor.

 

If you don’t have internet access or need additional information, dial 311 from your phone. If you live outside Alachua County or cannot dial 311, call 352-264-6557. 

 

To receive all updates on County operations in response to Hurricane Idalia, please text ALACHUA to 888-777. 

 

You can check the latest forecast at weather.gov/jax. 

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