Hurricane Milton Storm Advisory 6

Hurricane Milton Storm Advisory 6
City of Fort Pierce
Thursday, October 10, 2024 @ 6:30 PM
Website: www.cityoffortpierce.com

NEW INFORMATION

As of 2:00 PM, Hurricane Milton transitioned into a "hurricane-force extratropical low" as it moved off Florida's coast and into the western Atlantic. Gradual weakening is expected over the next few days, though tropical storm conditions and storm surges continue to affect portions of the southeast U.S. coast. Winds in our area will gradually diminish tonight. No major damage has been reported in the City of Fort Pierce, though downed trees, debris, and localized flooding may still pose hazards.

Residents are urged to stay off the roads unless necessary to prevent interference with emergency response and cleanup efforts. Crews are actively working to clear roadways and restore essential services. We ask residents to exercise caution and patience as recovery continues. Additionally, remember to treat intersections with non-functioning traffic signals as four-way stops.

Impacts on Fort Pierce:

First responders and public works/utility crews are actively addressing damage caused by twelve tornadoes that touched down in St. Lucie County before and during Hurricane Milton.

Numerous homes and structures in St. Lucie County sustained significant damage, particularly in the following areas:

• Spanish Lakes Country Club Village
• Portofino Shores
• Holiday Pines
• Lakewood Park
• South Florida Logistics Center 95
• Sunnier Palms Park and Campground
• St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office Garage

St. Lucie County Residents are encouraged to help document the damage from Hurricane Milton by using the self-reporting portal at - https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/e5d5cb7556f2464787f6e94e38c664da.

Public Works Department Updates:

• Solid Waste: Trash and recycling services are suspended today, October 10. Residents will receive service on their next scheduled pick-up day. Regularly scheduled collection will resume tomorrow, October 11.
• Streets and Drainage:Crews are clearing roadways and storm drains, maintaining parks, and inspecting city facilities in the aftermath of the storm.

Communication:

The City of Fort Pierce will provide ongoing updates through the city's website, social media platforms, and Fort Pierce TV Channel 27. Residents are encouraged to sign up for emergency notifications via St. Lucie County's Alert St. Lucie program at www.stlucieco.gov/Alert.

Shelter Operations:

St. Lucie County opened the following shelters on Tuesday, October 10, at 2:00 PM:

• Fort Pierce Westwood Academy (General Population/Pet-Friendly): 1801 Panther Ln., Fort Pierce
• Treasure Coast High School (General Population/Pet-Friendly): 1000 SW Darwin Blvd, Port St. Lucie
• Havert L. Fenn Center (Special Needs): 2000 Virginia Ave., Fort Pierce

Due to the increasing need for shelter, an additional shelter has been opened at Fort Pierce Central High School (4101 S 25th St) for residents displaced by the tornadoes. Nurses and crisis counselors are on-site to assist those in need.

Power Outages / FPUA Updates:

Following the significant impact of Hurricane Milton, Fort Pierce Utilities Authority (FPUA) crews, along with the Scottsboro Electric Power Board, have been working diligently to repair damage to substations and transmission lines. The number of affected customers has now been reduced to 28%.

Crews are currently focused on these critical repairs, with the next phase addressing damaged feeders distributed throughout the city to restore power to full capacity.

FPUA recognizes the challenges this outage has caused, and the priority remains the swift and safe restoration of service for all residents. Appreciation is extended to the dedicated FPUA teams, as well as the Scottsboro crew, whose valuable assistance has been key in expediting the restoration efforts.

FPUA thanks their customers for their patience and cooperation as repairs continue.

To report a power outage, please call (772) 466-1600.

You can also view the FPUA Outage Map here: https://arcg.is/04f1ry.

City of Fort Pierce Updates:

• Freebee services will resume normal operations on Friday, October 11.

St. Lucie County Updates:

• St. Lucie County officials will provide a live update from the Douglas M. Anderson Emergency Operations Center tomorrow, October 11, at Noon on the county's Facebook page: www.facebook.com/StLucieGov.
• The bridges to North and South Hutchinson Island reopened at 9:00 AM today. Only residents living on the islands should use the bridges at this time. Unnecessary traffic will hinder response and recovery efforts.
• St. Lucie County Offices will reopen for normal business on Monday, October 14.
• Residents with questions about the storm can call the county's public information line at 772-460-HELP (4357).
• The St. Lucie County Tax Collectors office will remain closed through Friday, Oct. 11, and reopen to the public on Monday, Oct. 14. The St. Lucie County Property Appraiser's office will remain closed through Friday, Oct. 11, and reopen to the public on Monday, Oct. 14. The St. Lucie County Clerk & Comptroller's office will remain closed through Friday, Oct. 11, and reopen to the public on Monday, Oct. 14. The St. Lucie County Supervisor of Elections' office will remain closed through Friday, Oct. 11, and reopen to the public on Monday, Oct. 14. St. Lucie County Public Defender's office will remain closed through Friday, Oct. 11, and reopen to the public on Monday, Oct. 14. The Office of the State Attorney and the 19th Judicial Circuit's Office will remain closed through Friday, Oct. 11, and reopen to the public on Monday, Oct. 14.
• St. Lucie County's Area Regional Transit (ART) will operate regular services on Friday, Oct. 11.

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