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Hurricane Ian: Post-Storm Updates for Residents
 The city of Clearwater’s Emergency Management Team is coordinating post-storm recovery efforts for our community. When possible, residents are asked to stay off the roads to allow crews to complete damage assessment and debris cleanup. Find these and other updates at myclearwater.info/ian.
After the Storm
- Recovery is a high priority. Clearwater crews have begun debris removal and repairs.
- Mandatory evacuation orders for residents in Levels A, B and C were lifted at 9 a.m. today.
- Residents are asked to stay off the roads to allow crews to complete damage assessments.
- Access to Clearwater Beach and the Memorial Causeway Bridge are open with no restrictions. Beach and residents who live in Levels A, B and C are urged to remain cautious when returning to their homes.
- The water system experienced minimal damage. There may be a water line issue at Bay Esplanade on the beach, and utility crews are investigating. Nine of the city’s sanitary sewer lift stations are on generator power, and 10 wells are offline because they have no power.
- Treat intersections with inoperable traffic lights as a four-way stop.
- Never drive through flooded areas. Turn around, don’t drown.
- Do not go near a downed power line. Electricity can spread outward through the ground.
- Do not walk in floodwater. Waste, wildlife and other hazards can contaminate waters and cause illness or harm.
- Keep generators in well-ventilated locations outside, away from all doors, windows and vent openings.
City Facilities
- Clearwater city offices will remain closed Thursday, Sept. 29, and will resume regular business hours Friday, Sept. 30. Staff is assessing Clearwater’s indoor and outdoor facilities and will determine a reopening plan for Clearwater recreation facilities and libraries.
Reporting Damage
- Only call 911 in the case of a police, medical or fire emergency.
- Report storm damage in your neighborhood through Clearwater Connect, the city’s online reporting system. Use the “Hurricane Ian” category.
- Report power outages to Duke Energy at (800) 228-8485 or through Duke-Energy.com.
- You can report damages to businesses to FloridaDisaster.biz.
- If your home experiences damage or flooding after the storm, take photos of your property for insurance.
Community Cleanup
- Clearwater crews are working on debris removal and storm recovery.
- There will be no trash and recycling collections today, Thursday, Sept. 29. Service will resume Friday, Sept. 30. Crews will pick up at the addresses of those who normally have service on Thursday. On Saturday, Oct. 1, crews will pick up at the addresses of those who normally have service on Friday.
- Tree branches and yard debris can be set out on your normal collection day.
- Keep yard waste debris loose and unbagged.
- Keep trash, recycling bins and yard waste at least three feet from nearby mailboxes, fire hydrants, vehicles and other obstacles to safe solid waste collection.
Events
The following events are canceled:
Updates for City Staff
- City offices will reopen tomorrow, Friday, Sept. 30. All employees are to report to work for normal operations.
- We still have a few recreation centers and fire station locations that are without power. If you report to your work location tomorrow and the power is not restored, you may be reassigned to a different work station. Power crews are working to restore power throughout the city.
Clearwater Storm Website
- The city continues to update the Hurricane Ian website as updates become available.
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