After storm winds die down, residents may be tempted to drive around checking on the city or to drag ruined items to the curb. The City of Sanford advises two post-storm protocols to keep roads safe and speed cleanup.
When the power grid is down and a traffic light is completely dark or flashing red, Florida law requires drivers to treat the intersection as a four-way stop. That means coming to a complete stop, yielding to the driver who arrived first, and proceeding only when it is safe. Downed power lines should be treated as live and highly dangerous; residents should stay at least thirty feet away and report them immediately to 911 or their utility provider.
For debris, cleanup crews and contractors use specialized trucks for different materials. Vegetative debris such as loose branches, leaves, logs and plants should be kept loose rather than bagged. Construction debris such as damaged fencing, drywall, carpet and roof shingles goes in a separate pile, as do bulk items like ruined furniture, mattresses and appliances. Mixing household junk with yard waste means crews cannot collect it, so keeping piles separate helps clear streets faster.
Press release issued by City of Sanford:
https://sanfordfl.gov/the-storm-passed-now-what-two-critical-rules-for-the-aftermath/
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