The City of Port St. Lucie is closely monitoring Hurricane Milton’s path and preparing for any storm-related impacts it could bring to the area.
The City of Port St. Lucie’s public information updates regarding Hurricane Milton can be found at www.CityofPSL.com/Milton. This site includes updates on closures, information about drainage and utilities, trash collection, City events and more.
Below are important updates from the 1 p.m. advisory. The next advisory is expected to be released Tuesday morning.
City officials are now finalizing storm preparations, anticipating effects could potentially be at a Category 1 hurricane level. Tropical storm force winds could begin arriving as early as Wednesday morning under the current forecast.
The City is shuttering its facilities and residents are highly encouraged to make all their preparations now, making sure their homes are secure and they are following their storm plans. Please continue to closely monitor the National Hurricane Center for details about the storm www.nhc.noaa.gov.
City’s EOC: The City’s Emergency Operations Center is taking proactive measures to prepare for all possibilities regarding Hurricane Milton. The City’s Emergency Operations Center is currently partially activated. The City continues to work closely with St. Lucie County officials and community partners and will provide status updates as necessary.
Office of Solid Waste: All trash and recycling pickup remains on schedule until further notice. The City of Port St. Lucie, through its solid waste hauler, will continue to provide collection and disposal services until weather conditions prohibit it.
As per our normal operating schedule, the Convenient Drop-Off Center on Cameo Boulevard is closed today and Tuesday. Because this facility may be necessary for debris cleanup after the storm, it will remain closed Wednesday and Thursday to ensure it has capacity.
Due to the storm’s current predicted path, residents are asked to:
- Not trim vegetation of any kind
- Not begin construction projects
- Monitor the City’s website for updates or delays in service
- Avoid placing piles of debris curbside, as collection service can be suspended at any time
- Avoid projects that will produce bulk waste piles
To learn more, click on the severe weather tips & questions at www.CityofPSL.com/SolidWaste.
Meeting and Event Cancelations: The following meetings scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 9 have been postponed: City U, Special Magistrate Hearing, Site Plan Review Committee, Closed-Door Attorney Client Session and Business Accelerator. Please visit the city calendar for more information at www.CityofPSL.com/Calendar.
River Nights, which was scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 10, has been canceled.
Parks and Recreation: On Monday, Oct. 7 and Tuesday, Oct. 8, Parks and Recreation facilities remain open to the public. Athletic fields run by the City will be closed on Tuesday, Oct. 8. The Port St. Lucie Botanical Gardens will close at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 8. We will continue to monitor the weather and close any parks or recreation facilities if safety becomes an issue.
On Wednesday, Oct. 9 and Thursday, Oct. 10, all Parks and Recreation facilities will be closed. All reservations and class schedules for these days have also been canceled.
The Saints Golf Course: Continuing normal operations.
Code Compliance: Residents and businesses must bring inside or secure all outdoor items, including lawn furniture, fixtures and any openly stored materials, including temporary signage, on their properties.
Public Works: Public Works Staff continue to draw down water levels and clear debris from drainage systems. Recent rains have saturated the ground and additional rainfall will cause water to temporarily pool in the roadways. Residents are asked to use caution when driving in rain or wet conditions.
The City has developed a list of roadways and intersections that experienced flooding during the recent rain event in September, as well as areas that have historically experienced roadway flooding. We encourage residents to avoid these areas if possible, in the event of extreme rainfall during Hurricane Milton. Public Works and the Port St. Lucie Police Department will be monitoring these areas.
- California/Savona Intersection
- Thornhill between Brisbane and Airoso
- Thornhill/Bayshore & Biltmore Intersections
- Thornhill/Manth Intersection
- Port St. Lucie/Gowin Intersection
- Port St. Lucie Blvd construction area south of Gatlin
- Darwin between Tulip and Paar
- Airoso/Pisces Intersection
- Gatlin/Savona Intersection
- Airoso/Port St. Lucie Intersection
- Melaleuca/Lennard Intersection
- Cashmere/Heatherwood Intersection
- Walton/US 1 Intersection
- PSL/US 1 Intersection
Utility Systems Customers: Avoid the long lines to purchase water and save money too by filling up containers with your tap water. Our water is treated by reverse osmosis and purified with minerals, like many bottled waters on the market. Here’s a link to more info about Storm Preparation and Recovery.
The City recommends that customers conserve water during a power outage, not because there will be a shortage of water, but because water going down the drain or toilet will quickly fill up your grinder or STEP tank. Without power, wastewater cannot be pumped out of the tank.
To prevent your tank from quickly filling up, only flush when absolutely necessary, avoid taking long showers, and running the dishwasher or washing machine. The Utility Systems department will make every effort possible to pump out or pump down a customer's grinder or STEP system during the recovery period after a storm or hurricane. Here’s a link to more info about Storm Preparation and Recovery.
The goal and objective for Port St. Lucie Utility Systems is to provide safe, dependable, and high quality water and sewer services to our customers in any kind of weather. If you are experiencing any issues with your service, please call Utility Systems Connection Support at 772-873-6400.
1PSL/Hotlines: Residents can contact the city through our 1PSL customer service system at 772-871-1775 or through the 1PSL app.
City of Port St. Lucie Information: For up-to-the-minute updates, please check the City’s dedicated website www.CityofPSL.com/Milton. This site will include updates on closures, information about drainage and utilities, trash collection, City events and more. Residents are also encouraged to follow the City on the City’s social media sites, Facebook page @CityofPSL, Twitter page @CityPortStLucie and NextDoor page, as information changes quickly. Residents can also sign up to receive text messages or emails from the City. Registration is quick, easy and free of charge!