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A severe thunderstorm on March 24, 2013, prompted immediate action from the Public Works Department, with tornado warnings issued for West Orange County. Cleanup operations began the same day and continued into the following morning. By March 26, crews had cleared 87 trees and restored major roadways. Areas significantly impacted included Gotha, Windermere, Bay Hill, Conway, and Rio Grande. The debris removal from right-of-ways is scheduled for completion by March 29, 2013, ensuring all roadways are passable for residents.
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Storm Summary Sunday March 24, 2013 Public Works Department Board of County CommissionersMarch 26, 2013
Storm Summary • National Weather Service issued warning at 2:00 p.m. • Fast moving thunderstorm – moving 55 mph with winds in excess of 70 mph • Tornado warnings issued at 2:15 p.m. for West Orange County • Adjacent Counties’ warnings issued at 3:00 p.m.
Storm Summary SUNDAY: • Crews responded immediately • Tree contractors activated • Cleanup operations continued until 9:00 p.m. • Cleanup operations resumed at 7:00 a.m. Monday
Storm Summary MONDAY: • Cleanup operations resumed • Additional tree contractors activated • All roadways are passable • In house crews removing debris • Right of way debris removal to be completed by Friday, March 29, 2013
Damage Assessment Major Areas Impacted • Gotha/Windermere/Bay Hill Area • Conway Area (East Orange County) • Rio Grande/Oak Ridge Area
Damage Assessment Gotha/Windermere/Bay Hill Area • 35 Trees Cleared Mid Summer Lane
Damage Assessment Gotha/Windermere/Bay Hill Area Dr. Phillips Blvd Apopka Vineland Rd
Damage Assessment Gotha/Windermere/Bay Hill Area 7807 Rolling Ridge Ct Country Estates Drive
Damage Assessment Gotha/Windermere/Bay Hill Area Before After Bridgestone Drive
Damage Assessment Conway Area • 30 Trees Cleared 4351 Tidewater Drive
Damage AssessmentRio Grande/Oak Ridge/John Young • 22 Trees Cleared 4514 Brandeis Dr 34th Street
Damage AssessmentRio Grande/Oak Ridge/John Young 5212 Penton Drive 39th St @ John Young
Damage AssessmentRio Grande/Oak Ridge/John Young Shrimp Street
Damage AssessmentRio Grande/Oak Ridge/John Young Before After 20th St @ Rio Grande Ave
Summary • Fast moving storm • 87 trees cleared from right of ways • All major roadways are open • Debris cleanup continuing • Right of ways targeted completion date: March 29, 2013
Storm Summary Sunday March 24, 2013 Public Works Department Board of County CommissionersMarch 26, 2013