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Storm Debris

Hurricane Preparedness

Rules for pre-storm yard preparation, post-storm debris placement for pickup, and timelines for property cleanup after hurricanes.

2% permissive76% moderate(63 locations)

How Storm Debris Rules Differ by Place

63 places covered48 moderate1 permissive

Alachua County, FL: Storm Debris Removal Authority (Alachua County)

Some Restrictions

During a declared disaster, the Alachua County Board of County Commissioners can order collection of hazardous debris from public and private land, enter private property with owner…

Boca Raton, FL: Boca Raton Construction Site Debris Storm Rule

Some Restrictions

Once the city declares a hurricane warning, Sec. 19-170 requires every active construction site to either remove all stored solid waste or secure it against becoming wind-borne debris…

Boynton Beach, FL: Boynton Beach Storm Debris Removal Rules

Some Restrictions

After a state of emergency, Boynton Beach's City Manager may direct crews to clear disaster-generated debris from city property, county/state roads, and private roads under Sec. 10-32…

Brevard County, FL: Brevard County Storm Debris Placement Rules

Some Restrictions

After a declared disaster, unincorporated Brevard residents must stack storm debris neatly at the road's edge, sorted by type, for county pickup: misplaced debris becomes the owner's…

Broward County, FL: Broward County Storm Debris Securing Rule

Some Restrictions

Broward County requires construction sites in the unincorporated area to remove or secure all solid waste and building materials once a hurricane or tropical storm warning is declared.

Cape Coral, FL: Cape Coral Storm Debris Removal Program

Some Restrictions

After a declared local emergency, Cape Coral's City Manager can order collection of hurricane debris from public and private land, including vacant lots and gated communities, under…