Tropical Storm Elsa Update
Tropical Storm Elsa is expected to begin affecting Key West and the Lower Keys today after sunset and through the night until Tuesday. Key West remains under a tropical storm warning.
The following are precautions that residents need to be aware of:
- The Lower Keys Shuttle is not running today.
- Transit’s North and South Lines and the Duval Loop will stop running at noon today.
- City offices will be closed Tuesday.
- The special City Commission meeting Tuesday is cancelled and will be held Monday July 12th at 5 p.m.
- Monday trash pickup is proceeding. Put bins away before dusk.
- There will be NO trash pickup Tuesday. The schedule is moved back so Tuesday service will occur on Wednesday, Wednesday service will occur on Thursday, etc.
- Do not put out large items or excess yard waste; it will become a hazard in the storm.
- Key West City parks and the Community Pool will close at noon today.
- The Transfer Station will be closed on Tuesday.
The City of Key West has opened an information hotline at 305-809-1101. In addition, Monroe County has up-to-date information at www.monroecountyem.com
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