Hurricane Information
Debris, Saving Trees, Lifesaving Gifts
DEBRIS - PUTTING IT IN ITS PLACE
Residents can expedite the clean-up process by properly separating debris. Due to sheer volume it may not all be picked up for some time, but if properly piled,
it will eventually be removed. If trash collection is suspended, regular household waste will be collected first, prior to yard debris.
- Treat household waste (regular garbage and trash) normally - place into a garbage cart curbside on collection days.
- Vegetative Debris (yard waste): stack curbside in a separate pile, including limbs, branches and other vegetative materials.
- Structural Debris: from damage to items or structures. Place in a separate pile curbside.
*** If there has been a Hurricane where the City declares Disaster Debris Collection - please view or download the WESTON DISASTER DEBRIS REMOVAL GUIDELINES Click here: (English) or (Spanish)
SAVING TREES
Immediately cover any exposed tree roots or root balls with soil, mulch or burlap to protect it and keep it moist.
For detailed information on tree first aid after a storm, visit our web site, under Hurricane Information, click on and download: Helping Trees Survive Storm Season & Beyond
LIFESAVING GIFTS
Think about giving gifts now that save lives. A gift can be for a special occasion or given as a random act of kindness. Give a gift that could save lives; FEMA recommends showing how much you care by giving emergency preparedness items as gifts, including:
- Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors.
- Appropriate fire extinguishers.
- Foldable ladders for second-story escape routes.
- Disaster kits for home and vehicle.
- NOAA Weather radios and extra batteries.
- Enrollment in a CPR or first aid class.