FEMA Debris Removal 

• The FEMA debris hauler has transported 1117 loads for disposal to date, encompassing 70,000 cubic yards, or approximately 40,000,000 pounds of debris.
• With 21 days of continuous hauling, that is 53 loads per day of approximately 63 cubic yards per load, or right under 2,000,000 pounds per day. 1,000 tons per day!
• While there is much more to haul, the success to date has allowed us to clear streets, access damaged infrastructure, and open the following parks as of 7:00 am Tuesday morning, 10/25, only 27 day from the hurricane. With a series of recovery steps targeting 30 days out for re-opening of damaged infrastructure for public use, the diligence of recovery crews is evident. Parks opening will be: Harborwalk, Punta Gorda Pathways, Laishley, Ponce, Gilchrist and portions of Nature Park.

City of Punta Gorda Parks 

• The Harborwalk and Punta Gorda Pathways will reopen on Oct. 25 at 7 a.m. Please use extreme caution as debris does remain in certain areas. Restrooms will be open. 
• Laishley and Ponce Parks will also reopen on Oct. 25 at 7 a.m. Boat landings at both parks will also be open.
• Nature Park will reopen on Oct. 25 at 7 a.m. The conservancy area of the park will remain closed. 
• Hounds on Henry Dog Park remains closed until fencing can be replaced.
• The Gilchrist Park Playground will be closed until further tree cleanup takes place. 
• The splash pad at Laishley Park remains closed. 
• Gilchrist Park athletic courts remain closed until fencing is repaired or replaced.
• Remaining parks will open when debris removal is complete. 

All of the parks that are opening may still contain debris and may be missing signage. Special care needs to be taken to avoid injury. Please yield and give plenty of room to workers operating trucks and other debris removal equipment.

Procurement

• Securing a contract for waterway debris removal
• Securing a contract for fencing materials and installation. 
• Street sign poles have been ordered.