City of Venice Utilities to shut off water to Venice island 10/8
Francesco Abbruzzino, The Uncensored Report, LLC
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The City of Venice Utilities Department is expected to shut off water to the island of Venice in the evening of Tuesday, Oct. 8, in advance of Hurricane Milton’s expected impact to the area. Water service, including water for fire protection, will remain off for the duration of the storm and until any repairs are completed. Wastewater service and power are also expected to be unavailable during this time.
Please heed evacuation orders for Levels A & B, which have been called today. Anyone choosing to shelter in place should prepare accordingly and collect and store as much water as possible, including bottled water, plastic holding jugs, filling your bathtub, etc.
Another advisory will be distributed once water service has been restored. This may take several days. Once service is restored, you will be under a boil water advisory until you receive a notification stating the water is safe for consumption. When you boil water for eating and drinking, bring it to a rolling boil for 3 full minutes and then let it cool.
These procedures are standard during a storm of this magnitude to protect the potable water system and restore services faster after the event.
We appreciate your understanding and know that we are doing everything possible to ensure the health and safety of our customers. Stay safe. Should you have any urgent questions that cannot wait until after the storm has passed, contact Venice Utilities at 941-486-2444.
