Orange County continues to collect hurricane debris after Ian, Nicole

Brittany Caldwell
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After Hurricane Ian and Tropical Storm Nicole passed over Florida, counties are still recovering from the aftermath.

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Orange County contractors will continue picking up debris in the coming months and estimate that the task will be completed by mid-December.

Read: SEE: Orange County releases Hurricane Ian debris removal map

Crews have resumed debris collection after Thanksgiving and will focus on areas that need it the most first.

Read: ‘Bonding time’: same firefighting shift on duty for Ian and Nicole, Thanksgiving

The county reminds residents to place storm debris away from structures and poles.

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Crews have collected enough debris since October to fill over 5,000 dumpsters.

Watch this video about how Ian and Nicole have impacted Florida:

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