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West Palm Beach public works urges early hurricane prep; city offers vegetation amnesty April 28–May 9
Summary
Leon Pinder, director of public works for the City of West Palm Beach, detailed the city’s Vegetation Amnesty Days, a May 15 hurricane preparedness drill and guidance for residents on pruning, debris placement and service suspension when winds reach 35 mph.
Leon Pinder, director of public works for the City of West Palm Beach, urged residents to begin hurricane preparations now and described the city’s Vegetation Amnesty Days, a temporary program that lets homeowners place trimmed vegetation at the curb for free pickup.
"Vegetation amnesty days is where we give homeowners and residents the opportunity to cut back vegetation at the residence, unlimited amount, as long as vegetation only put out in front of their residence, and then the city will pick it up at no additional charge," Pinder said on the City Center podcast.
Pinder said the amnesty…
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