OCALA, Fla. (Sept. 27, 2022) – In preparation for Hurricane Ian, the Ocala Water Resources Department would like to provide the following reminders to keep residents safe, prepared and informed as this storm approaches.

• Water meters should remain accessible before and after the storm. Avoid setting trashcans and debris on your water meter. Remove overgrown bushes or grass that may be covering your meter.
• To report a leak or damage to a water meter caused by the storm, please call (352) 351-6775. On-ground assistance will be dispatched when conditions are safe.
• To report any water, wastewater, or reclaimed water line breaks on the city side, please call (352) 351-6775.
• Do not walk through or play in standing water.

For real-time updates on storm preparations, please follow the City of Ocala on Facebook at www.facebook.com/cityofocalafl and Twitter @cityofocalafl.