May 2020.pdfTo keep our community looking spiffy, everyone needs
to pitch in. Lawn, tree and other vegetative debris is
picked up curbside once a week. Here are the City’s
guidelines. For For more information, call 247-5834 or
visit www.coab.us/42/Solid-Waste.
Yard waste should be placed behind the curb or
pavement edge. Please do not block stormwater flow by
staging yard debris in the gutter or on the street.
Containerized yard waste should not be placed at the
curb earlier than 6 p.m. the day before collection.
Grass clippings and leaves must be in uncovered 20- to
48-gallon cans or in sealed plastic bags, and must not
weigh more than 40 pounds.
Limbs must be no larger than 5 feet long and 6 feet in
diameter. Stumps and other debris must weigh less
than 40 pounds. Please separate yard waste; it will not
be picked up if it is mixed with household garbage or
construction debris.
Yard waste should not be placed over water or gas
meters, cable/phone boxes, under low hanging tree
limbs or utility wires, or near mailboxes.
Collection of yard waste is limited to 5 cubic yards
weekly. This is approximately the size of a standard
pickup truck load.
Items that are NOT yard waste include: fencing,
landscape timbers, garden hoses, dirt, planters, flower
pots and yard decorations. Yard waste will not be
picked up if it is mixed with these items.
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A MESSAGE OF GRATITUDE
FROM
MAYOR GLASSER &
CITY MANAGER CORBIN
From the bottom of our hearts, thank you, Atlantic
Beach. Thanks to all of you who are demonstrating that
we are truly united as a community against COVID-19
— and that we truly care for one another.
While each of us has a crucial role during this
extraordinary time, we are especially grateful for our
neighbors who are on the front lines working to provide
health care, keep us safe, ensure our infrastructure is
maintained, keep our grocery stores and farmer’s
markets open, and prepare and deliver our food.
Atlantic Beach, you are an inspiration to us, too.
It’s remarkable to see parents and teachers reach into
their infinitely stocked toolboxes to ensure that our
precious children’s minds stay stimulated and bodies
stay active. Small business owners, it’s astonishing to
witness your ingenuity and perseverance to overcome
the greatest financial hardship that many of you will
ever experience. And we are amazed by our faith
leaders who have found new and creative ways to stay
connected; those bonds undeniably have never been
more important than they are now.
We also are especially encouraged during this safer-at-
home era by the neighbors that we see selflessly and
generously helping others, especially those who are
sick and elderly; and by the respect that or community
is showing to others and to one another, no matter who
they are, or what they believe. Your benevolence and
positive spirit are clearly contagious, as evidenced by
the kindhearted actions of so many young children and
teens in our community.
Life is precious for us at the Beaches, and this
challenge is certainly bringing out the best in our
humanity. Indeed, it’s through kindness and
understanding that we are getting through this — and
will get through this.
Thank you, Atlantic Beach, for letting us serve you. It’s
a true honor.
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S h a n e C o r b i n , C i t y M a n a g e r , s c o r b i n @ c o a b .u s
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Know where to go. If you are ordered to evacuate,
know the local hurricane evacuation route(s) to take
a plan for where you can stay. Contact your local
emergency management agency for more
information.
Put together a go-bag: disaster supply kit, including
a flashlight, batteries, cash, first-aid supplies,
medications, and copies of your critical information
if you need to evacuate. Helpful information is
www.ready.gov.
If you are not in an area that is advised to evacuate
and you decide to stay in your home, plan for
adequate supplies in case you lose poWer and
water for several days and you are not able to leave
due to flooding or blocked roads.
Make a family emergency plan. Visit
www.ready.gov/make-a-plan.
Emergencies can happen anywhere and at any time.
They can be caused by extreme weather, infectious
diseases, industrial accidents or spills, or by
intentional acts. The very nature of an emergency is
highly unpredictable and can change in scope or
impact.
Still, ‘tis the season – hurricane season, that is — that
the City of Atlantic Beach encourages residents to be
especially diligent in preparing for the worst.
The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 to Nov.
30, with the peak occurring between mid-August and
late October.
B a s i c P r e p a r e d n e s s T i p s
Have you downloaded the SaferWatch app on your
smartphone, yet? TheSaferWatch App is a powerful
public safety and information tool that will help us
connect directly to the citizens who live, work and visit
Atlantic Beach.
The SaferWatch app enables smartphone owners to
report suspicious activity and crime tips. The app also
allows you to receive safety alerts and other
information from the City of Atlantic Beach that will
help us keep our community safe and enjoyable. All of
the information submitted is delivered directly to our
public safety experts within the Atlantic Beach Police
Department, where it is reviewed and assigned for
follow-up.
The City of Atlantic Beach and the Police Department
are delighted to have SaferWatch in our
communication tool chest; it enhances our
responsiveness, protection efforts, and efficiency.
Subscribe for free to the SaferWatch App on your
iPhone or Android device.
THE CALM BEFORE THE STORM
'TIS THE SEASON
FOR HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS