The City of Orlando to waive parking garage fees in downtown ahead of incoming Hurricane Milton

Updated: Oct 8

As Hurricane Milton continues to explosively intensify in the Gulf of Mexico with 175 mph winds, and with the unprecedented storm currently forecast to rip into Tampa and tear through the I-4 corridor into Greater Orlando, you can safely park your car for free in a city garage.

Brightline is suspending services between West Palm Beach and Orlando in advance of life-threatening Hurricane Milton

The growing threat of a major hurricane making landfall in Florida's west coast is now a worryingly real possibility.

Even more dire is that the chances of the storm tearing into or near Tampa, causing devastating damage as it tears through the I-4 corridor into Greater Orlando are growing by the hour.

As the situation develops, the City of Orlando is helping motorists who want to protect their car.

The City of Orlando will waive parking fees for the following parking garages beginning at 6am on Wednesday, October 9, for any resident who would like to park a car in a covered garage.

Central Boulevard Garage, 53 West Central Boulevard

Jefferson Street Garage, 62 West Jefferson Street

Library Garage, 112 East Central Boulevard

Orange County Administration Garage, 300 Liberty Avenue

As Hurricane Milton continues to target Central Florida, The Orlando Eye is now closed ahead of incoming storm

This is for passenger vehicles only and height restrictions must be adhered to. No oversized vehicles, campers, boats, trailers, watercraft, etc. will be permitted to enter.

All cars should be removed by 12pm. Friday, October. 11, dependent on weather and road conditions.

For more details: https://www.orlando.gov/Storm-Tracking-Milton.

We urge you to stay informed and stay safe as Hurricane Milton approaches Florida.

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