What is the city’s plan to remove abandoned cars and trucks that were damaged by the storm?

Vehicles found during the debris-removal process, either on public rights of way or on private property, are considered storm-related debris. These vehicles may pose a threat to public safety and public health because they contain gasoline, oil, and since they may have been inundated by storm water, they may contain mold and mildew. Under the city’s storm-debris removal plan, these vehicles will be tagged with a brightly colored “Towing Notice” that alerts owners that the vehicles may be towed within 48 hours. As of mid-November, more than 1,800 vehicles have been marked for towing, and towing was scheduled to begin by the third week in November. The city’s ultimate goal is to move the vehicles to a central location and take steps to reunite them with their owners. Owners will not have to pay a fee for vehicles towed by the city’s storm-debris removal teams, nor will there be any storage fee since the vehicles will be stored on public property. If your vehicle has been tagged for ...  more