Sandbag and call center operations continue today but the hours have changed.

GULFPORT – Gulfport city operations will resume normal business hours at 8 am.m.Tuesday (Sept. 3).

While the weather forecast has brought optimism to the city of Gulfport, city staff members say they remain prepared to respond. The city’s public work’s sanitation service continues to operate on the normal collection schedules.

The regular Gulfport City Council Meeting will begin at 7 p.m. Tuesday as scheduled in the City Hall council chambers.

As of 8 a.m. this morning (Sept. 1), an estimated 2,250 sandbags have been distributed. Sandbag distribution will continue until 1 p.m. today at the 49th Street Neighborhood Center while supplies last.

By 8 a.m. this morning, the Gulfport Citizens Information Call Center had received more than 50 calls. The call center will continue today until 1 p.m. The number is (727) 893-1000.

Storm impacts are still possiblein Gulfport because of the unpredictable track of Hurricane Dorian. Residents are reminded to stay prepared through the coming days.

City staff continues to closely monitor the storm and will update the storm response strategy, including resource needs, based on any forecast changes. Residents should remain vigilant regarding Hurricane Dorian.

Photo of Gulfport City Hall courtesy of the city of Gulfport.

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