Buddy Dyer postpones state of city speech due to Hurricane Matthew
Mayor Buddy Dyer

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Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer‘s annual State of the City Address has been postponed until after it’s certain the city is OK.

The mayor’s office announced Tuesday it and the Downtown Orlando Partnership are postponing the speech that was scheduled for Wednesday, as Hurricane Matthew continues its uncertain march past or into Florida later this week.

A new date and time have not been set.

Stating that the safety of Orlando residents and businesses is the top priority, Dyer encouraged all residents and businesses to closely monitor Hurricane Matthew and use Tuesday and Wednesday to prepare themselves, their families, and employees for potential landfall. For more information, suggested supplies, and things to consider while preparing for a storm, visit cityoforlando.net.

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