Residents should prepare an emergency kit, including water (one gallon of water per person per day), food (a three-day supply), medication, battery powered radio, batteries and any special items needed like medications. Items that would most likely be need during an evacuation should be kept in an easy-to carry container.

City of Orlando link to information on Hurricane Dorian

https://www.orlando.gov/Tracking-Hurricane-Dorian

STAY INFORMED:

Residents can also stay informed and get information from the City of Orlando through Social Media at:

• City of Orlando’s Facebook page: facebook.com/cityoforlando
  • Spanish – facebook.com/ciudaddeorlando
• City of Orlando’s Twitter account: @citybeautiful

Additional updates and information on the City of Orlando Emergency Operations Emergency Status will be posted on the City’s website at: orlando.gov/imready.

Orange County Sandbags Distribution

Free Sandbags

Sandbags will be available while supplies last. Each citizen is entitled to 10 sandbags from either a self-service filling location or a pre-made distribution location.

The locations and hours of operation are as follows:

Self-Service Sandbags

Friday, Aug. 30: 8 AM to 8 PM 
Saturday, Aug. 31: 8 AM until supplies last

• Meadow Woods Park, 1751 Rhode Island Woods Cr
• West Orange Rec Center, 309 S West Crown Point Rd
• Barnett Park, 4801 W Colonial Dr
• Bithlo Community Park, 18501 Washington St

Pre-Filled Sandbags

Friday, Aug. 30: 9 AM to 7 PM

• Zellwood Maintenance Unit, 3400 Golden Gem Rd
• West Orange Maintenance Unit, 644 Beulah Rd
• John Young Maintenance Unit, 4200 S John Young Py
• Taft Maintenance Unit, 11442 Intermodal Wy
• Jay Blanchard Park, 2451 Dean Rd
• Bithlo Maintenance Unit, 18753 Old Cheney Hy

Saturday, Aug. 31: 9 AM until supplies last

• John Young Maintenance Unit, 4200 S John Young Py
• Jay Blanchard Park, 2451 Dean Rd
• Bithlo Maintenance Unit, 187

Click the following link for more information and updates on Orange County

http://www.orangecountyfl.net/EmergencySafety/EmergencyInformation.aspx#.XWmSVlMpA0P

Orange County offer a Hurricane Safety Guide just click on the. Following link:

http://www.ocfl.net/EmergencySafety/HurricaneSafetyGuide.aspx#.XWmUOlMpA0M

Hurricane Safety Guide

HURRICANE SEASON

The Atlantic Hurricane Season begins June 1 and ends November 30. Orange County Government is here to ensure you have the information you need before, during and after any severe tropical system affects our community with a variety of tools available online, on the phone or on your mobile device.

Hurricanes can bring hazards in many forms and while Orange County is located in Central Florida it certainly isn’t insulated from the possible effects of a storm. From high winds to tornadoes and flooding, hurricanes can present a variety of severe weather. Your ability to plan ahead will be your best protection against injury and damage to your home and property.

HOW TO PREPARE

Visit Ready.gov to learn what actions to take in the event of a hurricane watch or alert in your area.

• Create a family emergency communication plan
• Prepare a disaster supply kit
• Know the local hurricane evacuation route and shelter locations
• Protect your home