Hurricane Preparedness Resources

HURRICANE MILTON

- Orange County Milton Updates --> ocfl.net/milton
  - Para ver las últimas actualizaciones en Español, visite ocfl.net/Milton-es.
  - Pou w ka wè dènye mizajou yo an Kreyòl, ale sou ocfl.net/Milton-cr.
- City of Orlando Milton Updates --> https://www.orlando.gov/Storm-Tracking-Milton
- FIND SHELTER --> ocfl.net/shelters
  - Need a ride to a shelter? Floridians can get free rides to shelters via Uber. Open the Uber app. Tap Account on the bottom right & tap Wallet. Add promo code "MILTONRELIEF".
- Sign Up for Orange County Emergency Alerts --> https://member.everbridge.net/892807736724792/login
- Radio Channels >> NWS-162.457, FL Public Radio Emergency Network-98.1FM, City of Orlando Emergency Public Radio-1650AM
- NWS Alerts for Orange County --> https://alerts-v2.weather.gov/search?zone=FLC095
- Find your nearest sandbag distribution location --> https://www.ocfl.net/EmergencySafety/EmergencyInformation.aspx
- Keep an eye on local news, your phone, and local radio for updates.
- Federal hurricane recovery resources will be posted here once the storm passes. --> frost.house.gov/hurricane-recovery

See live updates from the Melbourne Florida Weather Forecast Office.

Print Out Your Own Hurricane Preparedness Guide

Our office has adapted the resources below into a convenient PDF to download/print and use at home. We encourage you to use the checklist on page 1 to prepare and keep the full guide in your hurricane kit so you have contact information and resources saved, even if the internet is out!

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What should I do during a hurricane?

Monitor TV, Radio, and Social Media
- National Weather Service radio frequency: 162.475
- Florida public radio emergency network: 98.1 FM
- City of Orlando emergency radio station: 1650 AM
- Follow FEMA and local news updates on social media
Follow instructions from local officials (follow me at @RepMaxwellFrost)
Evacuate immediately if you are instructed by local authorities
Stay inside and away from windows and doors
Never drive or wade through water
Never enter a damaged building
Call 911 if you are in life-threatening danger.

Helpful Contacts

TO FIND A SHELTER, text shelter and your zip code to 43362.
Example: shelter 12345
FEMA: (800) 621-3362
Florida state assistance line: (800) 342-3557
Orange county emergency management: (407) 836-9140
Orlando emergency management: (407) 246-4357
IF POWER GOES OUT:

Duke Energy - Call 800.228.8485 or text OUT to 5780 or report online or through the mobile app

OUC - call 407.423.9018 or text OUT to 69682

Winter Park Utility - Call 1-877-811-8700
Download the free FEMA APP for your cell phone

Getting Important Updates

During an emergency, our office will share updates and resources on our social media channels (@RepMaxwellFrost).
City of Orlando Resources
Find the current status of city services and emergency preparation plans here.
NOAA National Hurricane Center
The National Hurricane Center is your source for the watches, warnings, forecasts, and analyses of hazardous tropical weather. The NHC is part of the National Weather Service and provides valuable information about all oceanic and weather disasters.
Orange County Resources
Check the status of county emergency services, find supply distribution centers, and learn how you can prepare for hurricanes here.
Florida Division of Emergency Management

Orange County Shelters - HURRICANE MILTON

Orange County provides general population shelters for Central Floridians who have been evacuated from their homes, for those who live in low-lying areas, and for others seeking shelter from a storm. Shelters are alcohol, drug and weapon free. Individuals should come prepared with supplies. ID cards are not required to enter shelters.

Shelter locations may be subject to change. To view the latest updates regarding Hurricane Milton, visit www.ocfl.net/Milton.

Get more information about shelters here: https://ocfl.net/EmergencySafety/Shelters.aspx

Name	Location	Opening Time	More Info
Apopka High School	555 Martin St, Apopka, FL 32712	Tuesday, Oct. 8, at 6 p.m.	Pet Friendly
Carver Middle School	4500 W. Columbia Street, Orlando, FL32811-4052	Tuesday, Oct. 8, at 6 p.m.	Pet Friendly
Colonial High School	6100 Oleander Dr, Orlando, FL 32807	Tuesday, Oct. 8, at 6 p.m.	Pet Friendly
Lake Buena Vista High School	11305 Daryl Carter Pkwy, Orlando, FL 32836	Tuesday, Oct. 8, at 6 p.m.	No Pets
Lake Nona High School	12500 Narcoossee Rd, Orlando, FL 32832	Tuesday, Oct. 8, at 6 p.m.	Pet Friendly
Oak Ridge High School	700 W. Oak Ridge Rd, Orlando, FL 32809	Tuesday, Oct. 8, at 6 p.m.	No Pets
Ocoee High School	1925 Ocoee Crown Point Pkwy, Ocoee, FL 34761	Tuesday, Oct. 8, at 6 p.m.	No Pets
Odyssey Middle School	9290 Lee Vista Blvd, Orlando, FL 32829	Tuesday, Oct. 8, at 6 p.m.	No Pets
Timber Springs Middle School	16001 Timber Park Ln, Orlando, FL 32828	Tuesday, Oct. 8, at 6 p.m.	No Pets
Union Park Middle School	1844 Westfall Dr, Orlando, FL 32817	Tuesday, Oct. 8, at 6 p.m.	Pet Friendly
Wedgefield K-8	3835 Bancroft Blvd, Orlando, FL 32833	Tuesday, Oct. 8, at 6 p.m.	No Pets

Special Needs Shelters - HURRICANE MILTON

Orange County strongly encourages residents who require a Special Needs/Medical Shelter during an emergency to please dial 407-836-3111 or 3-1-1. Residents who are deaf or hard of hearing can chat online, download the OCFL 311 app, or register at www.ocfl.net/psn, to ensure access to resources and transportation.

What actions should I take to be prepared?

Have a NOAA All-Hazards Weather Radio and battery backup to receive important weather and other emergency-related warnings.
Build a disaster supply kit and have a family and/or business plan. Remember to also have a plan for pets.
Before, During and After a Hurricane
Evacuating Yourself and Your Family
Determine if your home is in a storm surge evacuation zone. If so, learn what needs to be done if you evacuate or stay when a storm is moving toward your area.
Mitigate Hurricane Damages
Learn how to prepare your home from wind damage before a storm threatens your area.
Consider insuring your home or business from flood loss.
Make sure that all other aspects of your home are as protected from hurricanes as possible.

What should I do when a Watch or Warning is issued?

When a HURRICANE WATCH is issued, it means that hurricane conditions are possible within the watch area. The hurricane watch is issued 48 hours in advance of the anticipated onset of tropical-storm-force winds. This watch should trigger your family's disaster plan, and proactive measures should be initiated, especially those actions that require extra time such as securing a boat, leaving a barrier island, etc.

When a HURRICANE WARNING is issued, it means that hurricane conditions are expected within the warning area. The hurricane warning is issued 36 hours in advance of the anticipated onset of tropical-storm-force winds. Once this warning has been issued, your family should be in the process of completing proactive actions and deciding the safest location to be during the storm.