We are closely monitoring Tropical Storm Idalia. Normal County operations are planned for Tuesday, August 29, 2023. As we continue to track the storm, we will provide updates on potential impacts to County operations. Please remember to monitor the Employee Information Hotline at 407-836-0005 for more information on the storm and how it may impact county operations.

The County uses text messaging to communicate with employees during emergency and must know situations.

Hurricanes are a perfect example of when texting may be used to send critical information. If you have not already done so, you can opt-in to receive text alerts on your personal device by logging into myOCPortal and following the steps in the Push Text Job aide.

For questions or assistance, please contact [email protected].

Shelters Opening on Tuesday, August 29 at 1 p.m.

General Population / Pet Friendly

South Econ Community Park Magic Gym

3850 S. Econlockhatchee Trail, Orlando, FL 32829

General Population / Pet Friendly

Barnett Park Magic Gym

4801 W. Colonial Drive, Orlando, FL 32808

Special Needs / Pet Friendly

Silver Star Recreation Center Magic Gym

2801 N. Apopka Vineland Rd, Orlando, FL 32818

Special Needs / Pet Friendly

Goldenrod Park Recreation Center Magic Gym

4863 N. Goldenrod Rd, Winter Park, FL 32792

Sandbag Distribution

In preparation for rain, the county opened its free, self-service sandbag program at select parks. Residents will receive 10 unfilled sandbags per household and will need to bring their own shovel or filling tool.

Downey Park: 10107 Flowers Avenue, Orlando, 32825
Meadow Woods Recreation Center: 1751 Rhode Island Woods Circle, Orlando, 32824
Bithlo Community Park: 18501 Washington Avenue, Orlando, 32820
West Orange Recreation Center: 309 S West Crown Point Road, Winter Garden, 34787
Clarcona Horse Park: 3535 Damon Road, Apopka, 32703

Sites will operate today, Monday, Aug. 28, from 12 to 7 p.m., and Tuesday, Aug. 29, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., pending severe weather. For questions or information for residents with special needs, please dial 3-1-1 or 407-836-3111.

For more information about storm preparedness, visit www.ocfl.net/storm. Please stay safe this week!