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Greetings,
With summer just around the corner, it is time to plan and prepare for hurricane season. Local residents are encouraged to update their family emergency plans in preparation for the
Atlantic hurricane season
, which 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 that affects our community. To keep you safe and informed, we have a variety of easy to use emergency communication tools available
online and on mobile devices
.
Preparing now can help protect you and your loved ones and reduce the risk of damage to your home. I encourage residents to take the steps to be prepared for hurricane season and attend Orange County's
2018 Orange County Hurricane Expo on Saturday, June 9
, at Cypress Creek High School, 1101 Bear Crossing Drive, Orlando. This free, one-day event will offer preparedness information and supplies, including weather radios and first-aid kits.
Hurricanes can bring hazards in many forms. From high winds to tornadoes and flooding, they can present a variety of severe weather dangers. Your ability to plan ahead will be your best protection against injury or damage to your home and property. Last September, the impact of Hurricane Irma was felt across Orange County followed by the catastrophic Hurricane Maria, which severely impacted so many friends, family and loved ones in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Although our vigilance, planning and preparation led to minimal property damage in the region, it is still important to prepare now for the upcoming storm season.
Citizens can register for the OCAlert system, which allows Orange County Government to contact you via email or cell phone text message during an emergency affecting Orange County. Register free-of-charge for the OCAlert. I also encourage you to download the
OCFL Alert app
, our emergency and non-emergency notification mobile phone application, and the
OCFL News app
, which provides breaking news and information about Orange County Government.
As always, I thank you for staying connected with your local government and for making Orange County the best place to live, work and raise a family.
Sincerely,
Teresa Jacobs
Orange County Mayor
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 Mayor Jacobs Delivers 2018 State of the County Address
at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts
Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs welcomed hundreds of residents to her eighth and final State of the County address at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts on May 18, 2018.
Under Mayor Jacobs' leadership and through strong economic growth and responsible stewardship of taxpayer dollars - that continue to support public safety, affordable housing, infrastructure, economic development, parks, pedestrian safety, road construction and transportation improvements, and new mental health programs for children and families - Orange County has undergone transformational quality-of-life enhancements that will benefit the region for generations to come.
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Orange County Celebrates Asian Pacific American
Heritage Month
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