The most recent report by the National Weather Service indicates that Hurricane Matthew’s track has shifted to the west and could make landfall by Friday morning in Brevard County. Orange County is currently preparing for the potential for hurricane-force winds, in excess of 65-70 miles per hour, with gusts up to 90 miles per hour between late Thursday night, and all day Friday.
Orange County Shelters Open at 1:00 PM on Thursday, October 6th:
Shelter Name | Address | Staffed By | Type of Shelter |
Apopka High | 555 Martin St, Apopka, FL 32712 | Orange County | General Population |
Corner Lake Middle | 1700 Chuluota Rd, Orlando, FL 32820 | Red Cross | General Population |
Timber Creek High School | 1001 Avalon Park S Blvd, Orlando, FL 32828 | Orange County | General Population |
Odyssey Middle School | 9290 Lee Vista Blvd, Orlando, FL 32829 | Orange County | General Population |
Bithlo Community Park | 18501 Washington Ave, Orlando, FL 32820 | Red Cross/Orange County | General Population /Pet Friendly |
Barnett Park | 4801 W Colonial Dr, Orlando, FL 32808 | Red Cross/Orange County | General Population /Pet Friendly |
For special needs shelter, contact 407-836-9319
Please note: shelters will not be able to accommodate early arrivals.
What to Bring to a Shelter:
Water and food
Clothing and bedding
Personal items, medication
First-aid supplies
Important papers
Miscellaneous items like games, toys, battery-powered radios, flashlights and batteries
Hotel and Lodging:
A snapshot of Central Florida hotel lodging reflects that there are 17,000 available rooms. Individuals can call 407-354-5555 if they need assistance identifying rooms to meet their family’s needs. Rosen Hotels are offering “distress rates” for guests evacuating.
Ongoing:
Residents are encouraged to visit ocfl.net/Matthew for the latest Hurricane Matthew information as it pertains to Orange County.
Orange County Public Works, Stormwater Management Division is proactively checking drainage infrastructure to include stormwater drains, canals and ponds as well as other sites in anticipation of potential heavy rainfall in Orange County. In addition equipment to remove debris and tree limbs is being inventoried and tested.
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