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DeSantis has advocated for states to receive block grants to operate all aspects of emergency preparation and response over getting assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency. more
With limited rainfall expected in the coming months, as Florida enters its driest season, residents are encouraged to use water efficiently, such as following water restrictions and using smart irrigation practices.  more
The City of Apopka is implementing a water management plan to address rising water levels in local lakes and manage long-term water storage. more
With Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem saying the federal government plans to eliminate FEMA, President Donald Trump suggesting states can take over disaster recovery, and climate change causing more frequent and severe disasters, it’s worth asking how prepared states are to face these growing challenges without help. more
With limited rainfall expected in the coming months, as Florida enters its driest season, residents are encouraged to use water efficiently, such as following water restrictions and using smart irrigation practices.  more
FEMA will continue to process applications, receive and manage appeals, conduct inspections, and assist applicants and local officials with questions and information about recovery programs. more
Hurricane Ian devastated Florida as a Category 4 hurricane, causing more than $300 million in major damage across Orange County. Orange County Recovers offers housing repair, replacement, or full reconstruction which will be funded as a grant to the homeowner. more
Winter Storm Enzo delivered enough rainfall in the district to bring 11 counties, including Orange County, above their 12-month averages. more
FEMA was created in 1979 to coordinate national responses to disasters, but the federal government has played important roles in disaster relief since the 1800s. Hurricane Ian caused widespread damage in Florida in 2022, estimated at over $112 billion. This scene … more
Border Lake is a closed-drainage basin with impacts from SR 436, Seminole County, Orange County, and the City of Apopka. more
In the wake of the 2023 Hawaii wildfires, researchers at Recorded Future, Microsoft, NewsGuard and the University of Maryland documented an organized propaganda campaign by Chinese operatives targeting U.S. social media users. more
These simple safety reminders can help you and your family better prepare for Florida's winter weather events. more
One Family Church has graciously offered their facility as a shelter for these dates. We are working diligently with other community churches for future sites (if needed) during this cold weather season.  more
Due to this predicted cold weather, Orange County will support the Homeless Services Network in welcoming residents and people without stable housing to two area Warming Centers. more
The order empowers the Division of Emergency Management to coordinate the state and local response to the weather, expected to include up to four inches of snow in the Panhandle. more
Since 2022, seven of the 12 largest insurance companies have stopped issuing new policies to homeowners in California, citing increased risks due to climate change. California isn’t alone: The same thing has happened in other vulnerable states, including Louisiana and Florida. more
Many viruses remain infectious longer and replicate faster in colder temperatures and lower humidity levels. People spend more time indoors and in close contact with others during cold weather, which is a common reason germs are more likely to spread. more
Despite the drier weather, aquifer levels remain healthy, and 14 counties are still above their 12-month rainfall averages. more
Pittman: "The three that hit us were, in a word, bad. First came Debby, then Helene, then Milton. Then came gloom, despair, and agony." more
More than 3,500 Floridians insured through Citizens Property Insurance sought assistance at one of the catastrophe centers Citizens opened following hurricanes Debby, Helene, and Milton. more
There was extensive rainfall in October as Hurricane Milton moved through, pushing water levels even higher, leading to flooding along the St. Johns River and many of its tributaries. more
About 2 million Florida homes – or about 30% of the state’s residents- use septic to treat wastewater. When they flood, they can fill with debris and must be professionally cleaned. more
FEMA officials say the agency has enough funding to handle immediate response and recovery from both Helene and Milton. more
The Orange County Public Works Department has developed an interactive map to help residents keep track of neighborhood debris removal and answer questions about debris from Hurricane Milton. more
According to data from the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation, many companies denied claims related to flood damage, a peril not typically covered under standard homeowners' insurance policies. more
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