- April 25, 2024
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If Hurricane Matthew stays on its current track, it will make landfall in Brevard County early Friday morning, with wind speeds up to 145 miles per hour.
Starting Thursday night, Orange County could receive hurricane-force wind gusts of up to 90 miles per hour.
Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs has declared a state of local emergency to allow the county to support the community with extra resources.
Residents are asked not to drive on Orange County roads starting 6 p.m. Thursday. Once the storm passes, residents are also asked to stay off of the roads so the personnel can assess the damage.
Manufactured homes in Orange County are urged to evacuate, and Orange County Fire Rescue is currently going door to door, encouraging residents to seek shelter.
Starting at 8 p.m. Thursday, flights will not leave Orlando International Airport.
Orange County is working to keep residents informed. Here are some resources you can use to get the latest updates on Hurricane Matthew.
For all updates, visit ocfl.net/Matthew.
Download the OCFL Alert app on your phone to receive alerts if you use power. Be sure to charge your phone before the storm arrives, to ensure you will have full battery if you lose power.
Locations:
Apopka High, 555 Martin St., Apopka
Corner Lake Middle, 1700 Chuluota Road, Orlando
Timber Creek High School, 1001 Avalon Park S. Blvd., Orlando.
Odyssey Middle School, 9290 Lee Vista Blvd., Orlando
Bithlo Community Park, 18501 Washington Ave, Orlando. (Pet Friendly)
Barnett Park, 4801 W. Colonial Drive, Orlando (Pet Friendly)
Weather pending, these locations are open until 3 p.m.
3258 Clarcona Road, Apopka
18753 Old Cheney Highway, Bithlo
2530 N. Forsyth Road, Orlando
4200 S. John Young Parkway, Orlando
11442 Intermodal Way, Orlando
4631 Young Pine Road, Orlando
644 Beulah Road, Winter Garden
3400 Golden Gem Road, Apopka