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Annabelle Sikes
September 25, 2024

Windermere braces for hurricane impacts

Town representatives say high water levels are already a concern, and additional rainfall may worsen the situation.

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Annabelle Sikes
September 25, 2024

City of Winter Garden prepares for hurricane Helene

Winter Garden City Hall and city offices will be closed Sept. 26. The city expects to reopen Sept. 27 for normal operating hours.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Annabelle Sikes
September 25, 2024

Ocoee releases hurricane updates for city

Ocoee City Hall and all administrative offices will be closed Sept. 26 due to hurricane Helene.

West Orange Times & Observer
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By Annabelle Sikes
September 25, 2024

OCLS branches to close ahead of hurricane Helene impacts

All library branches and book drops will be closed beginning Sept. 26. OCLS plans to reopen Sept. 27 for normal business hours, conditions permitting.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Annabelle Sikes
September 24, 2024

OCPS schools to close Thursday due to Tropical Storm Helene

Orange County Public Schools representatives have announced schools will be closed Thursday, Sept. 26, and all after-school activities must end by 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 25.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Annabelle Sikes
September 24, 2024

Sandbags available in Orange County, Oakland, Ocoee, Winter Garden

Self-serve sandbags are available for local residents ahead of potential impacts from a weather system, which is expected to turn into a named storm.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Sam Albuquerque
August 3, 2024

City of Ocoee to give away sandbags amid storm preparations

On Saturday, Aug. 3, the city will open a self-service sandbag distribution site for residents.

West Orange Times & Observer

By Courtesy of Orange County Government
May 16, 2024

Trim trees now to prepare for upcoming storm season

Unhealthy and damaged trees can be the cause of major damage to your home during a hurricane.

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By Courtesy of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
May 16, 2024

Here's how to understand forecast information

Knowledge is power, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration offers this advice on how to interpret news this hurricane season.

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Michael Eng
August 30, 2023

OCPS schools will re-open Thursday, Aug. 31

Because of the adjustment made this year in the district’s instructional minutes, students will not have to make up the lost day because of Hurricane Idalia.

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Michael Eng
August 29, 2023

BREAKING: OCPS schools will close for Idalia

Classes will not be held at Orange County Public Schools schools Wednesday, Aug. 30.

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Michael Eng
August 29, 2023

After-school activities will continue today, Tuesday, Aug. 29

OCPS will make a decision on the cancellation of school for Wednesday, Aug. 30, sometime today.

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Michael Eng
August 28, 2023

OCPS schools will be open tomorrow

Any decision on the cancellation of after-school activities on Tuesday or school on Wednesday will be made later this evening or tomorrow morning.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
August 28, 2023

Oakland preparing for Tropical Storm Idalia

Sandbags are available inside Oakland Town Hall; residents must fill their own.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Michael Eng
August 28, 2023

St. Johns district activates EOC before Idalia

The district urges residents to take precautions as the forecast is predicting Tropical Storm Idalia to bring high winds across most of the district’s 18-county region.

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