Orange County Government

MILTON: Orange County Government's Office of Emergency Management is monitoring storm conditions. In preparation for heavy rain, the county will open its free, self-service sandbag program at select parks. Sites will operate on Monday, October 7, and Tuesday, October 8, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. 🌀Barnett Park: 4801 W. Colonial Drive, Orlando, FL 32808 🌀Bithlo Community Park: 18501 Washington Avenue, Orlando, FL 32820 🌀Clarcona Horse Park: 3535 Damon Road, Apopka, FL 32703 🌀Downey Park: 10107 Flowers Avenue, Orlando, FL 32825 🌀Meadow Woods Rec: 1751 Rhode Island Woods Circle, Orlando, FL 32824 🌀West Orange Rec: 309 S. West Crown Point Road, Winter Garden, FL 34787 Find a location near you: bit.ly/3LRIrje More info: www.ocfl.net/storm ----- MILTON: La Oficina de Manejo de Emergencias del Gobierno del Condado de Orange está monitoreando las condiciones de la tormenta. En preparación ante la llegada de fuertes lluvias, el condado abrirá su programa gratuito de sacos de arena por autoservicio en parques selectos. Las ubicaciones operarán lunes 7 de octubre y el martes 8 de octubre, de 8 a.m. a 7 p.m. 🌀Barnett Park: 4801 W. Colonial Drive, Orlando, FL 32808 🌀Bithlo Community Park: 18501 Washington Avenue, Orlando, FL 32820 🌀Clarcona Horse Park: 3535 Damon Road, Apopka, FL 32703 🌀Downey Park: 10107 Flowers Avenue, Orlando, FL 32825 🌀Meadow Woods Rec: 1751 Rhode Island Woods Circle, Orlando, FL 32824 🌀West Orange Rec: 309 S. West Crown Point Road, Winter Garden, FL 34787 Encuentre una ubicación cerca de usted: bit.ly/3LRIrje Más información: www.ocfl.net/tormentas

Check out the latest on our ESOL for Working Adults program from Spectrum News 13 Orlando! This program provides hospitality workers in the I-drive corridor the opportunity to learn English while getting paid by their employer. To learn more, visit ocfl.net/esol

“It helps provide the resources we need to offer the on-site support our residents need. We’re talking about people with significant barriers and disabilities who need support in order to avoid returning to homelessness,” said Shannon Nazworth, CEO of Ability Housing. Learn more about the Orange County grant program working to expand access to affordable housing in our community.

We're shining a light on our local nonprofit partners as we celebrate the 50th birthday of the federal Community Development Block Grant! 🥳🎉🎈 Did you know Community Development Block Grants provide support to programs that address the affordable housing crisis and homelessness? Take a closer look at the transformative impact this initiative has had on Ability Housing.

🎨✌️ Creativity for a cause! Thanks to a collaboration between Global Peace 360°, Orange County Public Schools, and Orange County Government, talented young artists showcased their vision for a more peaceful world. Check out the Student Peace Art Exhibit "Building a Bridge to Peace" on display at the Orange County Multicultural Center till November 19, 2024.

💡 Oh, snap! 131 miles of new roadway lighting is being installed in Orange County thanks to our $100 million Accelerated Transportation Safety Program. “Good lighting reduces nighttime crashes, especially at intersection crossings, and provides a safer environment for all road users,” said Colleen Lutz, assistant project manager, Orange County Public Works Engineering. “Better visibility enables drivers, pedestrians and cyclists to identify potential hazards faster, thus avoiding possible accidents.” Learn more about this 5-year plan to make our streets safer for bike riders, pedestrians, and drivers. 🔗 bit.ly/4f2sByP

🍂 If you have extra yard waste due to the storm, bundle it, bag it, or place it in a can! 🌳 The weekly collection for yard waste is limited to three cubic yards (about the size of three stoves). Additionally, each can, bag, and bundle must be 60 pounds or less, and limbs must be three feet long or less and tied securely with string. For updates and guidelines on residential curbside collection before and after a storm, visit: https://lnkd.in/eTyDrkeG

🎉 Celebrating 25 Years of the Drug-Free Community Coalition! 🎉 This past Saturday, hundreds of individuals and dozens of organizations gathered at Lake Eola to celebrate Orange County's commitment to destigmatizing recovering and improving addiction education! Since its founding on September 28, 1994, the Drug-Free Community Coalition has worked to educate the community about substance use disorders and promote and destigmatize the recovery process through community events, establishing community resources, and partnerships with local organizations. If you or someone you know is struggling with substance use disorder, help is available! Just call the Orange County 311 Hotline to be connected with local resources. Together, we can make a difference!

🤝🍊 Ready to respond! Last week, Orange County Utilities sent equipment and a crew of 14 to help areas in north Florida impacted by Hurricane Helene. Over the weekend, our skilled team of electricians, mechanics, and technicians traveled to Tallahassee and Dixie County, and are now in Levy County assisting with pump station repairs for critical wastewater services.

🍂 If you have extra yard waste due to the storm, bundle it, bag it, or place it in a can! 🌳 The weekly collection for yard waste is limited to three cubic yards (about the size of three stoves). Additionally, each can, bag, and bundle must be 60 pounds or less, and limbs must be three feet long or less and tied securely with string. For updates and guidelines on residential curbside collection before and after a storm, visit: https://lnkd.in/eTyDrkeG