The National Hurricane Center warns Milton poses a "extremely serious threat" to Florida with life-threatening impacts, and Seminole County is making preparations ahead of the storms arrival in the county.
Hurricane Milton has the potential to be one of the most destructive hurricanes on record, with the National Hurricane Center warning that Milton poses a "extremely serious threat" to Florida with life-threatening impacts.
The fear is that the storm could slam into the Tampa Bay area before tearing through the I-4 corridor with the potential to bring hurricane force winds and extreme flooding rain to the heavily populated Central Florida.
In Seminole County, officials are working tirelessly to prepare for the storms arrival. with the Seminole County Office of Emergency Management (EM) team esuring that residents stay safe.
CLOSURES
Seminole County Government
Government Offices - Closing at Noon on Tuesday, October 8; Closed Wednesday and Thursday
Parks, Libraries, UF/IFAS Extension Services, Trails, Boat Ramps, Museum
All facilities closing at Noon on Tuesday, October 8
All facilities closed Wednesday and Thursday
Cities
City of Longwood - Closed Wednesday, October 9 through Thursday, October 10
City of Oviedo City Offices, Parks, and Facilities - Closed Wednesday, October 9 through Thursday, October 10
City of Sanford City Hall and Public Safety Complex - Closing at Noon on Tuesday, October 8
City of Winter Springs City Hall, Offices, and Facilities - Closing at Noon on Tuesday, October 8 through Thursday, October 10
City of Winter Springs Parks, Senior Center, and Therapy Pool - Closed Monday, October 7 through Friday, October 11
Schools
Seminole County Public Schools - Early dismissal Tuesday, October 8; Closed Wednesday and Thursday
University of Central Florida - Closing Tuesday, October 8
Shelters
Shelters WILL OPEN TODAY – this includes special needs, pet friendly, and general population.
Exact locations will be announced TODAY. County shelters are last resort options – individuals are encouraged to shelter with friends and family as first option.
SPECIAL NEEDS SHELTERS: As we prepare for Hurricane Milton, Seminole County residents are encouraged to register loved ones and neighbors with special needs for the Special Needs Emergency Shelter Program. Registering now ensures first responders have a record of important needs.
Registered individuals will be notified about evacuation, shelter openings, and/or transportation services. Medical personnel are provided at Medically Enhanced Shelters.
ELIGIBILITY:
Individuals may be eligible for the Special Needs Program if they:
-Depend on electricity to operate medical devices, such as oxygen or CPAP machines.
-Require refrigeration for medication.
-Have acute health/medical conditions that require routine medications or monitoring.
HOW TO REGISTER:
Online at prepareseminole.org or call 407-665-0000
Medical information is HIPAA-protected and used for planning purposes only. Registration is renewed annually.
Special needs shelters do not substitute for the greater levels of care given in hospitals or assisted living facilities. Those requiring 24-hour skilled medical care should contact their medical professional to make arrangements. For more information, visit prepareseminole.org.
Sandbags
As Central Florida continues to prepare for Hurricane Milton, several sandbag sites will continue operations on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, from 8 a.m.-12 p.m.
Residents are advised to bring their own shovel and a partner to assist with filling and loading of the sandbags.
COUNTY LOCATION:
Boombah Sports Complex Overflow Parking Lot, 3325 Cameron Avenue, Sanford
Open Monday, October 7, until 7 p.m. Open Tuesday October 8, 8 a.m.-12 p.m.
Staff will be on-site and available to help those who need assistance.
CITY LOCATIONS:
City of Altamonte - Eastmonte Park 830 Magnolia Drive, Altamonte Springs
Open Tuesday October 8, 8 a.m.-12 p.m. Unstaffed
City of Altamonte Springs - Westmonte Recreation Center 624 Bills Lane, Altamonte Springs
Open Tuesday October 8, 8 a.m.-12 p.m. Unstaffed
City of Lake Mary - Lake Mary Sports Complex 550 Rantoul Lane, Lake Mary
Open Tuesday, October 8, 8am-12pm
City of Longwood, FL - Candyland Sports Complex 599 Longdale Ave, Longwood
Open Tuesday, October 8, 8 a.m.-12 p.m. Unstaffed
City of Oviedo - Public Works 1725 Evans St, Oviedo
Open Tuesday, October 8, 7am-12pm
Staff assistance available. 10 bag maximum
City of Oviedo - Shane Kelly Park 488 Waggin Trail, Oviedo
Open Tuesday, October 8, 7am-12pm
City of Sanford, FL Government - 18th Street Park NEW Location 430 W. 18th St., Sanford - Please enter at 16th St and Elm Ave. Open 24 hours Unstaffed
City of Winter Springs - Central Winds Park 1000 Central Winds Dr, Winter Springs
Open Tuesday, October 8, 8am-12pm Unstaffed
Learn more at www.seminolecountyfl.gov/sandbags.
Yard Waste Pickup / Solid Waste
Haulers will collect as much garbage, recycling, and yard waste as possible from the curbside during their regular routes toda (Tuesday, October 8 ).
If you have a large quantity of yard waste, please bring it to the Landfill (open until 5:30 p.m. 1930 E. Osceola Road, Geneva). Fees will be waived at the Landfill ONLY. The Central Station is also open until 5:30 and accepts yard waste, but fees will apply.
If your area was missed last week due to Hurricane Helene, it is more likely to be serviced this week. There is no need to contact Customer Service to report missed collection.
Power Outages
Residents are encouraged to keep their utility account number and outage reporting numbers on hand to expedite reporting an outage during and following a storm. Your power service providers are responding to Hurricane Helene and its impacts. Report power outages directly to your service provider.
DUKE ENERGY
Customers who experience an outage can report it by:
Phone: Text OUT to 57801 or call 800-228-8485
Online: Report Outage
Duke Energy app: Get the Duke Energy app
Visit Duke Energy’s Storm Center page for more resources.
FLORIDA POWER AND LIGHT (FPL)
Customers who experience an outage can report it by:
Phone: Call 1-800-4-OUTAGE (1-800-468-8243)
Online: Report Outage
Visit FPL’s Storm Center page for more resources.
SPECTRUM ENTERPRISE
Customers who experience an outage can report it by:
Phone: Call 1-888-812-2591
Online: Spectrum
TECO/PEOPLES GAS
If you suspect a natural gas leak, immediately move to safety – 300 feet or about the length of a football field – and call 911 then call 877-TECO-PGS (877-832-6747)
Visit the Teco/Peoples Gas Storm Safety page for more resources.
For emergency alerts sign up on AlertSeminole.org, or for storm specific preparedness messaging text STORM2024 to 888-777.
In Central Florida people are continuing to prepare for a potential direct hit from Hurricane Milton, theme parks and attractions are closing, including Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, LEGOLAND Florida, The Orlando Eye, Gatorland and more.
Orlando International Airport is also closing, ceasing commercial operations at 9am on Wednesday, October 9.
Grocery stores are closing, including Publix with all Central Florida stores closing Tuesday, at 6pm, remaining closed until 6pm on Thursday.
As the situation becoming more dire, and Hurricane Milton continues to target Florida, state and local officials are warning residents that the time to prepare for the life-threatening storm is running out. Florida residents and visitors currently in the state should be finalizing preparations and action plans today,
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has already placed 51 of the state’s 67 counties under a State of Emergency, and on Monday, President Joe Biden approved the state’s pre-landfall emergency declaration request, which now authorizes the Department of Homeland Security and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to coordinate all disaster relief efforts and to provide appropriate assistance for required emergency measures.
We urge you to stay informed and stay safe as Hurricane Milton targets Florida.
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