Tropical Storm Helene: Osceola County updates & information

OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. - Press play above to watch the latest news, weather, and storm coverage from FOX 35 Orlando

As Tropical Storm Helene, the eighth named storm of the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, makes its way towards Florida, here is what people in Osceola County need to know about evacuations, school closings, shelters, and sandbag locations.

Osceola County Evacuations

None announced.

Osceola County Closings

No closing announced.

Osceola County Shelters

None announced.

Osceola County Sandbags

Osceola Heritage Park, (Shakerag Road): 1211 Shakerag Road, Kissimmee, FL 34744

• Tuesday, September 24, 2024: Open from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m.
• Wednesday, September 25, 2024: Open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m

Osceola County School Closings

• Brevard Public Schools said it is monitoring Tropical Storm Helene and that no decision has be made on school closures at this time.
• Decision to be made by noon on Wednesday.

Osceola County Emergency Resources

• Click here for more information from Osceola County Emergency Management
• Call 911 for emergencies
• Citizen Information Center hotline (407-742-0000)

Tropical Storm Helene: County-by-County emergency resources

• Brevard County
• Flagler County
• Lake County
• Marion County
• Orange County
• Osceola County
• Polk County
• Seminole County
• Sumter County
• Volusia County

Stay connected with FOX 35

• Download the FOX 35 News app for latest news, weather, and traffic alerts
• Download the FOX 35 Storm Team Weather app for live, interactive radar
• Visit FOX35Orlando.com/weather for interactive radar, plus updated weather graphics, maps, and images
• Download the FOX Local TV app.