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Hurricane Milton: Osceola County updates & information

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Updated  October 9, 2024 12:47am EDT
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Hurricane Milton is expected to make landfall on Florida's Gulf Coast this week. Here is the latest information and updates people in Osceola County need to know.

Osceola County Evacuations

No evacuations have been ordered. Officials are encouraging residents living in low-lying, flood-prone areas, mobile and manufactured homes or homes with potential structural issues to seek alternate shelter before noon Wednesday.

Osceola County Curfew

A curfew is in effect from 8 p.m. Wednesday through 10 a.m. Thursday for all of Osceola County and the cities of Kissimmee and St. Cloud. This curfew does NOT apply to first responders, health care workers, and other essential employees. If you're traveling to or from work, be sure to have your ID and work phone number ready.

Osceola County Closings

Osceola County, City of Kissimmee, and City of St. Cloud government offices and parks will be closed Wednesday and Thursday, Oct. 9 & 10.

Osceola County Shelters

The following shelters opened at 8 a.m. Wednesday, October 9, for residents who need a safer place to ride out the storm.

  • Celebration High School - 1809 Celebration Blvd., Kissimmee, FL 34747
  • Gateway High School (Pet-Friendly) - 93 Panther Paws Trail, Kissimmee, FL 34744
  • Harmony High School (Pet-Friendly) - 3601 Arthur J. Gallagher Blvd., St. Cloud, FL 34771
  • Holopaw Community Center - 8801 Community Center Rd., St. Cloud, FL 34773
  • Kenansville Community Center - 1178 S Canoe Creek Rd., Kenansville, FL 34739
  • Kissimmee Middle School (Pet-Friendly) - 2410 Dyer Blvd., Kissimmee, FL 34741
  • Liberty High School (Pet-Friendly) - 4250 Pleasant Hill Rd., Kissimmee, FL 34746
  • A special medical needs shelter opened at 3 p.m. on Tuesday (10/8) at the Osceola Council on Aging, 700 Generation Point, Kissimmee, FL 34744.

Osceola County Sandbags

Osceola County sandbag locations have now closed.

Osceola County School Closings

  • Osceola County Schools will be closed Wednesday-Friday, Oct. 9-11.

Osceola County Emergency Resources

  • Click here for more information from Orange County Emergency Management
  • Call 911 for emergencies
  • Citizen Information Center Hotline: 407-742-0000Monday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.Starting Tuesday, open 24 hoursFor citizens who have specific questions or need to speak with an Osceola County representative
  • Monday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Starting Tuesday, open 24 hours
  • For citizens who have specific questions or need to speak with an Osceola County representative
  • Sign up for AlertOsceola alerts: Text "alertosceola" to 888777.

County-by-County emergency resources

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