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Hurricane Milton: Seminole County updates & information

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Updated  October 9, 2024 8:22am EDT
Hurricane Milton
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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 Seminole County need to know.

Seminole County Evacuations

Evacuation order sent Wednesday morning for those in mobile homes, flood areas and those with special needs.

Seminole County Closings

  • All Seminole County facilities closed at noon on Tuesday.
  • All facilities will be closed on Wednesday and Thursday, Oct. 9 & 10.

Seminole County Shelters

The following Seminole County shelters opened at 8 a.m. Wednesday.


Pet friendly shelters are noted below. Not all shelters accept animals. Please ensure the shelter you use is Pet Friendly before bringing along animals. All animals need to be in carriers and we ask that you please provide your own crate/carrier.
 

  • GENERAL POPULATION:

o   Lyman High School - 865 S Ronald Reagan Blvd, Longwood    *Pet-Friendly*
o   Crystal Lake Elementary School - 231 Rinehart Rd, Lake Mary,
o   Lawton Chiles Middle School - 1240 Sanctuary Dr, Oviedo
o   Midway Elementary School - 2368 Brisson Ave, Sanford
o   Winter Springs High School - 130 Tuskawilla Rd, Winter Springs
 

  • SPECIAL NEEDS

o   Bentley Elementary School - 2190 S Oregon Ave, Sanford       *Pet-Friendly*
o   Highlands Elementary School - 1600 Shepard Rd, Winter Springs
o   Layer Elementary School - 4201 FL-419, Winter Springs

Emergency shelters should be used as a last resort; if possible, evacuees should stay with family or friends. Shelter clients will be assigned a space of 3’ x 7’; belongings should fit in this space if staying at a shelter. Cots are not provided at General Population Shelters.
 

Seminole County School Closings

As Milton nears, Seminole County's sandbag locations have already closed.

Seminole County School Closings

  • Seminole County had early dismissal on Tuesday, Oct. 8. Field trips, after-school activities, and events were canceled.
  • Seminole County Schools will be closed on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, Oct. 9, 10 and 11.

Seminole County Emergency Resources

County-by-County emergency resources

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