Hurricane Ian: Orange County Emergency Information - evacuations, sandbags, shelters, school closings
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. - As Hurricane Ian continues its ways across the Caribbean, it is expected to strengthen into a major hurricane. Florida is within the so-called "cone of uncertainty."
As Floridians continue to prepare, here is the emergency information to know in Brevard County, including evacuations, road closures, school closings, and where to get sand and sandbags. As additional information comes into the FOX 35 newsroom, we will update this page.
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ORANGE COUNTY SANDBAGS
Orange County opened five self-serve sandbag sites on Saturday, Sept. 24. Sandbag sites opened at 8 a.m. and will be open during normal business hours. Limit of 10 bags per person. Proof of residency required, and you must bring your own shovel.
Barnett Park, 4801 W. Colonial Drive
Bithlo Community Park, 18501 Washington Avenue
Downey Park, 10107 Flowers Ave Avenue
Meadow Woods Park, 1751 Rhode Island Woods Circle
West Orange Recreational Complex, 309 Southwest West Crown Point Road
ORANGE COUNTY EVACUATIONS
No evacuations ordered.
ORANGE COUNTY EMERGENCY SHELTERS
The following shelters in Orange County will open Wednesday, Sept. 28 for residents needing to evacuate or seek shelter from Hurricane Ian. ID cards are not required to enter shelters.
- Apopka High School, 8 a.m. (pet friendly)
- Dr. Phillips High School, 9 a.m.
- Ocoee High School, Â 9 a.m.
- Timber Creek High School, 9 a.m. (pet friendly)
- Timber Springs Middle School
Visit ocfl.net/shelters for important information on what to bring with you to a shelter. For Orange County residents requiring a Special Needs/Medical Shelter please dial 3-1-1 or 407-836-3111.
ORANGE COUNTY SCHOOL CLOSURES
- Orange County Public Schools said all after school extracurricular activities are canceled on Tuesday except for extended day.On Wednesday, September 28, all schools and facilities will be closed and extracurricular activities canceled through Thursday, September 29.
- Rollins College will close its campus at 5 p.m. Wednesday; residential halls will close at 4 p.m. Wednesday. The College will then close Thursday and Friday for damage assessment.
- University of Central Florida will remain closed through Friday, Sept. 30
- Full Sail University's campus will be closed Wednesday, September 28 and Thursday, September 29.
- Valencia College will close on Wednesday, Sept. 28 and Thursday, Sept. 29. All classes and events are canceled. Update on Friday classes will be shared Wednesday night.