hurricane Nicole
11/10/22 3:45 p.m. update
Orange County remains under a Local State of Emergency. The Town of Oakland has declared a local state of emergency.
As Nicole moves out of the area this afternoon, remember that hazards will remain. Avoid downed power lines and never walk or drive through flood waters. If your power is out, please operate your generator safely. For more information on watches and warnings, visit weather.gov/mlb.
Town Operations
- Town Hall is closed on Thursday, Nov. 10 due to the storm and on Friday, Nov. 11 for Veterans Day.
- The Oakland Nature Preserve will reopen Friday, Nov. 11. Please use caution as there are some limbs down.
- The Healthy West Orange Arts & Heritage Center is closed Thursday, Nov. 10 due to the storm and on Friday, Nov. 11 for Veterans Day. It will reopen Wednesday, Nov. 16.
Trash Collection
Recycling and yard waste collection is suspended on Wednesday, Nov. 9. Curbside trash collection is expected to resume on Friday, Nov. 11.
Lakes and Boat Ramps
Orange County, Florida Government has issued a precautionary lake advisory due to Hurricane Nicole. Keep boats at idle speed and be cautious of submerged and floating structures. For more information, contact Lakes@ocfl.net.
Additionally, public boat ramps under the control of Orange County are currently closed. They will remain closed until Orange County Parks and Recreation Division conducts an evaluation of each ramp. For additional Environmental Protection updates, visit ocfl.net/Nicole.
Sandbags
Dispose of unwanted sandbags by emptying sand in your lawn or landscaping beds and throwing used bags in your regular trash. Keep unused bags for future incidents.
Oakland Avenue Charter School
The Oakland Avenue Charter School is closed on Thursday and Friday so our students and staff can respond to the pending weather event.
Orange County Schools
All schools will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 10, and Friday, Nov. 11. All after-school extracurricular activities and extended day programs are canceled through Friday.
Shelters
As of Wednesday, Nov. 9 at 7 a.m., the following shelters in Orange County will be available for residents seeking shelter from Tropical Storm Nicole. All shelters are pet friendly.
- South Econ Recreation Center/South Econ Community Park
- 3850 S Econlockhatchee Trail, Orlando, FL 32829
- West Orange Recreation Center
- 309 SW Crown Point Rd, Winter Garden, FL 34787
- For Orange County residents requiring a Special Needs/Medical Shelter please call 3-1-1.
Traffic Lights
Per Orange County: If you are on the road, you are urged to drive with caution. The County is still experiencing wind and rain. If you approach an intersection and see the traffic signal is not functioning normally, follow these rules: bit.ly/3fQ7GFY. Residents can report inoperable traffic lights by dialing 3-1-1 or 407-836-3111.
- Light Out: Treat like a 4-way stop
- Flashing Red: Treat like a stop sign
- Flashing Yellow: Slow down and use extreme caution
Sign up for Alerts and Notifications
Sign up to receive emergency alerts and severe weather warnings that could directly impact you and your family. The Town of Oakland is able to send you emergency alerts via text message, email, pager, or voice mail (in extreme cases), based on your preferences. Click on Civic Ready > Sign Up > Select "All Severe Weather Alert
For resources and information on storm preparedness and recovery, visit www.ocfl.net/storm.
Power
- Duke Energy outage map
- Report outages:
- By calling the outage reporting number at (800) 228-8485.
- Visiting duke-energy.com on a desktop computer or mobile device.
- Texting OUT to 57801 (standard text and data charges may apply).
- Using the Duke Energy mobile app – Download the Duke Energy App from a smartphone via Apple Store or Google Play.
Weather Resources
Emergency Management