Helene Updates

Helene Updates

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Visit www.ocfl.net/storm for resources and information on storm recovery. Follow the National Weather Service for the latest weather updates.

Key Takeaways: Tropical Storm Helene Update - 9/25/2024

Orange County Public Works will offer self-serve sandbags to residents ahead of potential impacts from a weather system currently near the Yucatan Peninsula, forecasted to make its way into the Gulf of Mexico in the next 48 hours. Residents will be provided with 10 unfilled sandbags and directed to the sand pile on site. All residents will need to bring their own shovel to fill their sandbags. Individuals with special needs who need sandbag assistance should contact Orange County 311 by dialing 3-1-1 or 407-836-3111.

Hours of Operation

• Tuesday, September 24, 2024, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• Wednesday, September 25, 2024, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Locations are subject to close earlier than scheduled due to weather conditions.

Sandbag Locations (Map)

• Barnett Park: 4801 W. Colonial Drive Orlando, FL 32808
• Bithlo Community Park: 18501 Washington Avenue, Orlando, FL 32820
• Clarcona Horse Park: 3535 Damon Road, Apopka, FL 32703
• Downey Park:10107 Flowers Avenue, Orlando, FL 32825
• Meadow Woods Recreation Center: 1751 Rhode Island Woods Circle, Orlando, FL 32824
• West Orange Recreation Center: 309 S West Crown Point Road, Winter Garden, FL 34787

For additional storm preparedness information and to sign up for OC Alert, the county's emergency alert system, visit www.ocfl.net/storm.