Tropical Storm Milton
10/7/24 2:03 p.m. update
Sand Bags
Available starting Monday, October 7, 2024 and Tuesday, October 8, 2024 | 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
In preparation for heavy rains, sandbags are available for Oakland residents to help protect your homes.
10 bags, per household. Please bring a photo ID.
Pick-up Location: Town Hall: 230 N. Tubb St.
Orange County, Florida Government is offering sand bags. Click here for more info.

Town Operations
Town Hall will be closed on Wednesday, October 9, 2024 and Thursday, October 10, 2024.
- The Town Commission Meeting will meet on Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. in the Oakland Meeting Hall
- The Oakland Farmers Market is cancelled on Thursday, October 10, 2024
Oakland Avenue Charter School
Following OCPS, OACS will be closed for teachers and students on Wednesday, Oct. 9 and Thursday, October 10.
Trash Collection
The Town is actively coordinating with Waste Management and will share updates about any changes to waste collection services on our website and Facebook page.
Orange County Schools
OCPS will be closed for teachers and students on Wednesday, Oct. 9 and Thursday, October 10.
Oakland Nature Preserve
Will be closed on Wednesday, Oct. 9 and Thursday, October 10. ONP will reopen. ONP will reopen once damages are fully assessed and it's safe to welcome everyone back.
Shelters
To locate your nearest shelter, please visit Orange County Government's Emergency Management Website.
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