Hurricane Milton
10/10/24 9:15 a.m. update
Town Operations
Town Hall will be closed through Friday, October 11, 2024.
- Oakland Police Department Admin Offices will be closed Thursday, October 10, 2024. In the event of an emergency, please call 911.
- Oakland Nature Preserve will be closed Thursday, October 10, 2024 and will reopen after the grounds are assessed.
- Planning Contractor Wade Trim will be closed through Friday, October 11, 2024.
- Building Contractor - Willdan will be closed through Friday, October 11, 2024.
- Be Advised:
Governor Ron DeSantis has expanded the State of Emergency to include our county, which means all construction work must stop and all construction sites must be made secure to keep debris from flying our floating onto adjacent properties. There is a moratorium on all inspections and plan review services until further notice.
Debris Collection
As you begin clean-up, please keep vegetative debris separate from construction or household trash. Mixing them will delay your pick-up. The Town has contracted additional waste clean-up crews, but collection will take time. Your patience is appreciated!
Bag or place small debris (twigs, sticks, leaves) in a trash can.
Larger branches can be piled by the curb but NOT near storm drains, fire hydrants, power lines, or street signs. This makes it impossible to pick up!
Trash Collection
We will provide updates on post-storm collection as soon as we have more information.
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
Oakland Avenue Charter School
Following OCPS, OACS will be closed for teachers and students on Wednesday, Oct. 9 through Monday, Oct. 13.
Orange County Schools
OCPS will be closed for teachers and students on Wednesday, Oct. 9 through Monday, Oct. 13.
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 Shelter Website.
Will I have Water?
Yes. Residents on Town Water Services will have water. In the event of a power outage, the Town has generators to operate the water plant. Residents on a private well should have bottled water.
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