Tropical Storm Helene
9/25/24 8:00 a.m. update
The Town of Oakland has officially declared a State of Local Emergency as Tropical Storm Helene intensifies and is expected to strengthen into a major hurricane. This declaration, effective September 24th until further notice, allows Town staff to swiftly approve expenditures and issue special orders to prioritize public safety.
For emergencies, call 911. For Town-specific alerts, visit our website or follow us on Facebook.
Town Operations
- Following, OCPS, Oakland Avenue Charter School is closed Thursday, Sept. 26
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.
Self Serve Sand Bags
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
Wed. Sept. 25th: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Orange County, Florida Government is offering sand bags at the following locations.
Oakland Avenue Charter School
Following OCPS, OACS will be closed on Thursday, September 26th to ensure the safety of our students, staff, and families.
Orange County Schools
All schools will be closed on Thursday, September 26th.
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
Orange County Government Updates
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