Hurricane

Coping with waiting for a traumatic event like what Hurricane Milton may bring can take tips. PHOTO/LEE HEALTH

Coping with waiting for a traumatic event like what Hurricane Milton may bring can take tips. PHOTO/LEE HEALTH

You're prepared for the storm and trying to cope. Now what?

Ken Jackson
Tuesday, October 8, 2024
Hurricane Milton is coming to your town. Weathering the storm means preparation. So you're prepared. You've got supplies and a safe space. Your employer may have even closed your place of business and you've got some time at home ... to wait for it to be over. And think about it.
Cars gas up ahead of Hurricane Helene on Sept. 23 at the BJs Wholesale in Kissimmee. This scene is playing out in a number of places in Florida as residents evacuate to avoid Hurricane Milton's storm surge and winds. FILE PHOTO

Cars gas up ahead of Hurricane Helene on Sept. 23 at the BJs Wholesale in Kissimmee. This scene is playing out in a number of places in Florida as residents evacuate to avoid Hurricane Milton's storm surge and winds. FILE PHOTO

Fuel supplies key amid Milton evacuations

Jim Turner
Tuesday, October 8, 2024
News Service of Florida — As residents evacuate on congested highways ahead of Hurricane Milton — some headed to Osceola County — Florida officials said the state does not have a fuel shortage amid efforts to ensure that supplies continue to reach gas stations.
Like residents did Sept. 25 ahead of Helene, Osceolans can get sandbags Tuesday morning. FILE PHOTO

Like residents did Sept. 25 ahead of Helene, Osceolans can get sandbags Tuesday morning. FILE PHOTO

Still need sand bags? Here's where to get them in Osceola County Tuesday

News Staff
Tuesday, October 8, 2024
(For past storm updates, go to https://www.aroundosceola.com/hurricane)If you still need sandbags, they will be available Tuesday late in the morning, while it's still safe to get around before the effects of Hurricane Milton arrive early on Wednesday.
Hurricane Milton became a major Category 3 storm at 7 a.m. Monday.

Hurricane Milton became a major Category 3 storm at 7 a.m. Monday.

Milton could lead to large evacuation

Jim Turner
Monday, October 7, 2024
News Service of Florida: With Hurricane Milton already a major hurricane and expected to hit Florida's west coast in the middle of the week, state Division of Emergency Management Director Kevin Guthrie on Sunday urged residents to immediately start putting storm plans in place, which could include...
Announcement on schools: open Monday and Tuesday, Tuesday after-school canceled, closed Wednesday, monitor for afterwards. GRAPHIC/SCHOOL DISTRICT

Announcement on schools: open Monday and Tuesday, Tuesday after-school canceled, closed Wednesday, monitor for afterwards. GRAPHIC/SCHOOL DISTRICT

MILTON UPDATE: SCHOOLS OPEN TUESDAY, CLOSED WEDNESDAY; Sandbag distribution Sunday and Monday at OHP for expected Category 3 hurricane

News Staff
Sunday, October 6, 2024
It's time to prepare for another hurricane -- the season waits for no one.4 P.M. UPDATE -- The Osceola County School District announced: On Monday, October 7, and Tuesday, October 8, school will be in session.
A unit from the Osceola County Sheriff's Office joined the KUA crew in the hardest-hit areas, leaving Friday morning to head to Levy County to render support and assistance in that hard-hit area. OSCEOLA COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE

A unit from the Osceola County Sheriff's Office joined the KUA crew in the hardest-hit areas, leaving Friday morning to head to Levy County to render support and assistance in that hard-hit area. OSCEOLA COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE

#HurricaneHelene updates — Sheriff's Office joins KUA crew in Big Bend areas hardest hit

News Staff
Tuesday, September 24, 2024
SATURDAY UPDATE -- A unit from the Osceola County Sheriff's Office joined the KUA crew in the hardest-hit areas, leaving Friday morning to head to Levy County to render support and assistance in that hard-hit area.
Osceola County is under a Tropical Storm Watch due to the threat later this week from soon-to-be Hurricane Helene. GRAPHIC/NWS

Osceola County is under a Tropical Storm Watch due to the threat later this week from soon-to-be Hurricane Helene. GRAPHIC/NWS

UPDATE — Sandbags available Tuesday at OHP as Tropical Storm Helene officially forms

Ken Jackson
Tuesday, September 24, 2024
TUESDAY 11:30 A.M. — Ahead of the approach of Tropical Storm Helene — which was officially named at 11 a.m., Osceola County announced sandbag operations would be available for county residents to get bags at Osceola Heritage Park from 12-7 p.m. Tuesday.
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