The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
More resources to help locals in Hurricane Milton recovery
Several resources are available to assist people in recovering from the effects of Hurricane Milton, listed below.
County and city assistance
Orange County
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FEMA designates Orange County residents for individual assistance following Hurricane Milton
Orange County residents may now apply for federal disaster assistance for losses resulting from Hurricane Milton.To be eligible for federal aid under FEMA’s Individual...
Orange County opens residential Milton debris drop-off sites and begins curbside...
Beginning today, Orange County residents will have multiple options for disposing of debris from Hurricane Milton.
Vegetative debris drop-off
Beginning today, Monday, October 14, designated drop-off...
Preparation helping recovery after third Florida hurricane in 66 days
By Shirleen Guerra
The Center Square
More than 12,000 miles of state roads are cleared, nearly 2,000 areas on bridges have been inspected and 1,600 people...
Orange County October 11 Milton update: Many ways to help after...
Watch the full October 11 Orange County news conference on Hurricane Milton on YouTube or Vimeo.
How to help
Heart of Florida United Way: Donate to the...
Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive remains closed due to flooding caused by...
Due to significant flooding caused by Hurricane Milton, the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive will remain closed until further notice, St. Johns River Water Management...
Orange County October 10 Milton update: Hurricane and tropical storm watches,...
Watch the full news conference on YouTube or Vimeo.
Weather update
All hurricane and tropical storm watches and warnings have ended for Orange County. Weather totals from...
DeSantis says Hurricane Milton mobilization is largest in state’s history
By Steve Wilson
The Center Square
Mobilization for hurricane is larger for Milton than any previous in Florida, Gov. Ron DeSantis said from Lake City on...
Orange County October 9 Milton update: County under hurricane warning with...
Watch the full October 9 Orange County news conference on Hurricane Milton YouTube or Vimeo.
Weather update
Orange County is under a Hurricane Warning, with an...
Category 4 Hurricane Milton is located about 190 miles southwest of...
As of 11 a.m. ET, today, Wednesday, October 9, Hurricane Milton is located about 190 miles southwest of Tampa with maximum sustained winds of...