Orange County held its news briefing on Tropical Storm Nicole on Wednesday, November 9, at 3 p.m.
Orange County’s next Tropical Storm Nicole briefing is scheduled for Thursday, November 10, at 3 p.m. Details will be announced.
Watch the November 9 conference on the YouTube Video Stream or on Vimeo. For emergency updates, visit ocfl.net/Nicole.
For the latest updates visit the county’s storm page, visit ocfl.net/nicole.
Weather Update
As of 3 p.m. on Wednesday, November 9, Orange County Government is still in a tropical storm warning. Tropical Storm Nicole is estimated to produce damaging winds and approximately 4-6 inches of rain. Additional effects include:
- Sustained 35-mph winds at approximately 6 p.m.
- Chances of hurricane-force gusts
- Flood watch issued for Orange County
- Possibility for tornadoes overnight
Orange County government buildings closed at 3 p.m. on November 9, and are scheduled to reopen on Friday, November 11.
Emergency shelters
Orange County Government has two general population shelters open for individuals needing to evacuate or seek shelter from Tropical Storm Nicole. Shelter locations include:
- South Econ Community Park (Pet friendly)
3850 S. Econlockhatchee Trail, Orlando - West Orange Recreation Center (Pet friendly)
309 SW Crown Point Road, Winter Garden
Orange County residents who require a special needs/medical shelter should dial 3-1-1 or 407-836-3111. ID cards are not required to enter shelters. Individuals should come prepared with their own supplies and personal-hygiene items. For more information on what to bring with you to a shelter, visit ocfl.net/shelters.
Orange County Utilities
Below are service updates from Orange County Utilities. Additional updates will be announced on ocfl.net/utilitiesstorminfo.
- Solid waste collection: There will be no curbside garbage, recycling, yard waste and large item service for unincorporated Orange County households Thursday, Nov. 10. Customers whose regular collection day is Thursday will be picked up Friday, Nov. 11, and Friday customers will be serviced Saturday, Nov. 12. No materials should be placed curbside on Thursday.
- Solid waste facilities: The Orange County Landfill and transfer stations have closed as of 3 p.m. today and will remain closed through Thursday, Nov. 10. The facilities will reopen when conditions are safe to do so.
Debris pick up and road assessment
Orange County Public Works plans to resume debris removal and emergency roadway clearance activities on Friday, November 11.
Public Works Road and Drainage workers are stationing crews in roads where flooding has been a problem in the past – Texas and Holden, Lake Eleanor, and Rouse and Buck Roads. This is being done as a precaution. Public Works teams will begin assessing roadways as soon as winds subside.
Power outages
When possible, report power outages to your electric provider in Orange County.
- Orlando Utilities Commission (OUC) – 407-423-9018
- Duke Energy – 800-228-8485
- Winter Park Utility – 877-811-8700
For more preparedness and recover information, visit ocfl.net/storm.
Theme Parks
Our Central Florida theme parks are adjusting operating hours due to the storm.
- Walt Disney World Resort: Closing parks early, with the Magic Kingdom being the last park to close at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, November 9
- Universal Studio: Closing parks at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, November 9
- Sea World Orlando and Aquatica Orlando: Closed Thursday, November 10
Guests are encouraged to follow up with specific theme parks on unique operating hours.
