Public Health & Safety
Serving up Fire Safety for National Fire Prevention Week
Kitchen fires continue to be the number one cause of house fires and home fire injuries. This year, Orange County Fire Rescue joins the National Fire Prevention Association and departments across the nation to highlight National Fire Prevention Week (Oct. 4 – 10, 2020) in sharing tips to help minimize the potential for fire and injury.
For many families, the kitchen is the heart of the home. At times, cooking takes place in tight spaces and around lots of activity, which can increase the potential for injury or accidental fire. Here are a few tips to minimize the potential fire:
The Plasma Promise: Frontline Workers Who Beat COVID Donate Plasma to Help Others
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Orange County COVID-19 Snapshot
The COVID-19 Dashboard for Orange County, Florida summarizes the latest data relating to Coronavirus cases.
Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Local Face Covering Executive Order 2020-25
On June 18, 2020, Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings announced an Executive Order 2020-23 Requiring Face Coverings in public places. On June 24,...
New Emergency Manager Preparing Orange County to Meet All Public Safety Challenges
When Lauraleigh Avery was appointed Orange County Emergency Manager by Mayor Jerry L. Demings on June 2, 2020, it had historic overtones. She is...
With COVID-19 Scams on the Rise, Here are Some Tips on How to Avoid Them
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect our daily lives, fraud schemes to get people’s personal information are on the rise. The Federal watchdogs...
Orange County Offering Personal Protective Equipment to Small Businesses to Assist in Economic Recovery
PPE for Small Biz in Orange County, an Orange County Government COVID-19 initiative through the Orange County Economic Recovery Task Force, will provide personal...
