Public Health & Safety
Mayor Teresa Jacobs Announces Orange County Fire Rescue’s Project Leave Behind to Help Prevent Deadly Opioid Overdoses
Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs joined Orange County Fire Chief Otto Drozd III and Orange County Medical Director Dr. Christian Zuver with first responders to announce Project Leave Behind on Oct. 10, 2018. The new program supplies Orange County firefighters with Naloxone nasal spray kits for distribution to the families and loved ones of individuals […]
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Orange County Supports Community of Breast Cancer Survivors and Patients
Central Florida leaders recently joined the 2018 Downtown Hope Hike event hosted by the Orlando Health UF Cancer Center. Each year, hundreds of pink-clad...
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Tap Water – An Essential Part of a Hurricane Preparedness Plan
In the days leading up to 2017’s Hurricane Irma, many Orange County residents heeded the advice of emergency officials to Be Aware, Prepare. Grocery...
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Orange County Advises Residents to Practice Lake Safety During High Water Levels
The Orange County Board of County Commissioners passed a resolution on Sept. 18, 2018 urging operators of all watercraft vessels to slow down in...
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Orange County Advises Residents to Practice Lake Safety during Hurricane Season
With the hurricane season officially underway, it is important residents have the information they need before, during and after any severe tropical system that...
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The Importance of Emergency Preparedness Kits During Storm Season
As Orange County prepares residents and visitors for hurricane season, it is important to make sure emergency kits are stocked with the necessary items...
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Mental Health Clinicians Participate in Mock Fire Rescue Event to Aid First Responders
Orange County Fire Rescue Department (OCFRD) recently partnered with the Florida Firefighters Safety and Health Collaborative to host the Clinician Awareness Program. This statewide...
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Boston Strong Survivor Named Honor Athlete in Orange County Fire Rescue 343 Hero Challenge
As a survivor of the 2013 Boston Marathon bombings, Lee Ann Yanni is not just strong, she is Boston Strong. In recognition of her...
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Central Florida Fire Rescue Personnel Boldly Fight Pediatric Cancer at Johnny’s BIG Shave
For the ninth year, Orange County Fire Rescue (OCFR) engineer Steve Kibler embarked on his annual tradition of shaving his head under the watchful...
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Orange County Corrections Honors Outstanding Personnel
The Orange County Corrections Department (OCCD) celebrated its semi-annual Awards Ceremony on Feb. 9, 2018 at the Renaissance Community Senior Center in East Orlando....
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