Public Health & Safety
CERT Program Trains Orange County Residents to Respond to Disasters
When Mark Demyanovich and his wife, Karen, moved to Hunter’s Creek a few years ago, they were thrilled to learn their new community had neighbors just like them, who are trained to respond to disasters. Mark and Karen are Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) veterans, having trained for the nationally guided program in Annapolis, Maryland. […]
Monitoring COVID: Wastewater Surveillance is an Effective Method
Orange County continues to remain diligent as it monitors for upticks and downswings in COVID-19 rates, including any of the virus’s new variants. Since...
Orange County Pediatricians Agree: COVID-19 Shots for Younger Children Safe and Effective
With younger children now eligible to get at COVID-19 vaccination, Orange County Government is making sure the experience is safe and comfortable for the...
Division of Building Safety Training Program Helps Homebuilders Pass More Inspections
Thanks to a program called “Project Superintendent,” Orange County’s Division of Building Safety is offering training opportunities for those who want to learn more...
Orange County Health Services: Ground Zero in Coronavirus Response
Since the COVID-19 pandemic first impacted Central Florida 18 months ago, Orange County Health Services has led the way in providing personal protective equipment...
Stopping Domestic Violence: Orange County Commissioners Accept Findings
After months of work, the Orange County Domestic Violence Commission (DVC) presented its findings and proposed recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners in...
Orange County Addresses “Livability” for Older Adults with Age-Friendly Initiative
The number of Americans 65 and older is expected to nearly double in the next 40 years, far outpacing growth in any other age...
Transportation Planning Division and Public Works Nationally Recognized for Innovative Pedestrian Safety Measures
Making Florida’s communities livable requires planning and implementation for pedestrian safety and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance. This can be challenging, especially...
Hurricane Season Shelter Guidelines
This hurricane season, it is important Orange County residents are aware of any changes to available shelters in the event of a storm. With...
Don’t Pollute: How to Properly Dispose of Pool and Spa Wastewater
Do you know how to properly dispose of pool and spa wastewater? If you guessed down a storm drain, you are mistaken! Pool and...
