Public Health & Safety
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 group. Finding a way to provide for the needs of older Americans will be a challenge. In order to address this, Orange County has launched an Age-Friendly Initiative with the hope […]
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...
Lifesaving Lessons: Learning CPR and AED Awareness
Orange County Government Promotes CPR Week Saving lives is the goal of National CPR and AED Awareness Week, which runs from June 1-7. Advocates...
Orange County Convention Center Event Manager Janice Reindl Recognized with Public Health Hero Award for Vaccination Site Efforts
Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings, along with Florida Department of Health in Orange County Director Dr. Raul Pino recognized Orange County Convention Center...
Phased Approach In Orange County To Easing Face Coverings
Recently, the CDC issued new guidance on outdoor mask use for those who are fully vaccinated. If you are fully vaccinated and want to attend a small...
High-Tech Forensics: Orange/Osceola Medical Examiner First to Use Virtual Anatomy Dissection Table
When the Orange County & Osceola’s District Nine Medical Examiner’s Office moved to its new facility on Michigan Street in 2009, the building was...
Orange County Launches #IGotMyShot Campaign to Combat COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy, Build “Community Immunity”
Today, April 14, 2021, Orange County Government officials – along with representatives from the Florida Department of Health in Orange County, the City of...
Orange County Fire Rescue Reveals New, More Efficient Engine
Two years ago, the Orange County Fire Rescue Department created an Apparatus Committee with the expectation of taking a look at its current apparatus,...
