Emergency officials in Osceola County say just because you haven't experienced flooding in the past, that doesn't mean you won't in the future.They say flood risk isn't just based on history, it's also based on rainfall, water flow, flood-control measures, and changes from new development. Emergency Management Director Bill Litton says 2 to 4 inches of rain are expected in Kissimmee and St. Cloud.He says 4 to 6 inches are expected in the more agricultural parts of the county.You can find an interactive map online, showing specific flood-prone areas, evacuation routes and access points. Good Samaritan Village is a good example.Litton says the area has a high chance of flooding, so crews are preparing. "Our county public works teams have been out in some of our high impact areas, for flooding, checking those, and have gotten their staffing levels ready and their equipment for barricades if we need to close any roads," Litton said.They’ve also checked on gas delivery and supply and double-checked communication towers in addition to hosting an E.O.C. activation exercise Thursday.Residents should prepare too.Arlene Casto and Bob Ramsier have been living at the Good Samaritan Society in Kissimmee for decades.They were here in 2017 when Hurricane Irma happened. Flooding in the neighborhood called for airboats to rescue homeowners. This weekend's water levels are not expected to be nearly as high, but officials say it's best to be prepared."We plan on going to church Sunday morning, so Lord willing, we would be able to do that, but other than that we'll be at home," Arlene Casto and Bob Ramsier, residents said. The county’s top recommendations are to know if your neighborhood is flood-prone, to know evacuation routes, and make sure to purchase flood insurance. Orlando Utilities Commission tweeted a message saying it's closely watching the tropical storm to prepare in case service areas are impacted.If your power goes out, you should contact OUC at 407-423-9018.If you live in a flood-prone area, you should be prepared with evacuation routes and flood insurance.
OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. — Emergency officials in Osceola County say just because you haven't experienced flooding in the past, that doesn't mean you won't in the future.
They say flood risk isn't just based on history, it's also based on rainfall, water flow, flood-control measures, and changes from new development.
Emergency Management Director Bill Litton says 2 to 4 inches of rain are expected in Kissimmee and St. Cloud.
He says 4 to 6 inches are expected in the more agricultural parts of the county.
You can find an interactive map online, showing specific flood-prone areas, evacuation routes and access points.
Good Samaritan Village is a good example.
Litton says the area has a high chance of flooding, so crews are preparing.
"Our county public works teams have been out in some of our high impact areas, for flooding, checking those, and have gotten their staffing levels ready and their equipment for barricades if we need to close any roads," Litton said.
They’ve also checked on gas delivery and supply and double-checked communication towers in addition to hosting an E.O.C. activation exercise Thursday.
Residents should prepare too.
Arlene Casto and Bob Ramsier have been living at the Good Samaritan Society in Kissimmee for decades.
They were here in 2017 when Hurricane Irma happened.
Flooding in the neighborhood called for airboats to rescue homeowners.
This weekend's water levels are not expected to be nearly as high, but officials say it's best to be prepared.
"We plan on going to church Sunday morning, so Lord willing, we would be able to do that, but other than that we'll be at home," Arlene Casto and Bob Ramsier, residents said.
The county’s top recommendations are to know if your neighborhood is flood-prone, to know evacuation routes, and make sure to purchase flood insurance.
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Orlando Utilities Commission tweeted a message saying it's closely watching the tropical storm to prepare in case service areas are impacted.
If your power goes out, you should contact OUC at 407-423-9018.
If you live in a flood-prone area, you should be prepared with evacuation routes and flood insurance.