Orange COunty gOvernment DireCtOry - OrangeCountyFl.net

The Source 2013/2014
Orange County Government Directory
Commission Meetings
Board of County
Commission Meetings
BCC meetings generally consist of several
components, including work sessions,
discussion agenda items, consent agenda
items, and public hearings. Orange
County residents are encouraged to
attend the meetings and to speak at
public hearings. A complete commission
agenda is available on the Orange
County Government website: www.
OrangeCountyFL.net.
Work Sessions
Detailed, round-table discussion
concerning items of critical importance
such as proposed ordinances.
Discussion Agenda
Items requiring policy decision,
directives to staff, or briefings for
informational purposes.
Consent Agenda
Routine items that require Board
approval, but do not call for detailed
discussion such as procurements, traffic
signalization authorizations, acceptance
of minutes, budget transfers, etc..
Public Hearings
Items of critical importance to the public
matters that affect individual rights
of citizens, tax or budget issues, land
use and zoning approvals, adoption of
ordinances, etc. Notice requirements for
public hearings will vary based upon
the circumstances of each particular
situation. In some cases, posting of a
meeting notice in an area set aside for
that purpose may be sufficient; in others,
publications in a local newspaper may
be necessary. When the board acts as a
quasi-judicial body or takes official action
on matters that affect individual rights of
citizens, the Board is subject to statutory
requirements that stipulate notice should
be published in a local newspaper no less
than 15 days prior to the meeting.
Hurricane Preparedness
Before a Hurricane
Threatens, Plan
What To Do
Are you within a flood zone? If
you live in an area prone to flooding
during heavy rains, you may want to
relocate. Find out by calling Orange
County’s Road and Drainage Division’s
Flood Plain Management Section at
407-836-3111.
Inventory your property. Review
your insurance policies and coverage
now. Separate policies are needed
for protection against wind and flood
damages. Keep descriptions and
pictures along with insurance papers
inside waterproof containers and
take these with you instead of trying
to pack everything. Keep backup
documents in a safety deposit box
at your bank. Give copies to family
members or friends living outside your
risk area. If you evacuate, take these
documents with you. Move large items
to higher levels in your home.
Protect your property from
falling dead limbs and
branches. Have limbs and branches
near power lines trimmed. Anchor
loose objects outside (garbage cans,
tools, and toys). In high winds, these
become flying projectiles and cause
serious injury and damage. Have
shutters or lumber for protecting large
windows or doors. Draw drapes across
windows and doors to protect against
flying glass. Brace your garage door
and lower antennas.
Educate your children. Discuss
with family members on what to
expect during emergency situations,
especially hurricanes. Do they know
how to get in touch with you? Where
to meet the rest of the family members
if you are separated? TELL the FAMILY
what to do in case of an emergency.
Involve children in putting together
family disaster plan. Assign them tasks,
such as gathering enough water and
canned goods for three days.
When a Weather Watch
is Issued
Consider purchasing a NOAA
Weather Alert Radio. Orange
County’s Code is 012095.
Fill the gas tank in your
automobile. Maintain supplies
of flashlights, batteries, covered
candles or lamps and safety matches,
nonperishable foods, and containers
for drinking water (at least two quarts
of water per day per person). Store at
least one gallon per day per person
to accommodate washing
and bathing.
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