The Osceola County Office of Emergency Management is actively monitoring Hurricane Elsa, the first Atlantic hurricane of 2021. Potential impacts to Osceola County could include gusty winds and sustained rains, beginning as soon as Wednesday morning.
Florida is no stranger to dealing with disasters and there are a wealth of resources online to help prepare for Atlantic hurricane season, which began June 1 and runs through November.
Osceola County residents should review their disaster preparations and #GetAPlan! The following tips are appropriate for Elsa and other tropical systems:
• Residents should secure loose outdoor equipment and yard debris, and check on pantry and medical supplies – and prepare a disaster supply kit, including food and water.
• Sandbag distribution is NOT PLANNED at this time.
• To prepare a plan for your family and/or business, including how to stay safe during a hurricane or tropical storm, please visit Florida’s Disaster Preparedness site at https://bit.ly/323mpkg
• For the latest weather updates, including storm tracking and forecasts, please visit and follow US National Weather Service Melbourne Florida: www.weather.gov/mlb/ and the National Hurricane Center (noaa.gov).
• The Osceola County Office of Emergency Management provides resources on its website, https://readyosceola.org
• To receive real-time updates via phone, text or email simply text the word #AlertOsceola to 888777 on your mobile device or online at https://alertosceola.org
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