Oakland hurricane guide¶

Oakland is a small inland town in west Orange County, where hurricanes bring high winds, falling trees, power outages, and local flooding. The town has its own police department, whose officers are dispatched by the Winter Garden Police Department, and runs its own water system. Waste Pro collects garbage, recycling, and yard waste.

Official website: oaklandfl.gov

Emergency and information numbers¶

Official alerts and information¶

• Oakland Notify Me: Town news by email or text, including News Flash posts. Website.

County services that cover Oakland¶

Orange County manages evacuation zones, evacuation centers, and emergency alerts for everyone who lives in Oakland. The Orange County guide has the full list of county numbers, radio stations, and recovery help.

• OCAlert: Free alerts by text, email, or phone. Sign up before a storm. Website.
• OCFL Alert app: Free county app for iPhone and Android. It shows open shelters, water and ice distribution sites, and evacuation routes during an emergency. Website.

Power, water and debris¶

• Waste Pro (town garbage contractor): Garbage, recycling, yard waste, and scheduled bulk pickup for the town. Website.

Related guides¶

• Should I evacuate?
• What to expect at a hurricane shelter
• Hurricane supply list
• After a hurricane: the first 24 hours
• Insurance claims and disaster aid

Sources¶

Checked on September 30, 2026. If a number or address here is wrong, please tell us at Keith@KMyers.me.

• https://oaklandfl.gov/
• https://www.oaklandfl.gov/m/faq?cat=17
• https://www.oaklandfl.gov/162/Public-Works-Department
• https://www.oaklandfl.gov/136/Alerts-Notifications
• https://www.oaklandfl.gov/637/Solid-Waste-and-Recycling