Ocoee hurricane guide¶

Ocoee is an inland city in west Orange County with many lakes, where hurricanes bring high winds, power outages, and flooding from high lakes and ponds. The city has its own police and fire departments and runs water, sewer, and garbage service. During a major hurricane the city opens its own emergency hotline.

Official website: ocoee.org

What to know in Ocoee¶

• During a major hurricane, the city opens an Emergency Hotline to report downed lines, fallen trees blocking roads, and flooding, and to get updates on sandbags, water, and city services. The number is shared on the city website and social media before and during the storm.
• Ocoee has many lakes. Flooding can come from high lakes and ponds, from streams, and from shallow ponding in streets and yards. Check your flood risk on the city interactive map or FEMA flood maps.

Emergency and information numbers¶

Official alerts and information¶

• Ocoee Notify Me: City alerts by email or text. Choose Emergency Alerts and Utilities Alerts for water service emergencies. Website.
• Ocoee emergency management: The city's official hurricane information page, including the Emergency Hotline. Website.

County services that cover Ocoee¶

Orange County manages evacuation zones, evacuation centers, and emergency alerts for everyone who lives in Ocoee. 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¶

• Ocoee sanitation and storm debris: City trash, recycling, and yard waste pickup. After a storm, do not bag vegetative debris, and keep it separate from other trash and bulky items. Phone: 407-905-3170. 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://www.ocoee.org/357/Emergency-Management
• https://www.ocoee.org/1141/Hurricane-Safety
• https://www.ocoee.org/
• https://www.ocoee.org/1292/Police
• https://www.ocoee.org/126/Utilities
• https://www.ocoee.org/list.aspx
• https://www.ocoee.org/263/Sanitation