Hurricane Helene Resources

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Sep 25, 2024

Diocesan News

Diocese of Orlando Chancery office will be closed Thursday, September 26th. Per weather conditions, we will reopen on Friday, September 27th.

Please check with your parish about potential closures/cancellations for tonight and/or Thursday, September 26.

Diocesan Catholic Schools

Due to Hurricane Helene, Orange, Osceola, Polk, Lake, Marion, Seminole , Brevard, and Volusia county schools are closed Thursday, September 26th.

Parents should expect announcements about reopening on Friday from their schools via text, email, school website, and school social media.

Catholic Charities of Central Florida

All Catholic Charities clinics will be closed Thursday, September 26 and will reopen pending weather on Friday, September 27th. Our main campus is prepared with MREs, tarps, and water for emergency response after the storm. Contact Juan Vega if you need assistance with MREs, tarps and water.

Florida Emergency Management

Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) Number: 1-800-342-3557

FloridaDisaster.org – Florida Department of Emergency Management

Current Evacuation Orders

Emergency Management by County

Brevard County: 321-637-6670

Lake County: 352-253-9999

Marion County: 352-369-8100

Orange County: 407-836-9140

Osceola County: 407- 742-9000

Polk County: 863- 298-7000

Seminole County: 407- 665-5102

Sumter County: 352- 689-4400

Volusia County: 386- 254-1500

Coping with Storm Anxiety

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

Warning Signs For Emotional Distress

FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) App