Orange County Public Schools Safety and Emergency Management – Call 911 in an emergency!
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Emergency Management's Explorer Bob found his way to @wedgefieldk8 for Trunk or Treat!
He was able to hand out emergency management guides and answered questions from parents. He also got to hand out plenty of candy!
🐍Explorer Bob🐵reminds everyone to stay safe this weekend!
October is Fire Prevention Month!
Is your family prepared in case of a fire?
TEST your smoke alarms monthly.
PLAN two ways out of every room when possible.
PRACTICE your family escape plan and choose a safe meeting place outside.
Doing our part to keep the flock safe, sometimes literally! 🐑
Emergency Preparedness Administrator Kaylin got to meet some of @AvalonHuskies ag residents during her school visit.
Letting "ewe" know, our beloved animals are also accounted in our emergency plans!
Happy National Public Safety Telecommunicator Week!
The Department of Safety & Emergency Management recognizes the hard work that our District Police Communications Team puts in on an around the clock basis!
Enjoy the treats as a small token of our appreciation 😃
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Safety is our #1 priority. This week, I joined @SEM_OCPS and @OCPSnews leaders for a tabletop exercise. The team walked through a realistic crisis scenario and tested our response protocols should the unthinkable happen.
We practice so we can be ready for anything.
ALT A man stands at the head of a conference table leading a discussion while colleagues sit with laptops open, listening during a professional meeting.
ALT Several staff members seated at a conference table look toward the speaker, holding phones and adjusting glasses during an engaged meeting discussion.
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Happy Halloween 🎃
OCPS Safety & Emergency Management had a "T-Rexcellent" time participating in @OcoeeMiddle & @wedgefieldk8 trunk or treat events
Make sure you are alert and aware of trick or treaters out and about this evening and we wish you a fun and safe Halloween!
Congratulations to AP Shepherd from @DeerwoodOCPS on being a top scorer in her session's Standard Response Protocol Trivia during our Preparedness Days training event!
Thank you, AP Shepherd, for your participation and congratulations on this achievement!
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On this 24th anniversary of 9/11, OCPS honors those who lost their lives, the brave first responders who answered the call and the communities that supported in the recovery and rebuilding efforts.
#NeverForget #PatriotDay
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Safety first! In partnership with OCPS Transportation @OCPSnews, we've introduced a new Reunification Bus. Designed to support schools during emergency drills and preparedness efforts.
It's one more way we're working to keep our OCPS family safe.
Rain & Flooding Risk Through Friday (9/12)
Expect showers & thunderstorms across the area from now - Friday. With the ground already saturated, heavy rainfall may lead to localized flooding.
Please stay alert to changing conditions and never drive through flooded roadways.
🎉 Big congrats to Nick Morrissey! 🎉🎉
Nick is the Director of OCPS Occupational Safety & Health, and he recently earned the Certified Safety Professional certification! Nick also recently obtained a Certified Industrial Hygienist certification
Amazing accomplishments Nick!
This is a great Disaster Supply Kit Checklist provided by @FLSERT
It'd be a good idea to take some time this weekend to review this list and get any supplies you may be missing ✅
Day 4: A well-stocked supply kit keeps your whole family ready for anything that may come your way.
🎒 Be sure to include personalized items for each member of the household to last at least 7 days!
Learn more on how to keep your family safe ➡️ FloridaDisaster.org/PlanPrep… #30Ways
If you haven't already, give @FLSERT a follow so you can stay prepared with their "30 Ways in 30 Days" awareness campaign for the month of September 🌀
Day 1: September = Florida Preparedness Month!
🌀 All month long, we'll share quick tips each day–30 Ways in 30 Days–to remind Floridians as we enter peak hurricane season that preparedness can be easy!
Follow along & visit 📲 FloridaDisaster.org/PlanPrep… #30Ways
Please be mindful of the expected inclement weather this Labor Day weekend. Especially, if any of your plans involve water-based or other outdoor activities ⚡️⛈️
Visit @FLSERT for additional information and have a safe and restful weekend
🚨 8/29: Wet & stormy weather can be expected statewide this weekend.
Monitor local weather alerts for possible weather hazards, including:
🌬️ Gusty winds
🌧️ Heavy rain
⚡️ Lightning
☔️ Flash flooding
More info: FloridaDisaster.org/Hazards
During Preparedness Days, one of the sessions offered was a trivia style session testing our staff's knowledge of Standard Response Protocols (SRP).
Below w/ our EPA Ed Clark, are 2 SRP winners. Congratulations to AP Boyd and AP Lemon from @Princeton_OCPS & @Lovell_Elem!
Current projections show that Hurricane Erin does not pose significant impacts to Central Florida
Continue to monitor updates from @NWSMelbourne to stay informed this hurricane season
If you have not done so, now would be a great time to stock up on emergency supplies!
Check out what the OCPS Director of Emergency Management has to say to help you be prepared for hurricane season 🌀
Hurricane season is here—are you ready?
Our @SEM_OCPS is sharing 3 quick safety tips to help keep you and your family prepared.
Watch, learn, and stay safe this season! #ocps #hurricaneseason2025
EPA Vargas has hit the road again with Training & Exercise! This time, facilitating a tabletop exercise at Legacy Middle School
Tabletop exercises are an effective & efficient way to test school staff's emergency readiness and their critical thinking skills
Thank you Legacy MS!
8/14
Remember:
Drink plenty of fluids
Wear loose fitting, lightweight clothing
Take regular breaks in the shade
Limit strenuous activities to early morning or late evening hours
Take appropriate action if you or someone else experiences symptoms of heat exhaustion or heat stroke
Emergencies are not always hurricanes, sometimes they're boil water advisories on the 2nd day of the new school year! When this happens, it's a top priority to provide the schools w/ safe drinking water🥤
Thanks to our partners at @OrangeCoFL Utilities for providing this water!
