Most participants got this question right ✅ Meteorologists are anticipating that the 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season will have above normal activity 🌀 What's more, is that Florida ranked #1 in chances of a named storm coming within 50 miles; with a probability of 92%

Today's Hurricane Preparedness Week tip: Now is a good time to be proactive, by taking action on the recommended tasks provided by the National Weather Service NWS Melbourne These preparations can set you and your families up for success, if the need arises 📝

Do you want more suggestions to prepare you for hurricane season? Check out the FEMA app (link below) for your Apple/Android device📱 FEMA This app provides you with real-time alerts, tools for recovery, and many more features FEMA Mobile Products | FEMA.gov

🌀 With hurricane season approaching, make sure you understand what key weather terms mean! Hurricane season begins on June 1 & runs through November 30. Stay informed this season & learn more at FloridaDisaster.org/Guide with our hurricane guide!

OCPS SEM conducted a fire drill at the RBELC. This was the 1st step in implementing drills and testing across all of our district administrative sites This drill accomplished a lot for preparedness & readiness and hats off to the RBELC Site Emergency Response Team (SERT)!

Preparedness Days 2025 has wrapped🎬 PD 25's theme was "Preparedness & U" as the entire event; training, speakers, & exercises were designed to engage directly with school admin. on how their roles interface with safety & preparedness Thank you to all participants & sponsors🧡

When thunder roars, head indoors! Severe storms can bring intense wind, flash flooding, hail & damaging winds. With various states experiencing severe weather this week, ensure you understand the difference between a watch & a warning. ⤵️

Today is projected to be the hottest day of what has already been a very warm summer ☀️ Please review the below information from the National Weather Service NWS Melbourne on how to protect yourself from the heat

A great safety reminder and some hydration tips from our OCPS Food & Nutrition team🥤

Before we head into the weekend, and especially if anyone plans to take care of outdoor or yard work at home, please be aware of the continued extreme heat conditions and know the signs of heat exhaustion or heat stroke. Stay cool, stay hydrated, stay informed!

Earlier this week for pre-planning, Drew Vargas, one of our Emergency Preparedness Administrators was invited to Piedmont Lakes M.S. to provide an informational session on the OCPS Office of Emergency Management & the services we provide to schools Thank you for this opportunity!

On August 1st, the State of Florida enacted a permanent sales tax exemption on select disaster preparedness supplies Since we recently entered what is projected to be a highly active hurricane season, this weekend would be a good time to stock up on your emergency supplies

We hope everyone is having a great first day of school!

It is too early to say if Tropical Storm Erin will bring significant impacts to central Florida. We should have a better idea by Friday (8/15). Regardless of the storm's final track, now is a great time to ensure you are ready as we enter the peak of hurricane season.

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 Orange County FL Utilities for providing this water!

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

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!

Check out what the OCPS Director of Emergency Management has to say to help you be prepared for hurricane season 🌀

Current projections show that Hurricane Erin does not pose significant impacts to Central Florida Continue to monitor updates from NWS Melbourne to stay informed this hurricane season If you have not done so, now would be a great time to stock up on emergency supplies!