Hurricane Milton

Free Sandbags Available

Free sandbags are available at Osceola Heritage Park (1211 Shakerag Road, Kissimmee). Bags and sand will be provided. Residents must bring their own shovel or filling tool. Sandbags will be available while supplies last.

• Open Sunday, October 6 • 9 am - 5 pm
• Open Monday, October 7 • 9 am - 6 pm
• Open Tuesday, October 8 • 9 am - 12 pm

Shelters

At this time, no evacuations are in effect for Osceola County. However, residents who live in low-lying or flood-prone areas – or in homes with potential structural issues – should have an evacuation plan ready. The following shelters will open at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, October 9, for residents who need a safer place to ride out the storm.

• Celebration High School - 1809 Celebration Blvd. Kissimmee, FL 34747 
• Gateway High School (Pet-Friendly) - 93 Panther Paws Trail Kissimmee, FL 34744 
• Harmony High School (Pet-Friendly) - 3601 Arthur J. Gallagher Blvd. St. Cloud, FL 34771
• Holopaw Community Center - 8801 Community Center Rd. St. Cloud, FL 34773 
• Kenansville Community Center - 1178 S Canoe Creek Rd. Kenansville, FL 34739 
• Kissimmee Middle School (Pet-Friendly) - 2410 Dyer Blvd. Kissimmee, FL 34741 
• Liberty High School (Pet-Friendly) - 4250 Pleasant Hill Rd. Kissimmee, FL 34746 

A shelter for those with special medical needs will open at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, October 8, at the Osceola Council on Aging, 700 Generation Point, Kissimmee, FL 34744.

Residents who wish to evacuate are encouraged to make arrangements to ride out the storm with friends or family, or consider staying in a hotel, if possible. Shelters are available to all residents who need them, but should be considered a last resort. People arriving at shelters are asked to bring items that will help make their stay comfortable such as blankets, sleeping bags, pillows, books, quiet games, and battery-powered radios. Those on prescription medication are strongly urged to bring adequate supplies with them.

Stormwater

The City of Kissimmee has sufficient capacity in the stormwater system as well as Lake Tohopekaliga and Shingle Creek to handle rain from Hurricane Milton. The city is closely monitoring the potential changes and rainfall forecast.

City staff will conduct their standard city-wide sweep to ensure that all drainage structures, canals, and waterways are free of debris. This proactive measure aims to maintain effective drainage and mitigate potential flooding.

Office Closures

City of Kissimmee government offices will be closed Wednesday, October 9 and Thursday, October 10.

Register for Alerts

Sign up for Osceola County Emergency Management's Emergency Alert Program to receive emergency alerts. This system quickly provides you with critical information. 

When you sign up, you should generally select the most immediately available source to receive alerts. We recommend using "text" as your first option.

Register for Alert Osceola

How do I prepare? 

Make sure your family has a disaster supply kit and a plan. 

Ensure you are storm ready