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Avoid Scams After Disaster Strikes: Seek Licensed Contractor
Navigating the aftermath of a hurricane can be a lengthy and emotional process that includes evaluating damages and potential reconstruction. Unfortunately, during these challenging times, there is a heightened risk for scammers to exploit those already in a vulnerable situation. Orange County experts strongly recommend residents to differentiate between licensed and unlicensed contractors before...
Know the Dangers Found on Lakes During Severe Weather
The National Weather Service advises “when thunder roars, go indoors.” This wisdom holds particular weight for residents who live on, or frequent one of...
Preparing For Pets Prior to Storm Season Provides Peace of Mind
Riding out a hurricane with your furry friend can exacerbate an already stressful situation. Tragic stories of lost or abandoned pets during natural disasters...
Orange County Government Division of Building Safety Hosts Building Safety Month Featuring Education and Events
Orange County Government takes a proactive stance toward building safety with a series of events and educational initiatives to celebrate Building Safety Month. Now...
Community & Services
Community Action Division Helps Families Earn Financial Independence
Enhancing the quality of life, promoting self-sufficiency, and eliminating the causes and consequences of poverty, is the mission of Orange County’s Community Action Division. It prides itself on providing the services needed to help...
Community Action Division Helps Low-income Seniors Stay Cool
May is Community Action Month, and the Orange County Community Action Division has no shortage of programs to assist low-income families who want to achieve economic stability. One such federally funded grant program is...
Orange County Green PLACE Program Celebrates New Bird Blind at Johns Lake Conservation Area
While the newest amenity at Johns Lake Conservation Area near Winter Garden might look like a simple wooden box, the 20-foot-long structure is actually the latest effort by Orange County and its Green PLACE program to protect the feathered friends who call the area home. In celebration of Earth Month, the County’s Environmental Protection...
Public Health & Safety
Avoid Scams After Disaster Strikes: Seek Licensed Contractor
Navigating the aftermath of a hurricane can be a lengthy and emotional process that includes evaluating damages and potential reconstruction. Unfortunately, during these challenging times, there is a heightened risk for scammers to exploit...
Know the Dangers Found on Lakes During Severe Weather
The National Weather Service advises “when thunder roars, go indoors.” This wisdom holds particular weight for residents who live on, or frequent one of the 600 shimmering lakes and rivers home to Orange County....
Preparing For Pets Prior to Storm Season Provides Peace of Mind
Riding out a hurricane with your furry friend can exacerbate an already stressful situation. Tragic stories of lost or abandoned pets during natural disasters happen once too often. Crafting a plan of action ahead of hurricane season is essential to ensure the safety and well-being of your pet. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help...
Business
Avoid Scams After Disaster Strikes: Seek Licensed Contractor
Navigating the aftermath of a hurricane can be a lengthy and emotional process that includes evaluating damages and potential reconstruction. Unfortunately, during these challenging times, there is a heightened risk for scammers to exploit...
Orange County Government Division of Building Safety Hosts Building Safety Month Featuring Education and Events
Orange County Government takes a proactive stance toward building safety with a series of events and educational initiatives to celebrate Building Safety Month. Now in its 44th year, the initiative promoted by the International...
Orange County’s “Dream Builders”: First-ever Conference Celebrates Team 400
Orange County issues roughly 81,000 vertical building permits a year — including projects small in scope, like a 150-square-foot addition to a single-family home, to projects that are truly “Epic” in size, like Universal’s new 750-acre theme park along Universal Boulevard. Residential and commercial properties in unincorporated Orange County — popular restaurants, thriving subdivisions,...
