Disaster Response and Preparedness
Message From The Director
"The goal of Emergency Management is to save lives, prevent injuries, and to protect property and the environment if an emergency occurs. Our mission includes the development and coordination of the County's whole community approach to Emergency Management, enabling effective preparation for efficient response and recovery from all hazards that face our community in order to save lives, reduce human suffering, and economic loss."
- Bill Litton, Director
Learn more about tour Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan, approved by the Board of County Commissioners in May 2021.
Emergency Notifications/Alerts
Sign up to receive emergency alerts. Fully TDD & TTY compliant.
Activation Level
The Osceola County Emergency Operations Center (EOC) has three (3) basic levels of activation:
- Level 3: Monitoring Activation
- Level 2: Elevated Activation
- Level 1: Full Activation
Learn more about Activation Levels.
Say Informed
A Message from the Director Cont.
Emergency Management planning begins with you and your family, starting at home, preparing for all types of disasters. I encourage residents to follow these steps in preparing for a disaster:
- Plan Ahead | Know what types of disasters could affect our county. Establish a family communication plan. What is my evacuation and shelter plan?
- Build a Kit | Be prepared for at least 7 days without food, water, and medications for your family.
- Stay Informed | Sign-up for our Alert Osceola reverse 911 and emergency text/email system at Alertosceola.org. This notification is used for major emergencies, boil water notices, and other public safety alerts.
- Take Action | Learn First Aid, Connect with a volunteer organization to assist after a disaster.
If you have any questions or concerns that are not answered on this website please feel free to contact me at Bill.Litton@osceola.org or 407-742-9000.
Thank you,
Bill Litton, FPEM, CEM
Director
Osceola County Office of Emergency Management