Idalia Response and Updates

*As of 3 PM on August 31, 2023, the Winter Springs Emergency Operations Center has been dissolved, and the city has returned to normal operations.

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Last Updated (08/31/2023): 4:00 PM 

Resident Resources

The City of Winter Springs wants residents to have the latest, most accurate information on Idalia to keep you informed and safe.

Use our Disaster Preparedness and Flood Prevention and Preparedness resources to ensure you and your family are #ReadyWinterSprings. Be sure to visit the City of Winter Springs website and Prepare Seminole Website for storm preparedness, emergency management, and news.

Stay Informed:

• Follow the City of Winter Springs and Seminole County on all social media accounts.
  • The City of Winter Springs | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram
  • Winter Springs Police Department | Facebook
  • Seminole County | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram
• Sign up for Emergency text and email E-Alerts
• Sign up for the City of Winter Springs emails and newsletter
• Sign up for Alert Seminole
• Visit the #Idalia National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administation webpage for the latest storm forecast, maps and more.

Storm Tracking

UPDATE 08/30/2023-Due to Idalia no longer deemed a threat to Florida the City of Winter Springs will be deactivating our Emergency Operations Center at 3:00 p.m.  City offices, senior center, and parks will resume normal operations on Thursday, August 31, 2023, at 8 AM.

Locally, Seminole County remains under a tornado watch until 3 p.m. today.  For disaster preparedness information, visit winterspringsfl.org/ready.

Winter Springs Police Department reminds all residents in the case of an Emergency, dial 911. For Non-emergency, dial 407-327-1000.

Sandbags: 

The City of Winter Springs will cease the self-service sandbag operations at Central Winds Park at 1000 Central Winds Drive on Tuesday evening, August 29, 2023, at 4:00 p.m.

Seminole County Public Schools

Seminole County Public Schools will resume regular school operations and extra-curricular activities on Thursday, August 31. 2023.

Shelter Information:

No updates at this time.

Power Outages:

Duke Energy has mobilized over 5,000 responders as the company prepares for power outages caused by fast-approaching Hurricane Idalia.

Report your outage to Duke Energy by texting OUT to 57801 or calling 800.228.8485.

For more tips on what to do before, during and after a storm, please visit duke-energy.com/StormTips.

City Hall, Parks, and Facilities

• City Hall-Will reopen for normal business Thursday, August 31, 2023
• Winter Springs Senior Center- Scheduled to return to normal business Thursday, August 31, 2023 
  • Therapy Pool
  • Sunshine Park
• Parks and Facilities- Will reopen for normal business Thursday, August 31, 2023  
  • Central Winds
  • Fruitwood Park
  • Moss Park
  • Oak Hollow
  • Ranchlands Park
  • Sam Smith Memorial Park
  • Torcaso Park
  • Winding Hollow Park

Power and Utilities

• Power - Operational
• Drinking Water - Operational
• Waste Water - Operational

Debris, Garbage, & Recycling Services

• Debris: No reports.

• Yard waste & curbside collection

  WastePro will not pick up regularly scheduled yard waste on Wednesday, August 30, 2023. WastePro will double up on Yard Waste pick up next week. Garbage, Recycling, and Yard Waste services will resume on the next regular service day. 

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Transportation Infrastructure

No reports.