ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – As the peak of hurricane season approaches, the Orange County Citizen Corps Council hosted a breakfast to bring together congregational and community leaders, neighbors, and partners who work to strengthen the readiness and resiliency of the county.
The council is a community-focused program composed of local residents dedicated to assisting the county in responding to disasters.
Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings highlighted the critical role the council plays in emergency response efforts.
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“What we try to do is educate the public on how they can help protect themselves and be better prepared to a situation like a hurricane weather phenomenon,” Demings said. “We need our citizens to help us do that. Government can’t do everything, but what we can do is call on the assistance of our citizens to help us educate persons about what they can do to protect themselves.”
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With the current heightened activity in the tropics signaling an active hurricane season, Mayor Demings is calling on more residents interested in volunteering to join the Citizen Corps Council.
Residents interested in joining the Orange County Citizen Corps Council can call (407) 836-9140 for free training or email ocoem@ocfl.net.