OCPS-Safety & Emergency Management

Orange County Public Schools Safety and Emergency Management – Call 911 in an emergency!

[OCPS-Safety & Emergency Management @SEM_OCPS]

Happy National Public Safety Telecommunicator Week!

The Department of Safety & Emergency Management recognizes the hard work that our District Police Communications Team puts in on an around the clock basis!

Enjoy the treats as a small token of our appreciation 😃

[Supt_Vazquez @maria_f_vazquez]

Safety is our #1 priority. This week, I joined @SEM_OCPS and @OCPSnews leaders for a tabletop exercise. The team walked through a realistic crisis scenario and tested our response protocols should the unthinkable happen.

We practice so we can be ready for anything.

[OCPS-Safety & Emergency Management @SEM_OCPS]

Happy Halloween 🎃

OCPS Safety & Emergency Management had a "T-Rexcellent" time participating in @OcoeeMiddle & @wedgefieldk8 trunk or treat events

Make sure you are alert and aware of trick or treaters out and about this evening and we wish you a fun and safe Halloween!

[OCPS-Safety & Emergency Management @SEM_OCPS]

Congratulations to AP Shepherd from @DeerwoodOCPS on being a top scorer in her session's Standard Response Protocol Trivia during our Preparedness Days training event!

Thank you, AP Shepherd, for your participation and congratulations on this achievement!

[ocpsnews @OCPSnews]

On this 24th anniversary of 9/11, OCPS honors those who lost their lives, the brave first responders who answered the call and the communities that supported in the recovery and rebuilding efforts.

#NeverForget #PatriotDay

[OCPS-Safety & Emergency Management @SEM_OCPS]

Safety first! In partnership with OCPS Transportation @OCPSnews, we've introduced a new Reunification Bus. Designed to support schools during emergency drills and preparedness efforts.

It's one more way we're working to keep our OCPS family safe.

[OCPS-Safety & Emergency Management @SEM_OCPS]

Rain & Flooding Risk Through Friday (9/12)

Expect showers & thunderstorms across the area from now - Friday. With the ground already saturated, heavy rainfall may lead to localized flooding.

Please stay alert to changing conditions and never drive through flooded roadways.

[OCPS-Safety & Emergency Management @SEM_OCPS]

🎉 Big congrats to Nick Morrissey! 🎉🎉

Nick is the Director of OCPS Occupational Safety & Health, and he recently earned the Certified Safety Professional certification! Nick also recently obtained a Certified Industrial Hygienist certification

Amazing accomplishments Nick!

[OCPS-Safety & Emergency Management @SEM_OCPS]

This is a great Disaster Supply Kit Checklist provided by @FLSERT

It'd be a good idea to take some time this weekend to review this list and get any supplies you may be missing ✅

[FL Division of Emergency Management @FLSERT]

Day 4: A well-stocked supply kit keeps your whole family ready for anything that may come your way.

🎒 Be sure to include personalized items for each member of the household to last at least 7 days!

Learn more on how to keep your family safe ➡️ https://t.co/h8paBLvxMI #30Ways

[OCPS-Safety & Emergency Management @SEM_OCPS]

If you haven't already, give @FLSERT a follow so you can stay prepared with their "30 Ways in 30 Days" awareness campaign for the month of September 🌀

[FL Division of Emergency Management @FLSERT]

Day 1: September = Florida Preparedness Month!

🌀 All month long, we'll share quick tips each day–30 Ways in 30 Days–to remind Floridians as we enter peak hurricane season that preparedness can be easy!

Follow along & visit 📲 https://t.co/h8paBLw5Cg #30Ways

[OCPS-Safety & Emergency Management @SEM_OCPS]

Please be mindful of the expected inclement weather this Labor Day weekend. Especially, if any of your plans involve water-based or other outdoor activities ⚡️⛈️

Visit @FLSERT for additional information and have a safe and restful weekend

[FL Division of Emergency Management @FLSERT]

🚨 8/29: Wet & stormy weather can be expected statewide this weekend.

Monitor local weather alerts for possible weather hazards, including:
🌬️ Gusty winds
🌧️ Heavy rain
⚡️ Lightning
☔️ Flash flooding

More info: https://t.co/f8Ospx5Gf3

[OCPS-Safety & Emergency Management @SEM_OCPS]

During Preparedness Days, one of the sessions offered was a trivia style session testing our staff's knowledge of Standard Response Protocols (SRP).

Below w/ our EPA Ed Clark, are 2 SRP winners. Congratulations to AP Boyd and AP Lemon from @Princeton_OCPS & @Lovell_Elem!

[OCPS-Safety & Emergency Management @SEM_OCPS]

Current projections show that Hurricane Erin does not pose significant impacts to Central Florida

Continue to monitor updates from @NWSMelbourne to stay informed this hurricane season

If you have not done so, now would be a great time to stock up on emergency supplies!

[OCPS-Safety & Emergency Management @SEM_OCPS]

Check out what the OCPS Director of Emergency Management has to say to help you be prepared for hurricane season 🌀

[ocpsnews @OCPSnews]

Hurricane season is here—are you ready?

Our @SEM_OCPS is sharing 3 quick safety tips to help keep you and your family prepared.

Watch, learn, and stay safe this season! #ocps #hurricaneseason2025

[OCPS-Safety & Emergency Management @SEM_OCPS]

EPA Vargas has hit the road again with Training & Exercise! This time, facilitating a tabletop exercise at Legacy Middle School

Tabletop exercises are an effective & efficient way to test school staff's emergency readiness and their critical thinking skills

Thank you Legacy MS!

[OCPS-Safety & Emergency Management @SEM_OCPS]

8/14

Remember:
Drink plenty of fluids
Wear loose fitting, lightweight clothing
Take regular breaks in the shade
Limit strenuous activities to early morning or late evening hours
Take appropriate action if you or someone else experiences symptoms of heat exhaustion or heat stroke

[OCPS-Safety & Emergency Management @SEM_OCPS]

Emergencies are not always hurricanes, sometimes they're boil water advisories on the 2nd day of the new school year! When this happens, it's a top priority to provide the schools w/ safe drinking water🥤

Thanks to our partners at @OrangeCoFL Utilities for providing this water!

[OCPS-Safety & Emergency Management @SEM_OCPS]

It is too early to say if Tropical Storm Erin will bring significant impacts to central Florida. We should have a better idea by Friday (8/15). Regardless of the storm's final track, now is a great time to ensure you are ready as we enter the peak of hurricane season.

[OCPS-Safety & Emergency Management @SEM_OCPS]

We hope everyone is having a great first day of school!

[ocpsnews @OCPSnews]

We are so excited to welcome back our students, teachers and staff for another fantastic school year! Let's do this! 🎉

#ocps #firstdayofschool #backtoschool #WeAreOCPS

[OCPS-Safety & Emergency Management @SEM_OCPS]

On August 1st, the State of Florida enacted a permanent sales tax exemption on select disaster preparedness supplies

Since we recently entered what is projected to be a highly active hurricane season, this weekend would be a good time to stock up on your emergency supplies