Frequently Asked Questions

Determine how your family members can assist each other with communication, care of children, business, pets, or specific needs like the operation of durable medical equipment. Create your own personal network for specific areas where you need assistance. 

Keep in mind some these factors when developing your plan: Different ages of members within your household; responsibilities for assisting others; locations frequented; dietary needs; medical needs including prescriptions and equipment; disabilities or access and functional needs including devices and equipment; and pets.

Residents also can register with the Maitland Fire-Rescue Department if they have special medical needs. Call (407) 539-6226.

To learn more about hurricane planning and to download emergency planning forms, visit the Federal Emergency Management Agency online. 

An emergency preparedness kit should include basic supplies and other necessities to survive for at least three days during an emergency. 

You may want to assemble at least two kits – one full kit at home and a smaller, portable kit for a workplace or vehicle where you often spend a lot of time.

The home kit ideally should be a large, sealable container that can be stored inside at room temperature. More than one container may be needed depending on the number of people in your home.

Here’s what you should include:

• Clean water - one gallon per person per day for at least three days, for drinking and sanitation.
• Food. Have at least a three-day supply for each person in the home. Select non-perishable foods in cans or dry-mix packages that do not require refrigeration, cooking, water or special preparation. Include a can opener and eating utensils.
• Make sure to choose foods that your family will eat and any dietary needs. Suggested items may include ready-to-eat canned meats, fruits, vegetables or meals, protein or fruit bars, dry cereal or granola, peanut butter, dried fruit, canned juices and food for infants (if needed).
• First aid kit and a temporary supply of personal medications.
• Flashlight and plenty of batteries.
• Battery-powered or hand-crank radio and a NOAA Weather Radio with tone alert.
• Personal hygiene items, moist towelettes, garbage bags and plastic ties for personal sanitation.
• Tools like a wrench or pliers.
• Pet food (if needed).
• Sleeping bag or warm blanket for each person.
• Household chlorine bleach and medicine dropper. When diluted nine parts water to one part bleach, bleach can be used as a disinfectant. Or in an emergency, you can use it to treat water by using 16 drops of regular household liquid bleach per gallon of water. Do not use scented, color safe or bleaches with added cleaners.
• Fire extinguisher.
• Matches in a waterproof container.
• Books, games, puzzles or other activities, pencils and paper.

Most of the City of Maitland is not within designated flood zones. Flooding is a temporary overflow of water onto land that is normally dry - likely caused by sudden, heavy rain storms or long-term persistent rains. Lake shorelines are common flood zones.

Click here for mor information about flooding. The Federal Emergency Management Agency has an online map of designated flood zones.

Much of Central Florida is not a primary evacuation area for hurricanes. During a large emergency, follow local media, the City of Maitland website or Orange County's emergency management office website for evacuation information. 

Here is more information about evacuation planning. 

Know your evacuation zone.

Orange County manages local emergency shelters and releases a list of available shelters prior to an emergency event like a hurricane, This website also provides information on what items to bring to a shelter. 

Orange County also provides a registry for residents who require sheltering to accommodate special medical needs during an emergency event. Find out more.