Disaster & Hurricane Preparedness

Always be prepared for a hurricane.  

Hurricane season runs from June through November. In most cases, it is better to prepare long before a storm is forecasted to hit the area. Here are a few things to consider:

Stay Informed

Sign up to receive emergency notifications from the City of Maitland.  

Creating an account is quick and easy. Choose to receive text messages and/or e-mail alerts from the city if this area is significantly impacted by a hurricane. You also may sign up for police and fire alerts for other types of local emergencies.

Always monitor local news and weather radio notifications for the latest weather activity. Keep an emergency preparedness kit at home, and coordinate a family response plan for each member of your home.

Download the FEMA app. Get weather alerts from the National Weather Service for up to five different locations anywhere in the United States.

Sign up for FEMA text messages to get updates from FEMA (standard message and data rates apply).

Be prepared for a hurricane or other emergency.

Orange County Emergency Management

The City of Maitland works closely with Orange County government for large-scale disaster emergency response. Orange County manages local emergency shelters and releases a list of available shelters prior to an emergency event like a hurricane, 

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

Information is available for federal disaster recovery assistance.

Disaster Recovery

The City of Maitland coordinates disaster recovery immediately following a major event. Information will be provided through the city website including debris pickup, damage assessment, water and sewer utilities, police, fire and other vital services. For emergencies, call 911.

Repair and Construction Permitting  

The Maitland Community Development Department coordinates inspections and permitting for major structural repairs and construction that may be necessary following a severe weather event.   

An online portal provides quick and convenient permitting services. Submit permit applications and plans, track inspections, search records and make payments. Submittals can be reviewed and approved without the need to mail in paperwork or to visit our offices in City Hall. 

A customer account is required for permit submissions and other services. Register through the permitting gateway to get started. View the list of permits available online. Search permit records.