A MOMENT OF GRATITUDE
After the Storm: A Moment of Gratitude God of heaven and earth, Source of All, The storm passed, The tempest moved on. Thank you for...
Thoughts and prayers
Our thoughts and prayers are with PBSO! Two officers killed in Hurricane Irma evacuation zone crash. They were both on duty. Let's take a...
STAY SAFE
Just a little bit longer Okeechobee...Stay safe! Curfew will be lifted at 9:00 am tomorrow. Michele Bell, PIO
Prayers for our First Responders
Please take time to pray for our First responders, as they will be out in this hurricane keeping our county and our residents safe....
DON'T BE COMPLACENT
Although Hurricane Irma has changed its path, DO NOT become complacent. Do not let your guard down. Okeechobee County will still feel the...
Pets
If you leave your animals when you are evacuating, DO NOT tie your animals to trees, DO NOT leave them caged outside in the storm....
Shelter
Some media have stated that South Elementary is full however not giving info re: next open shelter The next shelter that is open is...
SAFETY MESSAGE
Important safety message: if you fill up bathtubs with water, make sure the doors are shut or use baby gates to keep babies & toddlers away!
POWER OUTAGE
For power outage,contact: 1-800-4-OUTAGE to report or check on status of outage. But call 9-1-1 for downed power lines. Avoid touching or...
Information Line
The Emergency Management citizen's information line is back in operation. For information contact (863)824-6888. Michele Bell, PIO