Orange County's unique OCFL Alert, OCFL 311 and OCFL News apps are available for free on Apple and Android
devices. In addition to the benefits of digital and online emergency management communication capabilities, Orange
County's smartphone applications encourage transparency and citizen engagement, and help residents stay more
connected with their government.
Smartphone Apps for Mobile Devices
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OCFL Atlas is an
application that encourages citizens to become more engaged in the growth of their community by
pinpointing new construction projects throughout Orange County. Citizens may access real-time
development data, board meeting details and project locations. OCFL Atlas is designed to work on desktop
and mobile devices. (
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OCFL Serves provides a
convenient way to search and sign up for community service opportunities within Orange County.
Opportunities include roles at departments ranging from Fire Rescue to Parks and Recreation, and even at
local nonprofit organizations. Download OCFL Serves to become involved in your community. (
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OCFL News is a free
mobile app provides citizens with breaking news and information about their government. Orange County is
the first government organization in Florida to offer citizens breaking news and information about their
government on their mobile devices. (
Android | Apple)
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OCFL 311 is a smartphone
app that allows users to photograph, pinpoint and report problems from potholes to hazardous sidewalk
cracks directly from their smartphone to Orange County's 311 Service Center. OCFL 311 also maps relevant
community information so that residents are aware of events that may impact their neighborhood. (
Android | Apple)
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OCFL Alert is a
first-of-its-kind emergency notification and information smartphone app that provides critical
information during times of emergency. Life-saving information includes open shelter locations, water
and ice distribution centers, evacuation routes, public service announcements and much more. (
Android | Apple)
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OC Mobile is a limited collection of device-responsive web pages from the
Orange County website. At the OC Mobile website, residents and visitors can access the Orange County
Calendar of meetings, the OC Newsroom, Board of County Commissioners web pages, Customer Service 311,
contact information and more. (
OC Mobile)
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Informative Newsletters
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Mayor Demings Digest: Want to keep up with Orange County's Mayor? Click on
Mayor Jerry L. Demings' Digest. This informative monthly newsletter will keep you up to date on
important initiatives happening in Orange County. It's available in both English and Spanish.
(View the Mayor Demings' Digest
Archives
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Demings' Digest
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Neighborhood Newsletter provides information monthly about resources and
events for Orange County residents;
register to receive Neighborhood Newsletter. The Neighbor 2 Neighbor Magazine is a downloadable
publication published twice a year by the Neighborhood Preservation & Revitalization Division that
highlights inspiring stories of neighborhood leaders and valuable information about neighborhood
programs and services.
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eVIP News is a monthly newsletter which highlights a variety of volunteer
opportunities through the Environmental Protection Division. The environmental Volunteer & Internship
Program (eVIP) offers citizens a means of public engagement with the natural world around them. eVIPs
help Orange County improve and protect its ecosystem by volunteering their time through: watershed
cleanups, restoration projects, internships, storm drain labeling, educational presentations, water
quality sampling and more.
View eVIP News Issues. Sign
up for the eVIP News.
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Orange County Parks and Recreation's monthly newsletter lists events and
information about resources and events for Orange County residents;
sign up to subscribe to the Parks'
newsletter
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please send your request to
parks@ocfl.net.
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Special Alerts & Emergency Notifications
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OC ALERT is an alert system that allows Orange County Government to contact
you via email or cell phone text message during an emergency affecting Orange County.
Register free-of-charge for OCAlert.
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PulsePoint Respond is a
mobile app that supports first-responding agencies like Orange County Fire Rescue. The app notifies
CPR-trained citizens that an individual in a public area is experiencing sudden cardiac arrest and that
they may be in a position to perform CPR until the arrival of emergency crews. The app notifies users
through their mobile device which comes in the form of a push notification. (
Android | Apple)
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PulsePoint AED is an
application that directs users to the closest publicly-accessible AED. The app enables users to upload
the location of the AED, which is then verified, and becomes available to all users during an emergency.
Today's AEDs are very user friendly, with many designed to provide clear verbal step-by-step
instructions to the user. (
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