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HAITI EARTHQUAKE

Red Cross Family Links Website: Assists individuals separated by conflict or disaster to find information about their loved ones in order to restore contact.

State of Florida Haitian Earthquake Information Line #: 1-800-342-3557 (0800 to 1800 hours, 7-days a week)

• Haitian Earthquake Relief Fraud Alert
• Volunteer Florida Donation and FAQ (PDF)

For information on missing U.S. citizen family members:

• US Department of State Hotline: 1-888-407-4747

To make donations:

• The American Red Cross
• Catholic Charities
• Salvation Army  
• Harvest Time International is collecting clothing, hygiene items and non-perishable food. If you'd like to make a donation, you can call 407-328-9900.

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ORANGE SPIEL February/March 2010 (PDF - 2.65 MB)
- NEW EXHIBIT at the Regional History Center!
   - Out of this World: Extraordinary Costumes from Film and Television
- Virtual Call Queuing Comes to OC Utilities
- Census 2010 - We want YOU to be Counted
- Give a Day and Get a Disney Day

On Friday, February 13, 2009, the House of Representatives and Senate approved the conference report for the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

You can use the Orange County Recovery website to learn more about the economic recovery, including how the money will be used to help county residents and businesses.

Thanks to the generosity of so many Orange County employees, Orange County Government is the number one municipal donor in the State of Florida. Despite tough financial times, Orange County exceeded its 2009 campaign goal of $450,000 by raising $484,385 for United Way! With this level of support, many Central Florida families will receive much needed assistance. More >>

• The Toilet Voucher Incentive Program (External Link) offers between $100 and $125 per toilet to replace existing high-flow toilets with low-flow or high-efficiency toilets.
• Orange County is a partner with the "Give a Day. Get a Disney Day" Celebration. When you sign up to volunteer for a day of service with Orange County (and your service is completed and verified) you'll be awarded a voucher to exchange for a one day admission to a Walt Disney World or Disneyland theme park, FREE! We want to inspire everyone to volunteer a day of service.
• County Attorney's 12/02/09 FACA presentation
• Proposed Budget for 2010
• Important changes are occurring in Orange County. A multi-year FEMA project to re-examine flood zones and develop detailed digital flood hazard maps will end September 25, 2009. Read more.
• Orange County's Emergency Management Program has achieved national accreditation (PDF - 252 KB).  For more information, visit www.ocoem.com.
• "Angels Wanted" at Orange County Animal Services.
• Stuck in rush hour traffic every day? Learn how SunRail can break the gridlock while saving you money.
• Find out what Orange County is doing to fight climate change and what you can do to help! Orange to Green Information | Orange County Climate Change Plan (MS Word)

• Orange County Clean & Attractive Neighborhoods has a number of programs & services designed to assist residents' efforts to make neighborhoods clean and attractive.
• New! Orange County Community & Environmental Services Department N-PACE Magazine online readership survey.
• Credit Card Auto Pay (PDF) and e Billing (PDF) are now available to Orange County Utilities customers.
• Connecting Neighbors & Neighborhoods - an exciting new Orange TV show focusing on improving neighborhoods.
• 2010 Census - Orange County Government needs you to get involved! Your participation is critical, as census results determine the apportionment of more than $300 billion in federal funds.
• Green Building In Orange County

• January - December: 2010 Community Connections Workshops Calendar (Word - 1.5 MB); more...
• January, April, October: 2010 ReNEW Neighborhood Grant Workshop Dates
• Weekly: BCC Board Meetings
• Ongoing: County Calendar meetings search
• Ongoing: Events Database