Some information on the storms and are you ready?Preparing for the storms
Updated: Saturday, 15 Aug 2009, 9:47 PM EDT
Published : Saturday, 15 Aug 2009, 9:47 PM EDT
Trinnette Bowers, FOX 35 News
ORLANDO. Fla (WOFL FOX 35, Orlando) - As two tropical storms circle the Atlantic, ask yourself this, are you prepared? If you don't already have an emergency plan in place, now would be a good time to get ready.
Just in case these storms bear down on Florida, the first thing you need to know is where you'll go if you need to evacuate. Make sure you have phone numbers, a map and a disaster kit ready to go.
Stock up on supplies like tarps, flashlights, a weather radio and batteries. You also need to buy extra food and water that can be used all season.
You may also want to make sure your home is ready. Remove any loose debris from around your property.
Trim any rotten tree limbs and remember to check your windows and shutters. Remember if you live in Orange County, you can sign up to receive text messages with disaster or emergency information.
It's called the "OC Alert" and you can sign up by going to www.ocalert.net
Sunday, August 16, 2009
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
A state park that is real close
Here is some information on Wekiwa Springs State Park
Welcome to Wekiwa Springs State Park
Located at the headwaters of the Wekiva River, the beautiful vistas within this park offer a glimpse of what Central Florida looked like when Timucuan Indians fished and hunted these lands. Just one hour from most central Florida attractions, Wekiwa Springs offers visitors the opportunity to relax in a natural setting, enjoy a picnic, or take a swim in the cool spring. Canoeists and kayakers can paddle along the Wekiva River and Rock Springs Run. Thirteen miles of trails provide opportunities for hiking, bicycling, and horseback riding. Options for camping include a full facility campground and primitive camping areas. Canoe and kayak rentals are available. For information about rentals, call (407) 884 4311
Park Fees
Admission Fee:
$6.00 per vehicle. Limit 2-8 people per vehicle.
$4.00 Single Occupant Vehicle.
$2.00 Pedestrians, bicyclists, extra passengers, passengers in vehicle with holder of Annual Individual Entrance Pass.
Camping Fee:
$24.00 per night, plus tax. Includes water and electricity.
Primitive Camping Fees:
$5.00 per person, per night, plys tax.
Organized Youth and Adult Group Camping:
$1.00 per youth, per night, plus tax.
$5.00 per adult chaperon per night, plus tax.
Welcome to Wekiwa Springs State Park
Located at the headwaters of the Wekiva River, the beautiful vistas within this park offer a glimpse of what Central Florida looked like when Timucuan Indians fished and hunted these lands. Just one hour from most central Florida attractions, Wekiwa Springs offers visitors the opportunity to relax in a natural setting, enjoy a picnic, or take a swim in the cool spring. Canoeists and kayakers can paddle along the Wekiva River and Rock Springs Run. Thirteen miles of trails provide opportunities for hiking, bicycling, and horseback riding. Options for camping include a full facility campground and primitive camping areas. Canoe and kayak rentals are available. For information about rentals, call (407) 884 4311
Park Fees
Admission Fee:
$6.00 per vehicle. Limit 2-8 people per vehicle.
$4.00 Single Occupant Vehicle.
$2.00 Pedestrians, bicyclists, extra passengers, passengers in vehicle with holder of Annual Individual Entrance Pass.
Camping Fee:
$24.00 per night, plus tax. Includes water and electricity.
Primitive Camping Fees:
$5.00 per person, per night, plys tax.
Organized Youth and Adult Group Camping:
$1.00 per youth, per night, plus tax.
$5.00 per adult chaperon per night, plus tax.
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