The division manager of Seminole County Animal Services has resigned amid mounting criticism of a since-halted pet diversion program.

As the winds die down and the rain subsides, it’s tempting to think the worst is over once a storm has passed. However, the reality is often quite different.

Seminole County Emergency Management is activating their extreme weather plan this weekend as temperatures begin to drop.

If you need assistance and the Federal Emergency Management Agency has not been able to help your family yet, there are other options.

Seminole County Emergency Management is beginning the task of assessing the full scope of damage done to the county by Ian.

Seminole County Emergency Officials and the Florida Department of Health have so far hosted 18 mobile vaccine sites, with many being held in partnership with faith-based communities. He explained the demand for vaccine still remains high in the county despite the increase of shipments across the state. Pastors from Divine Truth Church and Rockhill Missionary Baptist Church explained the importance of opening their doors for seniors in need of the vaccine. Last month, Divine Truth Church held a one-day vaccination event for hundreds of residents in Casselberry. Seminole County emergency officials said they are looking into other churches and temples in the county that will possibly serve as a vaccination pod, though have not announced which ones yet.

SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. – Starting this week, Seminole County will begin receiving 3,900 doses of a COVID-19 vaccine per week, which is more than double its previous allotment, according to the county’s emergency manager Alan Harris. “It was a fight Seminole County had with the state, and when the fight was over, it was determined that they had calculated us wrong,” Harris said. 7]AdPreviously, Seminole County was receiving 1,900 vaccine doses per week, according to Harris. But then they finally told us that they were looking at individuals that are 65 and older by population and they had transposed a number in Seminole County,” Harris explained. News 6 has contacted the governor’s office for a response on the miscalculated allotment of vaccine doses for Seminole County.

SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. – Seminole County Emergency Management leaders said their mobile point of distribution (POD) is headed to 18 sites over the next two and a half weeks as crews will administer the COVID-19 vaccine. “It is a big effort, but it is really worth it being able to bring this into the community, bring the vaccine directly to these different locations,” Seminole County Operations Manager Arron Funk said. The mobile POD carries all of the equipment used at the sites, like the vaccination carts, printers, tables, and sanitizing materials. Harris said they plan to continue expanding the mobile program, bringing the vaccine to each part of the county. For those looking to volunteer at a vaccine distribution site, Seminole County leaders said volunteers can call their citizen’s information line at 407-665-0000.

SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. Due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, Seminole County is taking an online approach to its annual hurricane expo. Instead of their in-person event, which typically hosts vendor booths related to hurricane preparedness and about 1,000 attendees, Seminole County Emergency Management officials have launched their virtual expo to allow residents to prepare for hurricane season in a safe manner. On Monday, Emergency Management Senior Planner Steven Lerner discussed what to expect this hurricane season in light of COVID-19. HURRICANE LIVE CHAT: Join Emergency Management Senior Planner Steven Lerner to discuss Hurricane Season 2020: What to Expect in Light of COVID-19. Hurricane season lasts through Nov. 30 and is expected to bring above-average storm activity, according to forecasters.