Orlando Firefighters Prep for Storms | Orlando News

Orlando firefighters kicked off hurricane season prep with a massive drill called “Operation Storm Shield,” simulating a full-scale hurricane from start to finish—before, during, and after impact—to iron out weaknesses in their emergency response. The drill comes on the heels of recent storms like Ian, Nicole, and Milton, which exposed critical gaps in flood management and resource deployment, especially near UCF. By testing how quickly they can mobilize crews, deploy equipment, and coordinate with agencies based on real-time resident reports, they’re building resilience for any disaster—hurricane or otherwise. This isn’t just about storms; it’s about ensuring Orlando’s emergency teams are battle-ready for whatever nature throws next. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/dd6e350c08764de3