From the Desk of Commissioner Maribel Gomez Cordero

Dear residents of Avalon Park,

On my October update I will name the main goals of Orange County in the following weeks. Orange County will continue to offer free testing with Personal Protective Equipment to residents that want to get tested. Locations around the County are changing continuously. For testing location throughout the County, visit ocfl.net/COVID19 and for all testing options, visit ocfl.net/testing.

Orange County will continue to offer financial assistance to keep residents from being evicted. Our COVID-19 Eviction Diversion Program is still accepting applications from landlords and tenants to help with overdue rent. Nearly $140k has been sent to landlords since the program started last month. To apply, please call 311 or visit ocfl.net/EvictionDiversion.

Another of our main goals is assisting businesses in keeping their patrons safe, and hold them accountable. Orange County “Strike Teams” have visited over 2,500 businesses with an overall compliance of rate of 94%. They have also re-inspected all 3 major theme parks as well as the 11 smaller attractions.

I encourage you to keep following the CDC guidelines, to wash your hands often and to keep wearing your mask. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to email me at District4@OCFL.net and follow me on my social media. Stay safe!