KISSIMMEE— With the start of the 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season approaching, Kissimmee Utility Authority released its 2026 Osceola Hurricane Guide, a free, bilingual, comprehensive preparedness guide offered annually to Osceola County residents.
A partnership between KUA, Osceola County, the cities of Kissimmee and St. Cloud, Toho Water Authority, Osceola County Property Appraiser and UF IFAS Extension in Osceola County, the handbook includes information on emergency shelters, evacuation routes, generator safety and power outage restoration as well as helpful telephone numbers, and a disaster supplies checklist.
The guide can be downloaded in English and Spanish from KUA’s website at kua.com/storm. Printed copies of the bilingual handbook are now available in KUA’s Carroll Street lobby, located at 1701 W. Carroll St, Kissimmee, FL.
“We strongly encourage you to review this guide and take action now. Know your emergency plan, understand whether it is safer to stay or leave, and ensure you have a well-stocked emergency kit,” said KUA President and General Manager Brian Horton. “As you prepare your household, know that KUA is prepared as well. Our team of nearly 300 highly skilled employees stands ready to respond to severe weather and restore services as quickly and safely as possible.”
Leading experts are forecasting a below-normal 2026 season, with projections of approximately 13 named storms, six hurricanes, and two major hurricanes.”
Founded in 1901, KUA is Florida’s sixth largest community-owned utility powering 100,000 customers in Osceola County, Florida. For more information, visit www.kua.com.
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