ISE Expo has been postponed until November. For further details visit, iseexpo.com

CAMX has been postponed. Alternative dates TBD. For further details visit, thecamx.org

NAEC’s 68th Annual Convention & 2017 Exposition has been postponed. For further details visit, www.naecconvention.com

The Landscape Show has been postponed. For further details visit, www.fngla.org

At this time, the OCCC is open and conducting business as usual. In advance of the storm, however, we are making preparations for our facility to be used as the designated shelter for the first responders who will work tirelessly to ensure residents and visitors of Central Florida are safe during the storm.

Specifically, we are the preparing to welcome the following first responders, their vehicles and equipment:

• Orange County Sheriff’s Office
• Orange County Fire Rescue
• Duke Energy
• Orlando Utilities Commission

For all residents who wish to seek shelter, Orange County operates multiple shelters around the region including a mix of traditional and pet-friendly facilities. A list of those locations will be shared by local leaders once it has been finalized and the impact of the storm has been determined.

That information will be made available at the County’s website at www.ocfl.net/storm

Additionally, the Orange County Convention Center continues to work with our partners at Visit Orlando to share the latest information as it applies to room availability within Central Florida’s hotels. Information on how to track that online is forthcoming.

The latest information about operations at the Orange County Convention Center can be found at www.occc.net/Irma

We are continuing our efforts to work with the Orange County Office of Emergency Management as Hurricane Irma makes its way toward Florida. Based on the 8 a.m. advisory, the storm is forecast to make landfall in South Florida Sunday night. It is still too early to predict what impact the storm will have on Central Florida.

As of yesterday afternoon, the Florida Restaurant Show, one of several shows we have scheduled between now and when Irma is expected to reach us, postponed its event. Surf Expo and Imprinted Sportswear will be closing their event one day early to give exhibitor and attendees the time they need to prepare for the storm. No other shows have cancelled or made other changes as of this moment.

"As we enter day No. 2 of watching Hurricane Irma, we know the Orange County Convention Center and its staff is making the necessary preparations for if and when the storm reaches us," said Kathie Canning, the Center’s Executive Director. "We will continue to monitor the storm’s path and keep close communications with the Orange County Office of Emergency Management to ensure the safety of our staff and our guests."

Orange County Actions

Shelters:

• No shelters have been opened, but discussions between Red Cross, Orange County Government and Orange County Schools are ongoing to determine the needs of the county.

Sandbags:

• Sandbags will be distributed from 3-7pm today (Wed) and from 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday. Details at www.ocfl.net/sandbags