MIDWAY, Fla. — As communities across Central Florida continue to recover from the devastating impacts of Hurricane Milton, local organizations and volunteers are stepping up to provide relief to those in need.


What You Need To Know

  • Seminole County Emergency Management has provided supplies to the Midway community after Hurricane Milton  

  • The distribution of relief kits — which include water, ready-to-eat meals and tarps — at the Midway Community Center started Monday and will continue throughout the week

  • The location will open at 10 a.m. and stay open until supplies are depleted each day

  • Relief efforts will continue, with additional supplies available at the Midway Community Center until Friday

Residents of Midway and the surrounding areas are receiving critical aid — including water, ready-to-eat meals, and tarps — at the Midway Community Center. Although floodwaters have receded, the effects of the storm are still being felt by many.

One of the volunteers, Robert Ayers, who is also undergoing his own recovery journey, has dedicated his entire week to help with hurricane recovery efforts.

Ayers, who is receiving support from the Recovery House in Sanford, said the storm has affected everyone differently, and he feels compelled to help others in the community.

“We’re all in this together," he said. "We’re like a family at the Recovery House, and helping others is what keeps us strong. It’s all about teamwork and brotherhood, and making sure everyone has what they need.”

Seminole County Emergency Management delivered six pallets of supplies to the Midway Community Center immediately after Hurricane Milton made landfall. Shannon Green, a representative of the Midway Coalition, said she was grateful for the quick response.

“They were quick and immediate to provide the resources needed for our community,” Green said. “People have been just grateful — grateful to have whatever resources they need to help them during this difficult time.”

While Midway has avoided further flooding, nearby communities like Geneva continue to deal with rising waters. Roads like Whitcomb Drive and areas leading into Lake Mullet Park remain underwater.

Green said that proactive measures, like cleaning storm drains ahead of the storm, have helped mitigate the impact on the Midway area.

“Keeping the storm drains clear made a big difference," she said. "We were able to avoid a lot of the flooding that could have occurred.”

The distribution of relief kits started on Monday and will continue throughout the week, running from 10 a.m. until supplies are depleted each day. Ayers said the smiles and gratitude from residents receiving aid reassure him that he’s on the right path in life.

“People are so appreciative," he said. "They say thank you, God bless you. It feels good to know we’re making a difference, especially for those who don’t have food, water or shelter."

Relief efforts will continue, with additional supplies available at the Midway Community Center, until Friday.