# OCFL Alert

> Be ready for emergencies with OCFL Alert by Orange County Government!

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/net.ocfl.android.ocflalerts](https://chrome-stats.com/d/net.ocfl.android.ocflalerts)

## Overview

- **ID:** `net.ocfl.android.ocflalerts`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Orange County Government Florida
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 24,034
- **Rating:** 3.38 / 5 (97 ratings)
- **Version:** 5.4.6
- **Last updated:** 2025-07-15
- **First published:** 2012-05-31
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 4.02 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-18
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.ocfl.android.ocflalerts)
- **Website:** [http://www.ocfl.net/Home/NewslettersAlerts.aspx#ocflalert](http://www.ocfl.net/Home/NewslettersAlerts.aspx#ocflalert)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.orangecountyfl.net/Home/PrivacyPolicyTermsofUse.aspx](http://www.orangecountyfl.net/Home/PrivacyPolicyTermsofUse.aspx)

## Description

Stay prepared for emergencies in Central Florida with OCFL Alert, brought to you by the Orange County Government. This essential Chrome extension provides a map view of active emergency calls including fire, medical, and traffic incidents. Receive timely alerts on severe weather, evacuations, Amber alerts, boil water notices, and more.

Whether you're facing hurricanes or other urgent scenarios, OCFL Alert keeps you informed with updates from Orange County Emergency Managers. Access vital resources like shelter locations, ice and water distribution centers, and road closure information—even if the power is out. Perfect for residents and those with loved ones in the area, it's your trusted source for emergency readiness.

## Rankings

- #405,219 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `net.ocfl.android.ocflalerts.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users appreciate OCFL Alert for its informative weather and hurricane alerts, ease of use, and alert filtering capabilities. However, many have experienced repeated app crashes and inability to open after recent updates, with problems persisting despite reinstalling or clearing caches. Some users report incompatibility with their Android devices. Notification customization is limited, frustrating users who want specific alert types. Positive feedback highlights long-term reliability and responsive updates resolving some issues.

### Pros

- Long-term user satisfaction with timely alerts
- App allows filtering alerts for user preference
- Generally informative and easy to use
- Developer responsiveness with updates
- Useful for receiving hurricane and weather alerts

### Cons

- Frequent crashing and app failing to open after recent updates
- Issues persisting even after reinstalling and clearing cache
- Incompatibility issues with some Android phones
- Limited customization options for notifications, e.g., inability to selectively receive weather alerts only

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/net.ocfl.android.ocflalerts)