Tracking Santa

Santa's Arrival

• Tracking arrival: The EOC will work with neighboring EOCs and NORAD to track Santa’s arrival into Seminole County. Check NORAD’s Official Santa Tracker at noradsanta.org.
• Airplanes cleared: Working with our partners at the Orlando Sanford International Airport, all airplanes will be cleared to make certain Santa has a clear path over all homes in Seminole County.

Infrastructure Branch

• Sleigh landing ramps: The Transportation team (ESF 1/3) has built special ramps throughout the County for the sleigh to land and take off.
• Clear communication: Radio technology (ESF 2) has worked on radio towers to make certain interoperable communication between the sleigh and the North Pole is not interrupted while over Seminole County.
• Water for reindeer: Utilities (ESF 12) has prepared clean watering stations next to the sleigh ramps for the reindeer. By the time they get to Central Florida, they will be thirsty!
• Cyber Security: Cybersecurity teams (ESF 20) have worked on firewalls to protect against any computer virus from the Grinch. All wifi connections are optimal for direct satellite communications with North Pole command.

Human Services Branch

• Milk & cookies: Parks and Recreation, managing Mass Care (ESF 6) & Food (ESF 11), will prepare extra milk and cookies for Santa. Seminole County Library librarians will prepare books, crafts, and games for the Elves.
• Checking it twice: Seminole County Public Schools (ESF 6 – Sheltering), along with private and home schools, have helped check Santa’s list to make certain no child is missing.
• Mission support: Community Services (ESF 15) are prepared to help with the coordination of volunteers as well as the collection and distribution of donated gifts to support Santa’s mission. Economic Development (ESF 18) has collected a list of businesses available to help with gift delivery.
• Reindeer fuel: Seminole County Animal Services (ESF 17) has prepared carrots and other goodies to feed the reindeer on their long travel across the country.

Emergency Services Branch

• Safety first: The Seminole County Fire Department (ESFs 4, 9 and 10) will have firefighters and EMTs at each ramp to ensure the take offs and landings are done safely. Civil Air Patrol (ESF 13 – Military) will closely track Santa’s progress as well. The Seminole County Sheriff’s Office (ESF 16) will provide security around the landing site.
• Healthy Santa: The Seminole County Health Department (ESF 8) will have a free flu shot and vitamins for Santa to keep him well while he travels around the world.

EOC Command Unit

• Planning Santa’s route: At the Command Unit, Planning (ESF 5) has developed an Incident Action Plan for the operation and will provide regular situation reports. GIS experts have plotted the safest and fastest map routes over Seminole County.
• Sleigh supplies: The Logistics team (ESF 7/19) is filling orders to ensure all necessary equipment is in place for Santa’s trip. The Finance team will keep track of all associated costs for 100% reimbursements from the North Pole. Safety officers will prioritize safety for Santa’s entire operation while he travels over the County.
• Spreading the word: Public Information (ESF 14) will provide updates to County residents. Our Liaison Officer will work closely with NORAD and the Elves at the North Pole to obtain up-to-date information.

Santa will have made special appearances at Cities throughout Seminole County prior to his Christmas flight.

• Altamonte Springs: Meeting good boys and girls at Crane’s Roost Park
• Casselberry: Visiting City Hall
• Lake Mary: Strolling through the park near City Hall
• Longwood: Picking up gifts in the downtown area and participating in the parade
• Oviedo: Riding the top of a fire engine
• Sanford: Waving hello during the parade
• Winter Springs: Visiting with families in the park and during the parade

The Seminole County Office of Emergency Management wishes all a safe and enjoyable holiday.

Track Santa's arrival into Seminole County using NORAD's Official Santa Tracker at noradsanta.org.