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During activation of Lake County's Emergency Operations Center, this page will hold key information, such as sandbag and shelter locations, for residents to utilize before, during, and after a storm.

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Sandbag Disposal

Updated 8/30/2023 2:53:56 PM

WHAT SHOULD I DO WITH MY UNUSED SANDBAGS?

Unused sandbags can be stored in a covered location off the ground, where they can dry out and be reused for later in the season (hurricane season ends Nov. 30). Allowing the sandbags to dry will help prevent mold.

Do not empty sand into garbage bins or put full sandbags in garbage bins. Emptied sandbags should be placed in garbage bins and should not be mixed with yard debris or recycling pickup.

Sand from sandbags that came in contact with flood waters may be contaminated with pollutants from flooded sewage treatment plants, pesticides, herbicides, and other chemicals and should not be used for other applications such as a children's sandbox.

 

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Shelters

Updated 8/30/2023 2:52:29 PM
As of Wednesday, August 30 at 1 p.m., Lake County has closed all shelter locations. 

 

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Emergency Orders

Updated 8/29/2023 1:08:45 PM
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Report Power Outages

Updated 8/29/2023 11:41:38 AM
Residents should report power outages to their electricity provider.
 
Customer Service: 352-728-9800
Report outages: 833-223-1313
 
Customer Service: 352-735-7151
Report outages: 352-612-5739
 
Local: 352-685-2111
Customer service: 800-224-4917
Report outages: 888-434-9844
 
Customer service: 800-700-8744
Report outages: 800-228-8485
 
Report outages: 800-732-6141

Eustis Office: 352-357-5600

Groveland Office: 352-429-2195

Sumterville Office: 352-793-3801

 
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Curbside Collection Services

Updated 8/29/2023 10:42:45 AM

Curbside collection services will be suspended on Wednesday, Aug. 30. Any waste not collected by Aug. 29 at 6 p.m. needs to be removed from the roadside and secured. Wednesday curbside pickup will be shifted to Thursday. Residents scheduled for Thursday pickup will be shifted to Friday.

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Idalia - Library Services

Updated 8/29/2023 9:42:16 AM

All libraries will close at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 29. 

All libraries will be closed on Wednesday, August 30. 

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Idalia - Lake County School Closures

Updated 8/28/2023 1:51:30 PM

All Lake County public schools and district offices will be closed on Wednesday, August 30, because of Tropical Storm Idalia. 

All after-school activities are canceled for Tuesday, August 29, with the exception of ELC which will close at 6 p.m.

As a reminder, schools are also closed on Monday, September 4, for Labor Day. 

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Special Needs Registry

Updated 8/28/2023 10:29:52 AM

As part of the County's preparation for Tropical Storm Idalia, the Special Needs Registry will suspend registrations until the storm has cleared.

Residents with special needs can still utilitize County shelters and emergency programs. The only aspect of the program that is suspended is the formal registration process.

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Cell Provider Outages

Updated 8/28/2023 9:03:07 AM

 

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