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

Secure Items

Updated 9/26/2024 9:30:18 AM
Due to inclement weather, residents are asked to bring all garbage bins, patio furniture, garden tools, etc., inside until the storm safely passes. High winds could cause these objects to become safety hazards.
 
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Sandbag Update

Updated 9/26/2024 8:58:16 AM

Lady Lake sandbag locations are closed.

Eustis sandbag location stops at 12.

Clermont sandbag location is closed.

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Transit Update

Updated 9/26/2024 8:57:31 AM

Lake County Transit Services will stop taking requests for rides to the emergency shelter at Leesburg Elementary School (2229 South St, Leesburg) at 10 a.m. today, Sept. 26.

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County Operations and closures

Updated 9/26/2024 8:11:48 AM

Lake County is included in the State of Florida's Executive Order declaring a State of Emergency. The County has also enacted a Local State of Emergency (En Español)

Schools and County Offices and the Clerk of courts will be closed on Thursday, September 26th, 2024, and will be assessed for reopening Friday September 27th, 2024.

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Shelters

Updated 9/26/2024 7:53:08 AM
SHELTER: Lake County will be opening a shelter for those who need accommodations during the storm. The shelter will be at Leesburg Elementary School (2229 South St, Leesburg) and will open at 8:00 a.m. today, Sept. 26. As of now, the shelter is anticipated to close at 7 a.m. on Friday so that students can resume classes. However, Lake County Schools and the Lake County Office of Emergency Management will continue to monitor conditions and may reassess that schedule. If shelter and school hours change, that information will be released as soon as possible.
 
This is a general-population, pet-friendly, and special needs shelter. Be sure to bring all necessary supplies, including food, water, medication, bedding, and a pet carrier or crate.
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Transit Services

Updated 9/26/2024 7:50:37 AM

The Lake County transit service, LakeXpress, and Paratransit operations are suspended today, Sept. 26, due to inclement weather. All regular operations are anticipated to resume on Friday, Sept. 27. 

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Boat Ramp Closure

Updated 9/25/2024 10:36:53 AM
The Pearl Street Boat Ramp (25140 E. Pearl Street, Astor) and Butler Street Boat Ramp (55400 Butler Street, Astor) will be closed starting Sept. 25, 2024, at 5 a.m. due to impacts from Tropical Storm Helene.
 
After Tropical Storm Helene passes through Lake County, the boat ramps will reopen when water levels reduce, and it is safe to launch and retrieve watercraft.
 
For more information, please call the Office of Parks and Trails at (352)-253-4950.
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Curbside Collection

Updated 9/25/2024 10:23:08 AM
Due to Tropical Storm Helene, Lake County Office of Solid Waste curbside collection will be suspended on Thursday, Sept. 26, Thursday collection will shift to Friday, and Friday Collection will shift to Saturday. Pickup will start at 7:00 a.m. on Friday to give residents extra time to put out carts. We also ask that residents do not put their carts curbside until Friday morning. For more information, please call the Office of Solid Waste at (352)-343-3776.
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Parks and Trails Closure

Updated 9/25/2024 10:15:20 AM

All Parks and Water Resources properties will be closed Thursday, Sept. 26 and will reopen on Friday, Sept. 27 at normal operating hours.

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Citizens Information Line

Updated 9/25/2024 10:11:43 AM

The Citizens Information Line (352-253-9999) will be open from 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.  and will reopen at 7 a.m. on Thursday as well to assist residents during the storm.

Please call this line with any storm-related questions or concerns so that our 9-1-1 lines can stay open for life-threatening emergencies.

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Power Outages

Updated 8/5/2024 11:51:10 AM

Are you experiencing a power outage? Call or visit the website of your electric provider to report a utility outage. Phone numbers and application links are below.

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