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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.

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Roads Closures

Updated 10/28/2025 5:28:52 PM
  • Britt and Wolf Branch
  • Wolf Branch and Timberlake Drive
  • Donnelly at Limit Ave (Old Eustis Road)
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CIL

Updated 10/28/2025 3:11:57 PM

Residents are encouraged to report home or property damage related to the storm event by calling the Citizens’ Information Line (CIL) at 352-253-9999. The CIL will be open until 5 p.m. today. These calls will help Lake County and local municipalities assess community impacts and coordinate resources.

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Sandbag Locations

Updated 10/28/2025 12:46:05 PM

Sandbag operations at Frank Brown Sports Complex in Mount Dora will remain open until 8 p.m. today. The self-service location is not staffed. Bags and shovels are available on site.

ALL OTHER SANDBAG LOCATIONS ARE CLOSED AS OF OCT. 28 AT NOON.

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Sinkhole Reporting

Updated 10/28/2025 10:59:05 AM

If it's on private property, call insurance company and/or geotechnicial investigation firm.

If it's on County property, call Public Works at 352-253-6000.

If it's on municipal/city property, call the municipality's Public Works department.

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Local State of Emergency

Updated 10/27/2025 11:54:45 AM

In response to last night’s rain event, Lake County has declared a local state of emergency. The Lake County Emergency Operations Center (EOC) is now at Level 2 – Partial Activation.

To assist residents and staff during this time, the Citizens Information Line (CIL) will open at 1 p.m. today. Residents can call (352) 253-9999 to report damage to their home and property.

We encourage residents to stay alert, avoid flooded roadways, and follow official updates for road closures and safety information.

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