CITIZENS INFORMATION LINE
The Citizens Information Line is open for citizens needing emergency information and can be reached at 352-253-9999. It is open until 7 p.m. this evening and reopens Thursday at 7 a.m. and will be staffed 24 hours a day until further notice.
LAKE COUNTY SHELTERS - All Lake County primary shelters (general risk, special needs and pet-friendly) will open Thursday at 7 a.m. in the following locations:
Astatula Elementary, 13925 Florida Ave., Astatula
Leesburg Elementary, 2229 South St., Leesburg special-needs
Lost Lake Elementary, 1901 Johns Lake Road, Clermont special-needs
Mascotte Elementary, 460 Midway Ave., Mascotte
Round Lake Elementary, 31333 Round Lake Road, Mount Dora
Spring Creek Elementary, 44440 Spring Creek Road, Paisley
Treadway Elementary, 10619 Treadway School Road, Leesburg
Umatilla Elementary, 401 Lake St., Umatilla special-needs
Villages Elementary, 695 Rolling Acres Road, Lady Lake special-needs
Anyone evacuating to a shelter should bring essential items for each member of the family:
Prescriptions and emergency medications
Foods that meet unusual dietary requirements
Identification to show residence is in affected area and important personal documents
Extra clothing, pillows, blankets, hygiene supplies and other comfort items
Supplies needed for children and infants, such as diapers, formula and toys
Special items for family members who are elderly or disabled
Chargers for any electronic devices you bring with you
Books, games and other ways to entertain your family and yourself
Pets must be brought in a carrier that is marked with the owners name, address and two phone numbers. Owners must have documentation of up-to-date rabies vaccinations for their pets. Owners are responsible for taking care of their pets. It is recommended pet owners bring minimal pet supplies, such as food and water, to a county public shelter.
AGENCIES AND OFFICE CLOSURES
The Lake County Board of County Commissioners will be closed on Friday
All Lake County schools are closed Thursday and Friday
The Lake County Clerk of Court will close on Thursday at noon, and will be closed on Friday
The Lake County Courthouse will close on Thursday at noon, and will be closed on Friday
Lake County Library System Libraries will close on Thursday at noon, and will be closed on Friday
Lake County parks will close on Friday at 5 p.m.
The Lake County Extension will be closed on Friday
COUNTY SANDBAG OPERATIONS
Sandbags at unincorporated county locations are limited to 20 sandbags per household per day. These locations are self-serve and residents need to bring their own shovels. Pickup hours are 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., and are available at the following locations:
Station 10: 23023 State Road 40, Astor
Station 14: 42700 State Road 19, Altoona
Station 53: 2505 Spring Lake Rd, Fruitland Park
Station 110: 6234 County Road 561, Clermont
Station 39: 31431 Walton Heath Ave., Sorrento
TRANSPORTATION
All Lake County Connection paratransit trips have been canceled for Thursday and Friday. LakeXpress fixed route bus service will be suspended until further notice.
To sign up for the latest emergency notifications, visit
www.alertlake.com. For more information about Emergency Management, visit
www.lakecountyfl.gov/emergency and follow Emergency Management at
www.facebook.com/LakeCountyFLEmergencyManagement and
www.twitter.com/lakeemergency.
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