Leesburg and Lake County officials are gearing up for Hurricane Milton, which is expected to become a major hurricane by the time it makes landfall Wednesday along Florida’s west coast.
Here’s what we know:
Is Lake County under a state of emergency?
Yes. Gov. Ron DeSantis included Lake among the 35 counties under a state of emergency on Saturday. On Sunday he expanded that number to 51.
Are sandbag stations open in Lake County?
Yes. They are open 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. today and will be open daily 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. or until weather conditions become unsafe, according to Lake County government.
-
East Lake Sports and Community Complex: 24809 Wallick Road, Sorrento
-
North Lake Regional Park (second entrance): 40730 Roger Giles Road, Umatilla
-
Astor Fire Station 10: 23023 State Road 40, Astor
-
Minneola Athletic Complex: 1300 Fosgate Road (13930 Education Ave.), Minneola
-
PEAR Gateway Park (front entrance): 26701 U.S. 27, Leesburg
-
Four Corners Fire Station 112: 16240 CR 474, Clermont
-
Hickory Point Recreation Complex: 27315 SR 19, Tavares
Also, Lady Lake Parks and Recreation announced that it will provide sand and bags starting Monday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. at West Hermosa Street and Gibson Street
What about solid waste?
According to a Lake County government news release, “to ensure yard debris is picked up across the county before conditions deteriorate, residential waste (household garbage) collection will be suspended on Tuesday, Oct. 8. Yard debris will continue to be picked up on Tuesday and Wednesday, until conditions become unsafe.”
Also: “Residents who need to report set out yard waste can do so by emailing garbagecollection@lakecountyfl.gov)”
The citizen information line
Call 911 for emergencies. For storm questions and non-emergencies, the citizens information line will be open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. starting Monday. The number to call is 352-253-9999.
What effects will Lake County feel from Milton?
According to the National Weather Service, Lake County is under a flood watch until 8 a.m. Thursday. The agency has issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook for east central Florida, including Lake County. Hurricane conditions are possible Wednesday.
Lake County is expected to receive anywhere from 6 inches to 8 inches of rain between today and Friday (the most likely scenario) or perhaps even more in the high end scenario.
What about boat ramps?
Three Astor boat ramps, Lake George, Pearl Street and Butler Street, remain closed until water recedes to a safe level, according to Lake County government.
jross@gannett.com
This article originally appeared on Daily Commercial: How is Lake County preparing for Hurricane Milton? Sandbag info and more
EMEA Tribune is not involved in this news article, it is taken from our partners and or from the News Agencies. Copyright and Credit go to the News Agencies, email news@emeatribune.com Follow our WhatsApp verified Channel
