Hurricane Idalia - Storm Updates
STORM UPDATES
For updates from Lake County Storm Updates please visit or follow the following sites:
https://www.lakecountyfl.gov/emergency-management/storm-updates
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Town of Howey-in-the-Hills Emergency Numbers
- Police and Fire Emergencies: Dial 911
- Police Dispatch: 352-343-2101 option 4
- Police Non-Emergencies: 352-324-2030
- Public Works & Water Emergencies (After Hours): 352-805-0135
Citizen Information Line
The Citizens Information Line (CIL) is open to assist callers.
Residents needing information should call 352-253-9999.
SOLID WASTE COLLECTION (Updated 08/29/2023 at 8am)
GFL, the Town's solid waste collection provider, will not be running any routes on Wednesday, August 30, 2023. This will affect the Town's recycling collection. The collection of recycling will resume the following week.
Additional collection cancelations are likely to follow, and will be updated here when that information is available.
TOWN CLOSURES
Town Hall Office will be closing Tuesday, Aug. 29th at 3PM and will remain closed all day on Wednesday Aug. 30th.
Marianne Beck Memorial Library will be closing Tuesday, Aug. 29th at 3PM and will remain closed all day on Wednesday Aug. 30th.
Additional office closures are likely to follow, and will be updated here when that information is available.
LAKE COUNTY SANDBAG LOCATIONS (updated 8/29/2023 at 8am)
Sandbags are available at seven Lake County locations beginning at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, August 28. Residents must bring their own shovels and are limited to 10 bags of sand per household. Residents should bring their own shovels and are responsible for filling their own bags. Sandbags will only be offered before the storm – no sandbags will be dispensed on Tuesday, August 29 till 5:00 PM or until storm conditions begin
East Lake Sports and Community Complex
24809 Wallick Rd, Sorrento, FL 32776
North Lake Regional Park
40730 Roger Giles Rd, Umatilla, FL 32784
Astor Fire Station 10
23023 State Road 40, Astor FL 32102
Minneola Athletic Complex
1300 Fosgate Road (13930 Education Ave)Minneola, FL 34715
PEAR Gateway Park (Front Entrance)
26701 US Hwy 27, Leesburg, FL 34748
Four Corners Fire Station 112
16240 CR474, Clermont FL 34714
Hickory Point Recreation Complex
27315 SR 19, Tavares FL 32778
Old Fire and Train Station
424 East Alfred St, Tavares FL 32778
West Park (ball fields)
658 12th Street, Clermont FL 34711
Hours for West Park: Tuesday, August, 29, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
LAKE COUNTY EMERGENCY SHELTERS
Two emergency shelters will open for residents on Tuesday, August 29. The shelters will open to the public at 3:00 p.m. and both locations special needs shelters and pet friendly. The locations of the shelters are:
Villages Elementary – 695 Rolling Acres Road, Lady Lake
Lost Lake Elementary – 1901 Johns Lake Road, Clermont
REPORT POWER OUTAGES
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
Supporting Documents
Emergency Order 2023-001 (331 KB) 