<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=0NlAWQ_0vi7eiG600" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=0NlAWQ_0vi7eiG600" width="1454" height="964" ><figcaption>Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Tuesday that Lake County is now included in the emergency declaration as the likely hurricane nears.</figcaption></figure>Lake County is now included in the State of Florida’s Executive Order declaring a State of Emergency as a likely hurricane nears.The storm is predicted to bring heavy rain and winds to the area. The County encourages residents to prepare their properties and families for deteriorating weather conditions over the coming days.The Lake County Emergency Operations Center is currently activated to a Level 2 and expects to shift to a Level 1 activation at 7 a.m. Wednesday.The County’s Citizens Information Line (CIL) will open today, Sept. 24, from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. and will remain open daily thereafter from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Citizens who need information are encouraged to call the line at 352-253-9999 for assistance. 9-1-1 should only be used to request emergency aid. SandbagsEight sandbag locations will open today (9/24) from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. Starting tomorrow, the sites will be open daily from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. or until weather conditions become unsafe. Sand and bags will be available on-site. Residents should bring their own shovels and must fill their own bags. Residents who need help filling their sandbags can visit one of the three locations marked with asterisks (**). Those locations will have assistance on-site.– East Lake Sports and Community Complex24809 Wallick Rd, Sorrento, FL 32776– Frank Brown Sports Complex1245 E Pine Ave, Mt Dora, FL 32757– North Lake Regional Park40730 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 11216240 CR474, Clermont FL 34714– Hickory Point Recreation Complex27315 SR 19, Tavares FL 32778</div></body>

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Lake County now included in governor’s emergency declaration

Lake County is now included in the State of Florida’s Executive Order declaring a State of Emergency as a likely hurricane nears. The storm is predicted to bring heavy rain and winds to the area. The County encourages residents to prepare their properties and families for deteriorating weather conditions over the coming days.The Lake County Emergency Operations Center is currently activated to a Level 2 and expects to shift to a Level 1 activation at 7 a.m. Wednesday.