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>>COMFORT STATION
Lake County has opened a comfort station at the Butler Street Boat Ramp (55400 Butler St, Astor) to support residents impacted by Hurricane Milton.
Open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. These comfort stations will provide easy access to:
• Internet
• Charging stations for phones and other small devices
• Laundry machines
• Showers, bathrooms, and handwashing stations
Residents need to bring their own charging cables, detergents, and soaps.
For more information, please call the Citizens Information Line at 352-253-9999
>>SANDBAGS:
Due to rising waters in the South Lake area, a sandbag location will open Oct. 15, 2024
Minneola Athletic Complex (13930 Education Ave, Minneola)
7 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily.
Residents should bring their own shovels and must fill their bags.
Sand and bags will be provided.
>>COMFORT STATION
Lake County has opened a comfort station at Pine Forest Park (32520 State Road 44, Deland) to support residents in the Lake Mack area impacted by Hurricane Milton.
Open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. These comfort stations will provide easy access to:
- Internet
- Charging stations for phones and other small devices
- Laundry machines
- Showers, bathrooms, and handwashing stations
Residents need to bring their own charging cables, detergents, and soaps.
To help residents from Lake Mack travel to the site, Lake County is providing a shuttle from the Forest Hill Community Center to the park. The shuttle will transport residents back and forth every 30 minutes.
- The first trip from Forest Hills Community Center to Comfort Center at Pine Forest Park is at 8 a.m.
- The last trip from Forest Hills Community Center to Comfort Center at Pine Forest Park is at 4:30 p.m.
- The last return trip from the Comfort Center at Pine Forest Park to the Community Center is at 5 p.m.
For more information, please call the Citizens Information Line at 352-253-9999
>>DEBRIS DROPOFF:
Looking for a place to drop off your storm debris for free?
Lake County has multiple convenience stations to choose from.
All sites are all temporarily extending their hours to 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on their regularly scheduled open days.
For days of operation for each site, click here: https://www.lakecountyfl.gov/trash.../drop-off-service