In preparation for Hurricane Milton, which is developing over the Gulf of Mexico, the City of Mascotte will be providing sandbags for residents. Bags are self-serve and you must bring your own shovel. Due to limited quantity, sandbags are for residents only. "LIMIT 10 bags per household.
Sandbag location: 161 Knight St., Mascotte FL 34573
Bags are available Monday and Tuesday (October 7th and 8th 2024) from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM while supplies last.
Important Resources
Lake County Florida Emergency Management
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Sign up to be notified of News Flashes the city puts out at: Notify Me • Mascotte, FL • CivicEngage (cityofmascotte.com)
U.S. National Weather Service Melbourne FL
For any questions regarding shelters, road closures, power outages and more, call the Lake County Emergency Management Citizen Information Line at 352-253-9999.
As more updates and information become available to city staff we will continue to provide information on the city's website through News Flash, and the city's Emergency Management page along with the city's Facebook page.
Be Safe and take care!
Additional Sandbag Locations:
County sandbag locations are open daily from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. There is a limit of 10 bags per day per household. Sand and bags will be available on-site - residents should bring their own shovels and will need to fill their own bags. Assistance will be onsite at two locations for those who need help filling and loading their bags.
- East Lake Sports and Community Complex
24809 Wallick Road, Sorrento - North Lake Regional Park
40730 Roger Giles Road, Umatilla - Astor Fire Station 10
23023 State Road 40, Astor - Minneola Athletic Complex (ASSISTANCE ONSITE)
1300 Fosgate Road (13930 Education Ave), Minneola - PEAR Gateway Park: Front Entrance (ASSISTANCE ONSITE)
26701 US Hwy 27, Leesburg - Four Corners Fire Station 112
16240 CR474, Clermont - Hickory Point Recreation Complex
27315 SR 19, Tavares
Additional Municipal Locations:
- Tavares OLD Fire Station
424 East Alfred Street, Tavares
Open 24 hours - Former Public Services Facilities
400 12th Street, Clermont
Oct. 6: open 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Oct. 7: open 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. - Lady Lake
W. Hermosa Street and Gibson Street
Oct. 7: open 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. - Groveland: Lot next to 310 Crittenden Street
Oct. 7 and Oct. 8: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
15 bag limit per vehicle, self-service bring shovel - Susan Street Athletic Complex
940 Susan Street, Leesburg
Oct. 7 and Oct. 8: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
