News Flash

The Mascotte PD has been out since 3:00 AM working to remove trees off the roadways. They have also been doing assessments of the local area. Along with the PD, public works and the Lake County Fire Department are also out assessing the damage and working to coordinate cleanup. 

The majority of the roads are open, but staff is still assessing areas so we ask residents to please stay off the roads unless you need to be out so that utility crews and staff can assess the damage and start work to cleanup and get power restored. 

The City is without power and again utility crews will be working to get power restored as soon as possible.  At this time we do not know when that will be. 

We have been notified that there are two power lines down, several trees down, and several areas that are experiencing flooding or under water; those areas include Palmetto, the Comunicasa subdivision, Anderson Rd., the city's ballfield and Park Rd. which leads to the ballfield.

As the day goes on conditions will continue to improve however, the St. Johns River and anyone along the St. Johns River will continue to experience flooding/potential flooding throughout the week to come.  

Lake County Florida Emergency Management - https://www.lakecountyfl.gov/Emergency-Management

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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. 

The City of Mascotte administrative offices will be closed Wednesday and Thursday and will reopen on Monday for normal business hours.  Due to the storm the utilities department will not be imposing late fees till October 21, 2024, and shutoffs will not occur until 7:00 AM on October 22, 2024. If residents call city Hall and leave a message we will do our best to get back with you promptly.

Governor Ron DeSantis has issued a State of Emergency for counties including Lake County.  Monday the City of Mascotte also signed an Emergency Order.

Lake County will open 15 shelters for those who need accommodations during the storm. The shelters will open Tuesday, Oct. 08, at 12 p.m. Residents are encouraged to bring necessary supplies such as medication, bedding, and a pet carrier or crate. 

East Ridge High - 13322 Excalibur Road, Clermont

East Ridge Middle - 13201 Excalibur Road, Clermont

Eustis High - 1300 E. Washington Ave., Eustis

Leesburg High - 1401 Yellow Jacket Way, Leesburg

Mount Dora High - 700 N. Highland St., Mt. Dora

Tavares High - 603 N. New Hampshire Ave., Tavares

Pet-Friendly Shelters:

Mascotte Elementary - 460 Midway Ave., Mascotte

Round Lake Elementary - 31333 Round Lake Road, Mt. Dora

Spring Creek Elementary - 44440 Spring Creek Road, Paisley

Treadway Elementary - 10619 Treadway School Road, Lake-Sumter State College

Pet-Friendly and Special-Needs Shelters:

Leesburg Elementary - 2229 South St., Leesburg

Lost Lake Elementary - 1901 Johns Lake Rd., Clermont

Astatula Elementary - 13925 Florida Ave., Astatula

Umatilla Elementary - 401 Lake St., Umatilla

Villages Elementary - 695 Rolling Acres Rd., Lady Lake

Lake County schools and district offices will be closed Tuesday, October 8, 2024, through Thursday, October 10, 2024.  Reopening on Friday will be assessed based on conditions. 

Lake County Offices will be closed Wednesday, October 9, 2024, through Thursday, October 10, 2024. Office reopening will be assessed based on conditions. 

At this time today's trash collection (10/10/24) will take place on Saturday with Friday's waste being picked up as normal. For those with trees, limbs, and other yard debris, the city will will have a yard debris pickup downed trees and limbs this Monday and then will have them provide a second pickup date seven to ten days later for those who could not get their yard debris out right away.

The County's Citizens Information Line (CIL) is now open for 24-hour operations. There number is 352-253-9999. 9-1-1 should only be used to request emergency aid.

Stay prepared by signing up for real-time weather alerts via phone, email, or text through the city's notification system which can be found on our website at www.cityofmascotte.com . Resident's are strongly encouraged to sign up for alerts through their municipality and Lake County.  https://alertlake.com/

Next scheduled update from the Lake County EOC will be at approximately 2:00 PM this afternoon. 

Please take care and be safe and we will work as quickly as possible to get the city restored.