Post Hurricane Milton Update - 10/11/2024 2:00 P.M.
Not to much has changed since this mornings update other than a few areas in the city have had power restored. Staff has completed their initial assessments and is working on the cleanup process. Cleanup efforts will take place over the next several weeks. We will start these efforts with a yard debris hauler on Monday. Any resident or business that has trees, limbs, or other yard debris needs to put their debris out by the road and Monday haulers will start to clear the debris out. The hauler will come through the city twice as to give those who were unable to get their yard debris out this weekend a second chance for the city to pickup. We are expecting the second round of pickup will begin the following week. The city will be working with waste haulers early next week to get rid of other types of debris residents may have from the storm and will provide additional information once arrangements have been finalized with the waste hauler.
For those in the city still without power crews are working as fast at they can to get the remaining business and residential properties restored. We have not been provided with a reconnect time but public works continues to reach out to the local utility companies to get the remainder of the city restored. Please be patient with them as they have been working around the clock to not only restore power to our area but several others as well.
The call center will be staffed till 7:00 PM tonight and will reopen in the morning. The Lake County Emergency Management Citizen Information Line is 352-253-9999.
Town Closures
The City of Mascotte administrative offices will reopen for normal business on Monday. 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. If you have an emergency with regards to water or sewer please contact the city's after-hours emergency hotline at 352-638-0416.
State of Emergency
Governor Ron DeSantis has issued a State of Emergency for counties including Lake County. Monday the City of Mascotte also signed an Emergency Order.
Shelter Information:
Shelters have been closed. If you are in need of resources, please contact the citizen hotline at 352-253-9999.
Schools
Lake County schools and district offices will be closed through Friday, October 11, 2024 and will reopen on Monday.
County Operations
Lake County Offices will be closed Wednesday, October 9, 2024, through Friday October 11, 2024 and will reopen on Monday.
Trash Collection
For residents who typically have trash picked up on Thursday, GFL will be picking your trash up Saturday (10/12/24). Today's (Friday, 10/11/24) collection is being picked up as normally scheduled. For those with trees, limbs, and other yard debris, the city will will have a yard debris pickup for 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 next scheduled update from the Lake County EOC will be at approximately 8:00 AM tomorrow morning. Unless there is significant information to provide staff would expect this to be the last update for awhile.
Again, please be safe and for those without power still crews are working to restore that power as quickly as possible.
