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Emergency news and information for Lake County Florida.

06/01/2026

Today marks the official start of hurricane season in Florida. 🌪️ Lake County Emergency Management Director Megan Milanese is sharing important tips and information to help residents stay prepared and informed throughout the season. ⛈️ Tune in now to learn how you can stay ready, Lake County!

05/30/2026

Congratulations to the winners of the brand new generator from this year’s Lake County Hurricane Expo raffle! 🌪️ This was the first year the Lake County Office of Emergency Management included a generator in the raffle during the expo, making hurricane preparedness even more exciting for attendees. ⛈️ Thank you to everyone who came out to learn more about storm preparedness, and we hope to see you again next year! 🙂

05/28/2026

Hurricane season starts June 1, and it's important to make sure you’re prepared before a storm heads our way. 🌪️ Tune in now to hear from Eric Burris, Meteorologist at WESH 2, and Jeff Foley, Communications Director, about what you should be doing NOW to prepare for this upcoming season and how to understand what the impacts could be this hurricane season. ⛈️

05/23/2026

Do you know the difference between a hurricane watch and a hurricane warning? 🌀

A WATCH means hurricane conditions are possible, and it's time to prepare your home, review your emergency plan, and gather supplies. ⚠️ A WARNING means hurricane conditions are expected; be ready to take shelter or evacuate if ordered. 🌧️

With hurricane season almost here, understanding these alerts can help keep you and your family safe.

05/21/2026

Hurricane season is almost here.🌀 Stay connected to trusted emergency alerts and weather updates with Alert Lake.

Register today at AlertLake.com or text ALERTLAKE to 888777 to receive official alerts by phone, text, or email before severe weather impacts our area. ⚠️

05/19/2026

Stay weather aware this hurricane season.🌀 Follow trusted forecasts, understand the difference between watches and warnings, and focus on impacts, not just storm categories. Staying informed helps keep your family safe. 🌧️

05/16/2026

We had an incredible time at the 2026 Hurricane Expo and loved seeing so many residents come out to learn and prepare for hurricane season.🌀 Thank you to everyone who attended, our community partners, and all of the staff and first responders who helped make this event a success!

05/15/2026

Your hurricane prep could come with some serious prizes, Lake County! 🌀 Join us at the 2026 Hurricane Expo this Saturday and enter our preparedness raffle for a chance to win a brand new generator, home emergency kits, power banks, and pet emergency kits.

📍 Lake County Fairgrounds (2101 N. County Road 452, Eustis)
📅 Saturday, May 16
⏰ 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

This is your chance to meet local first responders and emergency management staff, connect with vendors, and pick up important hurricane preparedness information before storm season begins. We hope to see you there! ⚡

05/12/2026

DON'T FORGET!!!🌀🌀🌀 Join us this Saturday for the 2026 Hurricane Expo and get ready for hurricane season with preparedness tips, interactive displays, emergency resources, and giveaways. Residents will also have the chance to enter to win a FREE generator!

📍 Lake County Fairgrounds (2101 N. County Road 452, Eustis)
📅 Saturday, May 16
⏰ 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Meet local resources and emergency management staff, learn how to build your hurricane kit, make evacuation plans, and find ways to help keep your family and pets safe this season.

This is a free, family-friendly event, and we hope to see you there!

05/08/2026

The best time to prepare is before the storm. Get ahead of hurricane season:
✔ Identify your home’s risks
✔ Build your plan and supply kit
✔ Stay informed with alerts
✔ Know what to do before evacuating

Be ready for whatever comes your way.
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Tavares, FL

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+13523439420

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http://www.lakecountyfl.gov/

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