Knowing where the nearest shelter is can be important when a hurricane is approaching.
June 1 marks the beginning of hurricane season, which runs through November 30.
In order to eliminate stress, we have compiled a list of all Hurricane Shelters in Lake County, including emergency shelters, special needs shelters, and pet-friendly shelters.
Primary Shelters
- East Ridge High School: 13322 Excalibur Road, Clermont
- East Ridge Middle School: 13201 Excalibur Road, Clermont
- Eustis High School: 1300 E. Washington Ave., Eustis
- Leesburg High School: 1401 Yellow Jacket Way, Leesburg
- Mount Dora High School: 700 N. Highland St., Mount Dora
- Tavares High School: 603 N. New Hampshire Ave., Tavares
Pet-friendly Shelters
- Mascotte Elementary School: 460 Midway Ave., Mascotte
- Round Lake Elementary School: 31333 Round Lake Road, Clermont
- Spring Creek Elementary School: 44440 Spring Creek Road, Paisley
- Treadway Elementary School: 10619 Treadway School Road, Leesburg
- Astatula Elementary School: 13925 Florida Ave., Astatula
- Leesburg Elementary School: 2229 South St., Leesburg
- Lost Lake Elementary School: 1901 Johns Lake Road, Clermont
- Umatilla Elementary School: 401 Lake St., Umatilla
- Villages Elementary School: 695 Rolling Acres Road, Lady Lake
Special Needs Shelters
- Astatula Elementary School: 13925 Florida Ave., Astatula
- Leesburg Elementary School: 2229 South St., Leesburg
- Lost Lake Elementary School: 1901 Johns Lake Road, Clermont
- Umatilla Elementary School: 401 Lake St., Umatilla
- Villages Elementary School: 695 Rolling Acres Road, Lady Lake
