Hurricane Helene: Sumter County updates & information

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As Hurricane Helene, the eighth named storm of the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, makes its way towards Florida, here is what people in Sumter County need to know about evacuations, school closings, shelters, and sandbag locations.

Sumter County Evacuations

None announced.

Sumter County Closings

Wildwood City Hall and other city offices will be closed on Thursday, Sept. 26. Offices may reopen on Friday, Sept. 27 if the weather permits.

Sumter County Shelters

None announced.

Sumter County Sandbags

Sumter County will have sandbags available at Lake Panasoffkee Regional Recreation Park, 1589 CR 459, Lake Panasoffkee, until 5 p.m. on Wednesday, depending on weather conditions. 

There is a limit of 10 sandbags. Residents must show proof of residency.

Sumter County School Closings

• Sumter District Schools will be closed on Thursday and Friday, Sept. 26 & 27.

Sumter County Emergency Resources

• Click here for more information from Sumter County Emergency Management
• Call 911 for emergencies

Hurricane Helene: County-by-County emergency resources

• Brevard County
• Flagler County
• Lake County
• Marion County
• Orange County
• Osceola County
• Polk County
• Seminole County
• Sumter County
• Volusia County

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