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Lake Placid hurricane guide

Lake Placid is a town in Highlands County. Hurricanes here bring strong wind and heavy rain, and mobile and manufactured homes are very vulnerable. The town has its own police department and runs Lake Placid Regional Utilities for water and wastewater.

Checked on September 30, 2026

Every phone number and web address on this page was checked against official sources on that date. Details can change, especially during a storm. Always follow instructions from the Town of Lake Placid. In a life threatening emergency, call 911.

Official website: lakeplacidfl.net

What to know in Lake Placid

  • The town sends boil water notices, water main break alerts, and storm alerts through its own Everbridge system. Alert calls come from 863-699-3747, so save that number in your phone.

Emergency and information numbers

Service Number Notes
Town Hall 863-699-3747 Office line. Not for emergencies.
Police non-emergency 863-699-3757 Lake Placid Police Department. For police matters that are not emergencies.

Official alerts and information

  • Town of Lake Placid alerts (Everbridge): Free alerts by text, email, or phone. Sign up before a storm. New users choose Sign Up at the bottom of the page. Website.
  • Lake Placid Water-Sewer Notices: Current boil water and utility notices. Website.

County services that cover Lake Placid

Highlands County manages evacuation zones, evacuation centers, and emergency alerts for everyone who lives in Lake Placid. The Highlands County guide has the full list of county numbers, radio stations, and recovery help.

Power, water and debris

  • Lake Placid Regional Utilities: Town water and wastewater. Call Town Hall during office hours. Phone: 863-699-3747. Website.

Sources

Checked on September 30, 2026. If a number or address here is wrong, please tell us at Keith@KMyers.me.