Clermont hurricane guide¶

Clermont is an inland city in Lake County. It is not a beach town, but past hurricanes have affected it with wind, fallen trees, and heavy rain. The city has its own police and fire departments and runs its own water, sewer, and trash service.

Official website: clermontfl.gov

What to know in Clermont¶

• When storms have threatened, the city has made sand and sandbags available in Clermont, with locations and hours announced during storm preparations. Bring a shovel and expect to fill the bags yourself. The limit has been 10 bags per vehicle.
• City trash carts are green with a white City of Clermont logo. If your carts are a different color, Lake County likely collects your trash, so follow the county's debris instructions.
• Clermont police and fire keep answering 911 calls during a storm for as long as it is safe. The city posts updates on its website and Facebook pages.

Emergency and information numbers¶

Official alerts and information¶

• Get Storm Ready: The city's official hurricane information page. Website.

County services that cover Clermont¶

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

• Official list of open evacuation centers
• AlertLake: Free alerts by text, email, or phone. Sign up before a storm. Website.
• Lake County Office of Emergency Management: The county's official hurricane information page. Website.

Power, water and debris¶

• Clermont Utilities (water and sewer): Report water main breaks, sewer backups, and low water pressure. After hours, call the same number and choose option 3. Phone: 352-241-0178. Website.
• City of Clermont Sanitation: After a storm, you do not need to call for pickup. Collection usually runs one day late, and extra storm debris pickups may be added. Put debris at the curb without blocking driveways or the street. Website.

Related guides¶

• Should I evacuate?
• What to expect at a hurricane shelter
• Hurricane supply list
• After a hurricane: the first 24 hours
• Insurance claims and disaster aid

Sources¶

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

• https://www.clermontfl.gov/434/Get-Storm-Ready-2025
• https://www.clermontfl.gov/198/Sanitation
• https://www.clermontfl.gov/
• https://www.clermontfl.gov/269/About-the-Clermont-Police-Department
• https://www.clermontfl.gov/194/Public-Services