Bushnell hurricane guide¶

Bushnell is the Sumter County seat, well inland, so hurricane winds, heavy rain, and long power outages are the main risks. The city runs its own electric, water, and wastewater utilities. The Sumter County Sheriff's Office provides police service.

Official website: cityofbushnellfl.com

What to know in Bushnell¶

• Report downed power lines to City Hall right away and keep your distance. After hours, call the after-hours utility emergency number below.

Emergency and information numbers¶

County services that cover Bushnell¶

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

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

Power, water and debris¶

• Electric, water, and wastewater emergencies (after hours): After 5 pm, weekends, and holidays. The Sumter County Emergency Communications Center sends the city's on-call worker. Assume every downed line is live and stay far away. Phone: 352-689-4400. Website.
• City of Bushnell Sanitation Division: City trash pickup, run by Public Works. Weekdays 7 am to 4 pm. Phone: 352-793-2591. 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.cityofbushnellfl.com/electric_integration_project_faq/index.php
• https://www.cityofbushnellfl.com/departments/after_hours_emergency_contact_information.php
• https://www.cityofbushnellfl.com/departments/public_works_department/sanitation_division.php