Pet friendly shelter locations include:

• ASTATULA ELEMENTARY
  13925 Florida Ave., Astatula
• LEESBURG ELEMENTARY
  2229 South St., Leesburg
• LOST LAKE ELEMENTARY
  1901 Johns Lake Road, Clermont
• UMATILLA ELEMENTARY
  401 Lake St., Umatilla
• VILLAGES ELEMENTARY
  695 Rolling Acres Road, Lady Lake

Before any emergency, citizens should be aware of these basic tips:

• Have a family disaster plan and communication plan.
• Know your risk and if you need to evacuate.
• Prepare a disaster supply kit. Visit www.ready.gov for details on what should go inside.
• Purchase a battery-powered NOAA weather radio.
• Sign up to receive local media weather text alerts.
• Keep important documents in a water-proof container.
• Have cash on hand.

To find out more, call The Lake County Office of Emergency Management at 352-343-9420 or visit www.lakecountyfl.gov/offices/emergency_management. For the most up-to-date information during an emergency, follow Emergency Management at www.facebook.com/LakeCountyFLEmergencyManagement and www.twitter.com/lakeemergency.