Lake County establishes Storm Recovery Center for impacted residents
 

In addition to support provided by the Dean of Students/Emergency Deans (for students), Human Resources (for employees), and the LSSC Foundation, Lake-Sumter State College is providing information about another resource available for those impacted by Hurricane Milton. If you have questions about resources or support, please contact DeanofStudents@lssc.edu (students) or HR@lssc.edu (employees).

Lake County has established a Storm Recovery Center at the CareerSource Central Florida office located on LSSC’s Leesburg Campus. This is in Building M (you’ll see the cones). We are sharing this information if it is helpful to you, and we encourage you to share with others who find it useful.

Resources Available at Storm Recovery Center

  • Lake County Offices:  Income-based disaster assistance, permitting, business support
  • CareerSource Central Florida:  unemployment assistance, job placement, and recruitment services
  • Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA): assistance with applications and appeals
  • Hope Florida, American Red Cross, Salvation Army: emotional and financial recovery
  • Community Legal Services, LifeStream Behavioral Center: legal and behavioral health support

Location and Hours

  • Career Source Central Florida
    Leesburg Campus, Building M
    9909 US Highway 441, Leesburg
  • Monday-Friday: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
  • Saturday: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Shuttle service is available throughout the day to/from Astor, Clermont, and Lake Mack areas. Timing and details are available online.