EUSTIS -- EUSTIS, Fla. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), in coordination with Lake County Emergency Management and state partners, has mobilized personnel and equipment to assist with ongoing flood response efforts in Lake County following recent heavy rainfall across the region.
USACE crews are providing technical assistance under PL 84-99 by providing assessments and recommendations to Lake County for the installation of high-capacity water pumps to help alleviate flooding in affected neighborhoods. The pumps are being strategically placed in coordination with local officials to support water management efforts and protect homes, infrastructure, and public safety.
“This is a team effort,” said USACE Jacksonville District Deputy Commander Maj. Matthew Westcott. “When flooding impacts Florida communities, our mission is to provide technical and operational support to local partners to help reduce risk and restore normalcy as quickly as possible.”
Lake County officials requested assistance through the Florida Division of Emergency Management, triggering federal coordination to provide additional resources and technical expertise.
We appreciate the support of our local, state, and federal partners who responded quickly with the resources and expertise needed to accelerate recovery," said Megan Milanese, Lake County Emergency Management director. "The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' technical expertise in the flood fight mission is a vital resource in our efforts to protect homes and infrastructure."
USACE will remain engaged until conditions stabilize and local agencies determine that federal support is no longer needed.
For updates and information on flood response efforts, residents can follow the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District on social media at facebook.com/JacksonvilleDistrict or visit www.saj.usace.army.mil
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Release no. 25-056