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Lake County Flood Situation and Current Road Conditions |
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Lake County Flood ResponseLearn how Lake County prepares and responds to flood events, and find resources for flood recovery and preparedness. |
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 | Health Department Provides Beach Advisory Information Online | From Memorial Day to Labor Day, Lake County beachgoers can access the latest information on Lake Michigan and inland lake beach advisories and swim bans through the Lake County Health Department/Community Health Center's Web site. In addition to monitoring swimming beaches along Lake Michigan in Lake County, the Health Department also monitors licensed beaches on inland lakes, including the Chain O' Lakes. For more information on beach monitoring, please call the Health Department's Environmental Services at: (847) 377-8030. Read Press Release. |  | County Waives Permit Fees and Reduces Rate for Septic Tank Sewage Disposal for Flooded Properties | In an effort to provide some relief to flood victims, the county board recently approved waiving permit fees and reducing fees for disposing of septic tank waste. Unincorporated area property owners that suffered flood damage will not need to pay Lake County for the permit needed to do repair or restoration work. The County will conduct an inspection and assess the damage as part of the permit review process. For questions and to schedule an inspection, contact Lake County Planning, Building & Development at 847-377-2081. More... |  | National Prevention Week | The Prevention Services program of the Lake County Health Department/Community Health Center and its community coalition partners are marking National Prevention Week, May 12-18, with the promotion "Your voice. Your choice. Make a difference." All Lake County residents are invited to participate in the promotion. To participate, take a photograph of yourself or of a group of your friends/colleagues holding a sign with your personal message about why substance abuse prevention or mental health is important to you. You can post your photo on the Health Department's Facebook page or on the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services web page just listed. Watch video. | | Disaster Area Reassessment Application | Property owners that sustained substantial damage from the flood or whose property is uninhabitable for a period of time as a result of this flood can apply for a reassessment of their property. To apply, the taxpayer must fill out the PTAX- 245, Disaster Area Reassessment application. Applications should be sent to the Chief County Assessment Office. Since local assessors have yet to complete the 2013 assessments, they will conduct inspections on properties that apply. Any changes resulting from this event will then be reflected in the next assessment notice. | | Lake County Municipal Vehicle & Equipment Auction | The Lake County Municipal Vehicle & Equipment Auction will be held Saturday, May 18 at the Lake County Fairgrounds at 1060 E. Peterson Road, Grayslake. Inspection and registration for the auction will be Friday May 17, as well as on auction day. Auction items include police cars, seized vehicles, vans, pickup trucks, trailer, computers, office equip., bikes, and misc. items from Lake County and other local communities. For information call 847-546-2095 or visit the Obenauf Auctions website at www.ObenaufAuctions.com |
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