Many residents in Astor are still dealing with flooding, so a Lak​e County church has turned into a food pantry and a charging station. 

  • Flooding in Astor because of Hurricane Irma
  • First Baptist Church opened food pantry, charging station
  • Comfort station also at Astor Boat Ramp for residents

"We have people being able to come in and get food. They're coming in, crying, telling me they've lost everything," said Debra Holland, the pastor's wife at First Baptist Church in Astor.

Holland says after Hurricane Irma left Astor flooded, she asked people to bring items to her church that could be donated.

Steven Stryker said he's been sleeping out of his van and couldn't get ahold of anyone.

"That's the biggest part of the problem. Nobody could charge their phones to get a hold of anybody or get anything done," said Stryker.

For the past several days, he's been using the charging station AT&T set up at the church to call his family.

Astor residents are under a voluntary evacuation order due to flooding. 

Lake County’s comfort station, located at the Astor Boat Ramp, 55400 Butler St., is offering water, hand-washing stations, portable toilets and showers from 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. The limit is one case of water per household and is for Astor residents only; identification may be required.​