THIS IS BASIC INFORMATION FOR YOUR REFERENCE.

PLEASE CALL CITY HALL IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS AT (863) 984-1375.

CLICK ON BLUE WORDS BELOW.  THIS WILL CONNECT YOU TO MAPS & DIRCETIONS TO SHELTERS AS WELL AS IMPORTANT WEATHER INFORMATION VIA THE INTERNET.

EMERGENCY NUMBERS

POLK COUNTY EMS/FIRE/SHERIFF’S OFFICE (EMERGENCIES ONLY) - 911

AMERICAN RED CROSS - (863) 294-5941

FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY (FEMA) - (800) 621-3363

POLK COUNTY ANIMAL SERVICES - (863) 499-2600

POLK COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT  - (863) 534-5600

POLK COUNTY NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES - (863) 534-5916

THE SALVATION ARMY – EAST POLK COUNTY – (863) 291-5107

UNITED WAY INFO REFERRAL SERVICE – (863) 648-1515 OR (800) 881-UWAY

SHELTER INFORMATION – Shelters located within 20 miles of PolkCity 

Click blue hyperlinks for directions

Dr. N. E. Roberts Elementary School, 6600 Green Road, Lakeland

PRIMARY SHELTER

Polk City Elementary School, 125 S. Bougainvillea Avenue, Polk City

THIS IS NOT A HURRICANE APPROVED SHELTER, BUT IS A SHELTER FOR OTHER EMERGENCIES

Auburndale High School, 1 Bloodhound Trail, Auburndale

Caldwell Elementary School, 141 Dairy Road, Auburndale

Stambaugh Middle School, 226 N. Main Street, Auburndale

Lake Alfred Elementary School, 550 E. Cummings Street, Lake Alfred

Lake Gibson High School, 6901 N. Socrum Loop Road, Lakeland

Lake Gibson Middle School, 6901 N. Socrum Loop Road, Lakeland

George Jenkins High School, 6000 Lakeland Highlands Road, Lakeland

DO NOT PROCEED TO ANY SHELTER UNTIL YOU HAVE CONFIRMED THAT IT IS OPEN AND OPERATING. 

CALL (863) 534-0321 OR POLK CITY HALL AT (863) 984-1375

All shelters will NOT be automatically activated for each emergency.  They are opened as needed. Have a 72-hour survival kit ready to take with you. NO pets, No weapons and No alcoholic beverages are allowed in shelters.  For pet-friendly shelters, call 863.534.5600.

EVACUATION INFORMATION

Citizens Information Line (CIL) – (863) 534-0321

Toll free: 1-866-661-0228

www.polk-county.net

National Weather Service Radio:
To listen to streaming radio click on the blue hyperlink below.
NOAA Weather Radio

RADIO: Primary Emergency Broadcast System Stations
WONN – 1230 AM

WPCV – 97.5 FM

Travelers Information System – 1610 AM

En Espanol:

WSIR (Winter Haven) – 1490 AM

WAUC (Wauchula) – 1310 AM

WAVP (Avon Park) – 1390 AM

REMEMBER- PRIOR PREPARATION WILL HELP EASE FRUSTRATION AND ANXIETY!

Your family will cope better by being prepared for disaster BEFORE it strikes. One way is to assemble a 72-hour survival kit. A suggested emergency supply kit list is as follows:

-One gallon of water per person per day                       -Canned meats, fruits and vegetables,

-High energy foods such as peanut butter,                        canned juices, milk, soup

   jelly, crackers, and trail mix                                        -Paper cups, plates, and utensils

-Battery operated radio and extra batteries                    -Flashlight and extra batteries

-Cash or traveler’s checks                                            -Non-electric can opener

-Books, magazines, cards, toys, games                         -Infant care items

-Toilet paper, towelettes                                               -Plastic storage containers

-Change of clothes                                                        -Map of the area (for locating shelters) 

-First aid kit                                                                  -Personal hygiene items

-Plastic garbage bags                                                    -Special dietary food, if required

-Rain gear                                                                    -Blankets or sleeping bags

-Medication – as well as your prescription information written down in a notebook for refills later

PLEASE VISIT www.polk-county.net FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION