Pets separated from owners in Polk County
Are tolls still suspended around Polk County after Hurricane Milton? What to know
Most tolls were reinstated Oct. 14. Tolls are still suspended for several counties in central & west central Florida after Hurricane Milton landfall.
Missing a pet after Hurricane Milton? Polk sheriff looking for owners of 76 lost pets
The Polk County Sheriff's Office says it found 44 dogs and 32 cats during the hurricane last week. It's hoping to reunite them with owners.
Polk County Sheriff’s Office Searching For Owners Of Lost Pets After Hurricane Milton
The Polk County Sheriff's Office Animal Control division is seeking the public's help in reuniting over 70 lost pets with their owners following Hurricane Milton. A total of 44 dogs and 32 cats were found wandering during the storm last week.
Where is gas near me? Hurricane Milton closed stations, caused long lines in Polk County
Millions of people evacuated from regions threatened by Hurricane Milton over the last few days, and many have been returning as waters recede and power is restored. But the rush of people on the roads and filling up generators and chainsaws are causing long lines and empty gas pumps.
Hurricane Milton: Polk County updates & information
LAKELAND, Fla. - As Hurricane Milton works its way toward Florida, here's what people in Polk County need to know. No evacuations have been ordered. There are no closings at this time. Polk County will open 19 shelters on Tuesday, with three shelters being for residents with special needs.
Polk County Schools reopen after Hurricane Milton
Polk County will return to school this week after being out of class for Hurricane Milton. Students, faculty and staff will return to school on Wednesday, Oct. 16. Information regarding make-up days will be shared in the next two weeks.
Polk County ramps up preparations ahead of Hurricane Milton
Polk County's Emergency Management Operations Center was fully activated on Sunday, Oct. 6. Officials are preparing for rainfall that can cause localized flooding, strong winds that can damage homes and power lines, and downed tree limbs that can block roads.
Hurricane Milton: Polk County roads 'incredibly dangerous,' blocked by flooding, hazards
LAKELAND, Fla. - The Polk County Sheriff's Office announced that some roads were blocked on Thursday morning as Hurricane Milton continued to bring damaging winds and heavy rain to the area.
Polk County officials seek owners of 102 pets found during Hurricane Milton
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State-operated emergency shelter in Auburndale remains open amid Hurricane Milton flooding
A state-run emergency shelter remains open for Polk County residents, even as locally run shelters have ceased operations.
Live updates for Monday: Milton could be Category 5 later today. Still on track to hit Polk County
Polk County schools are open Monday, but will shut down Tuesday for three days. Sandbag locations are opening across the ...
'I'm ready to leave Florida': Polk County warns of strong winds, flooding from Milton
BARTOW, Fla. — As Hurricane Milton nears landfall somewhere on the western Gulf Coast of Florida, officials in Polk County ...
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Facing an emergency during Milton? Here are some Polk County emergency contacts to keep close
As Hurricane Milton approaches Florida's west coast with Polk County on its predict path, we've compiled this list of emergency numbers for residents. To navigate this list, Polk ...