Hurricane Milton: Hardee County updates & information

WAUCHULA, Fla. - As Hurricane Milton works its way toward Florida, here's what people in Hardee County need to know.

Hardee County Evacuations:

No evacuations have been ordered. However, Hardee County Emergency Management is recommending that residents in low-lying areas, mobile homes, recreational vehicles, and unsafe structures, evacuate.

Evacuations for the following areas are extremely recommended: Bronco Drive, River Road, Riverview, Thousand Trails RV Park, Crews Park, Cross Creek Road and River Lane.

Designated shelters will open on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at 5:00 PM. Ensure you take essential items such as medications, important documents, and emergency supplies with you.

Hardee County Closings:

There are currently no sandbag locations.

Hardee County Shelters:

Hardee County will open three shelters at 5 p.m. on Tuesday:

South Florida State College, 2968 US Hwy 17 N. (Special needs shelter)
Hilltop Elementary School, 2401 US Hwy 17 N. (Designated pet-friendly shelter)
Hardee Junior High, 2401 US Hwy 17 N. (General population)

Hardee County Sandbags:

The county sandbag distribution site will be open tomorrow from 9 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. at the Hardee County Public Works Facility, 205 Hanchey Rd, Wauchula, FL 33873.

Sandbag filling will be self-service, and assistance will be provided as needed.