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.

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. 

Hardee County Schools:

The Hardee County School District will be closed on Tuesday through Thursday due to Hurricane Milton.

Hardee County more information:

You can get information directly from the Hardee County EOC.

County-by-County

• Citrus County
• DeSoto County
• Hardee County
• Hernando County
• Highlands County
• Hillsborough County
• Manatee County
• Pasco County
• Pinellas County
• Polk County
• Sarasota County
• Sumter County

LINKS:

• 2024 Hurricane Guide
• Storm prep & shopping list
• Get the latest updates on storm tracks, models and more at MyFoxHurricane.com