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Hurricane Milton: Highlands County updates & information

By FOX 13 News Staff
Published  October 6, 2024 4:27pm EDT
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    SEBRING, Fla. - As Hurricane Milton works its way toward Florida, here's what people in Highlands County need to know.

    Highlands County Evacuations:

    Starting at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, a voluntary evacuation order will go into effect for all residents of mobile home parks, RV parks and anyone living in low-lying areas. 

    Highlands County Shelters:

    All shelters will open at 8 a.m. on Wednesday: 

    • Avon Park: Avon Park Rec Center, 207 E. State St., Avon Park, 33825 (Pet friendly)
    • Sebring: Alan Jay Arena, 781 Magnolia Ave., Sebring, 33870, at the Highlands County Fairgrounds
    • Lake Placid: Lake Placid High School, 202 Green Dragon Drive, Lake Placid 33852

    A special needs shelter will open at:

    • Bert J. Harris Jr. Agricultural Center, 4509 George Blvd., Sebring, 33875

    Highlands County Sandbags:

    There are no sandbag locations.

    Highlands County Schools:

    All schools and district offices will be closed from Tuesday, Oct. 8 to Friday, Oct. 11.

    Highlands County More Information:

    Click here for more information from Highlands County Emergency Management

    County-by-County

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