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Tropical Storm Helene: Polk County updates & information

By FOX 13 News Staff
Published  September 24, 2024 11:53am EDT
Hurricanes
FOX 13 News

Polk County Evacuations:

TAMPA - Polk County does not have a mandatory evacuation policy. 

Polk County Closings:

All Polk County public schools and offices will be closed on Thursday, Sept. 26, and Friday, Sept. 27.

All after-school programs and sports activities will be canceled or rescheduled. All after-school events will conclude by 6 p.m. on Wednesday.

Polk County Shelters:

No shelters have been announced.

Polk County Sandbags:

There will be sandbags available throughout the county on Tuesday and Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the following locations:

  • Mulberry/South Lakeland – Loyce E. Harpe Park, 500 W. Carter Road, Mulberry
  • Lakeland – 8970 N. Campbell Road, Lakeland
  • Fort Meade – 1061 NE 9th St., Fort Meade
  • Frostproof – 350 County Road 630A, Frostproof
  • Auburndale – 1701 Holt Road, Auburndale
  • Dundee – 805 Dr. Martin Luther King St. SW, Dundee
  • Poinciana Park – 5109 Allegheny Road, Kissimmee 34759

Each household will be able to get a maximum of 10 sandbags. Residents will need to bring a driver's license that shows a local address.

Polk County Schools:

All Polk County public schools and offices will be closed on Thursday, Sept. 26, and Friday, Sept. 27.

Polk County More Information:

Click here for more information from Polk County Emergency Management.

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