Polk County: Hurricane preparation information

SHELTER LOCATIONS
Polk County has a number of emergency shelters, but they may not all be open during any given storm.  Study them ahead of time, but listen to FOX 13 during a storm to find which shelters are open.
List of shelter locations

SPECIAL NEEDS SHELTERS & REGISTRATION
The Polk County Emergency Management's Special Needs Program provides shelter and/or transportation for persons who need assistance with physical or non-acute medical conditions who must evacuate during emergency conditions.  It is specifically for people who have no other transportation or shelter options.  It is preferred that eligible persons pre-register.   Eligible persons who evacuate to a special care shelter should bring all electrical/oxygen equipment with them, including oxygen concentrators. 
Download the form here (PDF file) and send it to:

Polk County Emergency Management Division
Special Care Shelter Registration
Gayle Cather, RN, MS, Special Care Coordinator
1295 Brice Blvd.,
Bartow, Florida 33830

EVACUATION ZONES
Polk County has no evacuation zones. 
County evacuation policy

CONTACT NUMBERS
Polk County citizens info line: (863) 534-0321