Sharing Hurricane Milton Resources

Lakeland, FL, October 8, 2024

LAKELAND, FL--Congressman Scott Franklin (FL-18) released the following communication to FL-18 consituents in preparation for the landfall of Hurricane Milton. The communication reads:

"My team and I continue to monitor Hurricane Milton closely as it approaches Florida. As we prepare for the landfall tomorrow, I wanted to share local emergency management updates and resources.  

"Evacuations are in in effect for many Florida counties. Follow real-time evacuation orders on FloridaDisaster.org. Again, to keep you and your families safe, it is critical to follow all instructions and evacuation orders issued by local emergency management teams.

"Continue reading for an updated list of state and local resources to help you and your loved ones stay safe are below: 

SANDBAGS

Click here for POLK 

Click here for HIGHLANDS

Click here for HARDEE

Click here for DESOTO

Click here for HENDRY

Click here for GLADES:

Click here for COLLIER

SHELTERS

Click here for POLK:  Shelters open Tuesday at 8AM 

Click here for HIGHLANDS: Shelters open Tuesday at Noon

Click here for HARDEE: Shelters open Tuesday at 5PM

Click here for DESOTO: Shelters open Tuesday at Noon

Click here for HENDRY: Shelters open Tuesday at 6PM

Click here for GLADES: Shelters open Tuesday at 1PM

Click here for OKEECHOBEE: Shelters open Tuesday at 5PM 

Click here for COLLIER: Shelters open Tuesday at 5PM; Special Needs shelter opens at 2PM

STATE OF FLORIDA RESOURCES

LOCAL INFORMATION

  • General Emergencies: 911
  • Polk County Sheriff's Office: (863) 298-6962
  • Hardee County Sheriff's Office: (863) 773-0304
  • Desoto County Sheriff's Office: (863) 993-4700
  • Okeechobee County Sheriff's Office: (863) 763-3117
  • Highlands County Sheriff's Office: (863) 402-7200
  • Glades County Sheriff's Office: (863) 946-1600
  • Hendry County Sheriff's Office: (863) 674-5600
  • Collier County Sheriff's Office: (239) 250-9300 
  • Florida Dept. of Environmental Protection, (850) 245-2010
  • Florida Division of Emergency Management: (800) 342-3557

STAY UPDATED DURING THE STORM

FEMA has a useful app that provides real-time alerts for up to five different locations and locates emergency shelter places. Click here to download the app on iPhone or here for Android."

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