Resources:
https://www.polk-county.net/public-safety/hurricane-preparedness/
Polk County Shelter Information: https://www.polk-county.net/public-safety/emergency-management/emergency-shelters/
Polk County Shelters Map: (Click here for larger map) – 2024 map, 2025 map will be out in May.
Special Needs Shelters including Elderly without Transportation: https://www.polk-county.net/public-safety/emergency-management/special-needs/
- Emergency: Call 9-1-1
- Polk County Sheriff’s Office NON-EMERGENCY: (863) 298-6200
- Polk County Emergency Management: (863) 298-7000
- American Red Cross of Central Florida: (813) 348-4820
- United Way of Central Florida Crisis Help: 1-888-370-7188
- Duke Energy Power Outages: 1-800-228-8485, texting OUT to 57801 or visit duke-energy.com
- American Red Cross Disaster Assistance: 1-866-438-4636
- FEMA: 1-800-525-0321
- Florida Dept. Agriculture & Consumer Services: 1-800-435-7352
- Florida Dept. Financial Services Consumer Help Line: 1-800-342-2762 TDD* 1-800-640-0886
- Florida Div. Emergency Management: (850) 413-9969
- Hurricane Help Line: 1-800-227-8676
- National Flood Insurance Program: 1-888-356-6329 TDD* 1-800-427-5593
- Poison Control Hot Line: 1-800-222-1222
- Traffic and Travel Information: 511 (FROM CELL PHONE)
