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Individuals with questions about Hurricane Ian or what resource may be available can call Polk's Citizen Information Line at 863-401-2234 or toll-free at 866-661-0228. Sara-Megan Walsh can be ...
Surprisingly placid conditions greeted Polk County residents Thursday morning after Hurricane Ian passed through Central Florida overnight. Winds had largely subsided in Lakeland by sunrise, and ...
As Hurricane Ian makes its way toward Polk County, it's bringing heavy rain, strong winds and the potential threat of flooding. These closures or cancellations have been announced ahead of the ...
Polk County is giving residents a number to call with questions about the debris left behind by Hurricane Ian. Starting Friday, all residents are advised to call (800) 375-0844.
POLK COUNTY, Fla — Hurricane Ian left one big mess in parts of Polk County. For the last week, dozens of crews have been working overtime to pick up all the debris. What You Need To Know ...
Hurricane Ian led to millions of gallons of wastewater spills across Polk County. “We had four wastewater spills due to power outage at our substations,” said Kevin Cook, spokesperson for the ...
BARTOW, Fla. (WFLA) — Polk County residents with debris from Hurricane Ian must have it on the curb by Monday morning. Crews will collect debris in south Polk County, then move north to collect ...
While most of the deaths from Hurricane Ian occurred in Southwest Florida and by drowning, the official count includes two deaths in Polk County. A 58-year-old Lakeland man died from exertion ...
POLK COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — A Polk County deputy and a good Samaritan rescued an elderly man Thursday after floodwaters from Hurricane Ian rushed in near Frostproof. Deputies said the 77-year-old ...
BARTOW, Fla. — In Polk County, they’re asking for patience as it now looks like it could be three to four months before debris left over from Hurricane Ian finally gets cleared away.