A day after historic rain flooded nearby Plant City and flood-weary portions of Polk County saw waters rise, more is on the ...

Seminole County officials conducted a hurricane shelter exercise to prepare staff for emergencies, combining special needs and pet-friendly shelters.

The number of people experiencing homelessness in Polk County continues to rise, according to a new point-in-time, or PIT, count from local agency Homeward. Approximately 779 individuals were ...

Polk County emergency management officials kick off their hurricane preparedness expo Tuesday in the Davenport area to better equip their folks for what may lie ahead.

Polk County has 48 emergency public shelters including three pet-friendly shelters and three special needs shelters that can be activated during an emergency. It is important to remember that not all ...

Find out how Polk County residents can stay informed before, during and after a hurricane.

PHC, the centralized intake point for homeless services in Polk County, says right now there are 128 families on a waiting list for shelter.

For resources not specific to Polk County view our article here. Starting November 1st, a Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) will open in Polk County to assist North Carolina survivors who experienced ...

Polk County’s Emergency Management Director Paul Womble held a news conference on Saturday laying out the recovery efforts underway after Hurricane Milton.

Polk County shelters will open Tuesday as Hurricane Milton makes its way to Florida. Do you need a shelter? Here's what to know.