Paul Womble, Polk County’s Emergency Management Director, discussed preparations ahead of Hurricane Milton during a press conference on Sunday.
Womble said the county will do updates at 10 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. every day going forward as Milton approaches the state.
Nearly 36,000 sandbags were distributed at Polk County sites on Sunday. Sites will reopen tomorrow from 8 a.m. until 5:30 p.m.
Shelters will open on Tuesday, Womble said, including 3 special needs shelters, 3 pet-friendly shelters, and 13 general population shelters.
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