As Hurricane Milton approaches Florida’s west coast with Polk County on its predicted path, we’ve compiled this list of emergency numbers for residents.
Polk County
Citizen’s Information Line: 863-298-7500, or 866-661-0228 toll free
Polk County Sheriff’s Office: 863-298-6200, or 800-226-0344
Polk County Animal Services: 863-577-1762
Polk County Waste: 863-284-4319
Polk County Utilities, Customer Service Line: 863-298-4100
Polk County American Red Cross: 863-294-5941
United Way Information Referral Service: Call 211, text your zip code to 898-211, or email [email protected] .
Auburndale
Emergency Operations: 863-965-5530
Haines City
Fire Department: 863-421-3611
Police Department: 863-421-3636
Public Works: 863-421-377
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Lakeland
Lakeland Electric:
- Automated Outage Reporting: 866-834-4248
- Fallen power lines/water outages: 866-834-4248
- Customer service call center: 863-834-9535, Monday to Fridays from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- TDD (Hearing Impaired number): 863-834-8333
- Text 21592 with “HELP” for list of available keywords to register and get updates
- Website: Lakelandelectric.com
- Outage map: lakelandelectric.com/storms-and-outages
Police Department (non-emergency): 863-834-6900
Fire Department (non-emergency): 863-834-8200
Tree and Lawn Debris removal: 863-834-8773
Emergency Assistance
American Red Cross: 800-RED-CROSS (733-2767), 24/7
American Red Cross (Polk County Main Office): 863-294-5941
Disaster Distress Hotline (emotional support): 800-985-5990 or text “TalkWithUs” to 66746
United Way of Central Florida: Call 211, text your zip code to 898-211, or email [email protected].
A good selection of contact information. What about Winter Haven? Is the tree and lawn debris removal still 863 834 8773 in Winter Haven? If not , what is it? thanks.