Contact:

Lydia George, Public Information Officer
Lydia.George@flhealth.gov
863-578-2146

Polk County, Fla. — All Florida Department of Health in Polk County (DOH-Polk) offices will be closed from Tuesday, October 8, 2024, through Thursday, October 10, 2024, in response to Hurricane Milton. During this time, staff will be working in special needs shelters for Hurricane Milton.

Additional Resources

The State Assistance Information Line (SAIL) is a toll-free hotline activated at the time of an emergency to provide an additional resource for those in Florida to receive accurate and up-to-date information regarding an emergency or disaster situation impacting the State of Florida. SAIL hotline: 800-342-3557

For further assistance and information regarding severe weather impacts, including shelter information and disaster preparedness tips, visit the Division of Emergency Management website or Polk County’s local emergency management website.

For medical emergencies that need immediate assistance, call 911.