Polk County evacuation map

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HURRICANE GUIDE 2005
Polk County evacuation map
SHELTERS
Sources of disaster/emergency information
IMPORTANT TELEPHONE NUMBERS
GLOSSARY
ADVISORIES
Evacuation information:
Polk County Emergency Management (863) 519-7300
By international agreement, tropical cyclone is
the general term for all cyclonic, counterclockwise circulations originating over tropical waters,
classified by form and intensity as follows:
TROPICAL DISTURBANCE: A rotary circulation
with little to no development on the ocean surface but better development in the upper atmosphere and no strong winds, a common phenomenon in the tropics.
TROPICAL DEPRESSION: A low-pressure area
with some rotary circulation on the ocean surface
and a sustained wind speed of less than 39 mph.
TROPICAL STORM: A low-pressure area with a
distinct rotary circulation and sustained wind
speeds of 39 to 73 mph.
HURRICANE: A low-pressure area with a strong
and pronounced rotary circulation and a sustained wind speed of at least 74 mph.
ADVISORY: A way of disseminating hurricane and
storm information to the public every six hours.
SPECIAL ADVISORY: A warning given any time
there is a significant change in weather conditions or a change in warning.
INTERMEDIATE ADVISORY: A way of updating
regular advisory information every two to three
hours if necessary.
GALE WARNING: Wind speeds of 39 to 54 mph
are expected.
STORM WARNING: Wind speeds of 55 to 74 mph
are expected.
HURRICANE WATCH: A hurricane may threaten
the area within 36 hours.
HURRICANE WARNING: A hurricane is expected
to strike the area within 24 hours or less.
EVACUATION ORDER: The most important
instruction you will receive. Once issued, an
evacuation order is mandatory under state law.
Resident information line (available only during
Polk County Communications Center (863) 534-0360
emergency activation) .............................................(863) 534-0321
Radio (primary emergency broadcast system stations):
American Red Cross (863) 294-5941
WONN .................................................................................1230 AM
Polk County Animal Services (863) 499-2600
WPCV ....................................................................................97.5 FM
Travelers information system (western Polk County)....1610 AM
United Way Information Referral Service 1-(800) 881-UWAY
En Español: WAUC (Wauchula) .......................................1310 AM
Federal Emergency Management Agency
1-800-621-FEMA
Television: Consult television listings for local stations.
Weather:
Salvation Army East (863) 291-5107;
West (863) 682-8179
The Weather Channel ........Consult local cable television listings
Local radio/TV stations ...................................................See above
Polk County Neighborhood Services
(863) 534-5915
Lakeland Ledger LiNC..............................................(863) 291-4444
(Weather update: Code 1200; tropical weather update: Code 1210)
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5 Bartow Middle School, 550 E Clower St., Bartow
6 Bartow High School, 1270 S Broadway, Bartow
7 James Stephens Elementary School, 1350 N Maple Ave., Bartow
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8 Davenport Elementary School, 8 Palmetto St., Davenport
9 Ridgeview Global Studies School, 1000 Dunson Road, Davenport
10 Lake Region High School, 1995 Thunder Road, Eagle Lake
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DO NOT CALL 911 for hurricane information. The 911 line
is reserved for life-threatening emergencies only.
National Weather Service (Ruskin).........................(863) 645-2323
1 Auburndale High School, 1 Bloodhound Trail, Auburndale
2 Caldwell Elementary School, 141 Dairy Road, Auburndale
3 Stambaugh Middle School, 226 N Main St., Auburndale
4 * Polk Co. Health Dept. Specialty Care Units, 5 Brice Road, Bartow
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4. Evacuate to a hotel/motel: Make arrangements early as rooms will fill quickly with
other evacuees.
5. Evacuate to a public shelter: Confirm your
shelter of choice is open before proceeding to
that location or select another open shelter.
SPECIAL CARE PROGRAM
The Polk County Special Care Program is
designed to provide sheltering at specific
locations for clients with medical or
physical conditions who require assistance during an emergency. The program also provides transportation to
shelters for those unable to evacuate on
their own. A large number of people in
the program need electrical power for
their medical support equipment. They
are assigned to these specially designed
shelters because emergency generator
power is available: Polk County Public
Health Department Specialty Care Units
(No. 4 on the map), Haines City Adult
Day Care (No. 18) and Lakeland Adult
Day Care (No. 29) are special care shelters only.
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is devastating. Along the immediate coast, storm
surge is the greatest threat to life and property. Most hurricane-related deaths are caused by drowning.
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Do not proceed to any shelter until you have confirmed that it is open and
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Fort Meade Jr./Sr. High School, 700 Edgewood Drive, Fort Meade
Lewis Elementary School, 115 S Oak Ave., Fort Meade
Frostproof Elementary School, 118 W Third St., Frostproof
Frostproof Junior/Senior High School, 1000 N Palm Ave., Frostproof
Alta Vista Elementary School, 801 Scenic Highway, Haines City
Boone Middle School, 225 S 22nd St., Haines City
Eastside Elementary School, 1820 E Johnson Ave., Haines City
* Haines City Adult Day Care Center, 751 Scenic Highway (SR 544),
Haines City
Haines City High School, 2800 Hormet Drive, Haines City
1 Auburndale
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High
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Sandhill Elementary
School,
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Tyner Road, Haines
Blake Elementary
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510 Hartsell
Ave., Lakeland
2 Caldwell
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Crystal Lake Middle School, 2410 N Crystal Lake Drive, Lakeland
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George Jenkins High School, 6000 Lakeland Highlands Road,
5 Bartow Middle School
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Lake Gibson High
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7007 N Socrum Loop Road,
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Lake Gibson Middle School, 6901 N Socrum Loop Road, Lakeland
9 Ridgeview Global Studies
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* Lakeland Adult Day Care Center, 1200 Southern Ave., Lakeland
Lakeland High School, 726 Hollingsworth Road, Lakeland
Lakeland Highlands M.S., 740 Lake Miriam Drive, Lakeland
Lime Street Elementary School, 1225 E Lime St., Lakeland
Padgett Elementary School, 110 Leelon Road, Lakeland
Dr. N.E. Roberts Elementary School, 6600 Green Road, Lakeland
Rochelle School of the Arts, 1501 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave.,
Lakeland
Scott Lake Elementary School, 1140 E CR 540 A, Lakeland
Seth McKeel Academy, 1810 W Parker St., Lakeland
Southwest Middle School, 2815 S Eden Parkway, Lakeland
R. Bruce Wagner Elementary School, 5500 Yates Road, Lakeland
Lake Alfred Elementary School, 550 E Cummings St., Lake Alfred
Lake Wales High School, 1009 N Sixth St., Lake Wales
McLaughlin Middle School, 800 S Fourth St., Lake Wales
Roosevelt Academy of Leadership and Applied Technology,
115 E St., Lake Wales
Mulberry High School, 1 Panther Place, Mulberry
Mulberry Middle School, 500 SE Ninth Ave., Mulberry
Polk City Elementary School, 125 S Bougainvillea Ave., Polk City
Denison Middle School, 400 Ave. A SE, Winter Haven
Jewett Academy, 601 Ave. T NE, Winter Haven
Westwood Middle School, 3520 Ave. J NW, Winter Haven
Winter Haven High School, 600 Sixth St. SE, Winter Haven
WINDS
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Hurricane force winds, 74 mph or more, can destroy
buildings and mobile homes. Debris can become flying missiles in hurricanes. Winds often stay above hurricane
strength well inland. If you do not have to evacuate, it is
important to secure your home and cover your windows
before the storm. Remember, mobile homes are extremely
vulnerable to high winds and should be evacuated regard-
HARDEE COUNTY
HIGHLANDS COUNTY
8 Miles
less of location in the county.
HEAVY RAINS/FLOODS
Widespread torrential rains often in excess of 10 inches
can produce destructive floods. This is a major threat to
areas well inland.
TORNADOES
Hurricanes also produce tornadoes, which add to the hurricane’s destructive power.
SAFE AREA
Is there a closet or small inside room in your home, such
as a laundry room, pantry or bathroom, that could become
a safe haven during a tornado or hurricane? Taking refuge
in such spaces lets the outer rooms buffer you from the
storm by protecting your family if debris penetrates the
outer walls.
To find out how to build a FEMA tornado safe room or
fortify an existing room to FEMA standards, go online to
www.fema.gov or call toll-free 1-877-221-7233.