Polk County

Polk County has no evacuation zones, however, it has many shelters for those evacuating from the coast. Click here for a list of shelters to help with your planning during hurricane season.

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Hurricane Special On Bay News 9 On Demand

Prepare for the hurricane season by watching our special program on Bay News 9 On Demand, channel 342 on Bright House Networks digital cable. Go to the Hurricane section.

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