If you are in the path of Hurricane Milton, there are several important emergency points of contact you should be aware of:
State-Level Contacts
– State Assistance Information Line: This line is open 24/7 with English, Spanish, and Haitian-Creole speakers available at 1-800-342-3557[2].
– Florida Division of Emergency Management: Visit FloridaDisaster.org for updates and resources[2].
County-Level Contacts
– County Emergency Management: Check FloridaDisaster.org/Counties for a list of all 67 county emergency management contacts[2].
Local Contacts (Lakeland, FL)
– Lakeland Police Department (non-emergency): 863-834-6900[1]
– Lakeland Electric (for downed power lines): 863-834-4248[1]
– Polk County EOC: 863-298-7500[1]
– Public Works EOC: 863-834-5977[1]
Additional Resources
– Power Outage Map: For Lakeland residents, visit www.lakelandelectric.com/outagemap to view real-time outage information[1].
– Evacuation Assistance: Free FDEM evacuation shuttles are operating in several counties. Check FloridaDisaster.org/Updates under the Evacuation Assistance tab for locations and times[2].
– Shelter Information: Visit FloridaDisaster.org/shelters to find open shelters in your area[2].
– Free Uber Rides: For residents in mandatory evacuation zones, Uber is providing free rides to local shelters. Use promo code MILTONRELIEF in the Uber app[2].
Remember to stay informed through official channels and follow all evacuation orders and safety instructions from local authorities. Keep these contact numbers handy and be prepared to act quickly if needed.
Citations:
[1] https://www.lakelandgov.net/news/posts/2024/october/public-notice-city-of-lakeland-hurricane-milton-update-october-9-2024/
[2] https://www.flgov.com/2024/10/09/governor-ron-desantis-issues-updates-on-state-preparedness-efforts-for-hurricane-milton-5/
[3] https://updates.emergency.ufl.edu/2024/10/09/hurricane-milton-update-8-10-9-24/
[4] https://www.floridadisaster.org/planprepare/counties/