Also: roof protection services, food and water distribution ending, parkway tolls still suspended, Orange Cup Regatta canceled.
Category: Public Safety
Posted inEnvironment, Public Safety
Flooded Lake Bonny Residents Organize as Water Continues Rising
Sheriff’s deputies waded door-to-door through the Lakeland Livin’ Mobile Home Park asking residents if they wanted to evacuate.
Posted inNeighborhoods, Public Safety
Lakelanders Show Gratitude as Effort to Restore Power Winds Down
On Tuesday afternoon, 300 Lakeland Electric customers remained without power out of 86,000+ immediately after Hurricane Milton.
Posted inEnvironment, Public Safety
5 Million Gallons and Counting: Lakeland Tallies Wastewater Spills Caused by Milton
The massive surge of water sent sewage into at least six waterways.
Posted inPublic Safety, Social Services
Clothing Offered for People Left in Dire Need by Hurricane Milton
At least two local organizations are giving away clothing to people who are in dire need because of Hurricane Milton. Hidden Gem Consignment is offering free clothes and toys for the next few weeks from its four storage units. “If you look good, you feel good,” owner Jessica Criswell said. “We have so much stuff. […]
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Lakeland Electric Expects Power to Be Restored to Most by Wednesday
The earlier prediction had been Friday; there could be delays for those with damaged electrical equipment or extensive flooding.
Posted inNeighborhoods, Public Safety
A Day in the Green Swamp: Flooded Neighbors Getting and Giving Help
Sheriff’s deputy: ‘It was kind of difficult giving people food and water due to them wanting to help their neighbor’
Posted inNeighborhoods, Public Safety
With 90% Restored, Lakeland Electric Provides Timeline for Remaining Customers
The utility has updated its outage map to give its best estimate for full power restoration in 10 of its 11 zones.
Posted inNeighborhoods, Public Safety
Flooding Increases as Rain-Swollen Rivers Push Water into Polk Lakes
In the days after Hurricane Milton, Lakeland residents struggle with flooding as lake levels continue rising.
Posted inPublic Safety
Polk County Declared Disaster Area; Schools Closed Monday & Tuesday
Residents and businesses will now be able to apply for federal disaster assistance.