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Polk County Government Offices Will Be Closed Due to Hurricane Milton on Wednesday and Thursday

Published: October 7, 2024

Bartow, Fla. (Oct. 7, 2024) — County Manager Bill Beasley has announced that all Polk County Government offices will be closed to the public for non-essential business on Wednesday and Thursday, Oct. 9 and 10 in response to Hurricane Milton.

Residents are urged to continue to follow local news media, the county’s website at www.polk-county.net and social media for updated information.

For more Polk County Emergency Management information, please call the Citizen’s Information Line at (863) 298-7500 (locally) or toll-free (866) 661-0228.


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