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State-Run Public Shelter Still Open for Displaced Polk County Residents

Published: October 18, 2024

Bartow, Fla. (October 18, 2024) – While locally run emergency shelters have ceased operations, a state-run shelter remains open to help residents. The State of Florida warehouse is located at 660 C Fred Jones Blvd. in Auburndale. The shelter is open to the general population and their pets, who were displaced by Hurricane Milton.

As Polk County’s Hurricane Milton recovery efforts continue and more resources become available to assist residents, check out https://www.polk-county.net/hurricane-milton-recovery-resources-in-polk/ for the most up-to-date information.


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