Starting at 8 a.m., a voluntary evacuation order will go into effect for all residents of mobile home parks, RV parks and anyone living in low-lying areas.
All shelters will open at 8 a.m.
GENERAL SHETLERS:
Avon Park: Avon Park Rec Center, 207 E. State St., Avon Park, 33825
Sebring: Alan Jay Arena, 781 Magnolia Ave., Sebring, 33870, at the Highlands County Fairgrounds
Lake Placid: Lake Placid High School, 202 Green Dragon Drive, Lake Placid 33852
SPECIAL NEEDS SHELTER:
Bert J. Harris Jr. Agricultural Center, 4509 George Blvd., Sebring, 33875
GARBAGE COLLECTION
The Landfill is closed today and Thursday, so NO garbage pickup WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY.
Secure your garbage bins as best you can. DO NOT leave ANYTHING by the side of the road.
CALL CENTER
The Community Call Center is open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Call 863-402-6800.
PREPARATIONS – What you should do now:
📺 Turn on your TV or radio to get the latest weather updates
📻 Monitor updates from local officials
🔌 Keep your devices charged
🔦 Have flashlight and extra batteries
🎒 Keep your emergency kit inside with you
💊 Have a plan for refrigerated medicines & power-operated medical devices
🧊 Use a cooler with ice to keep your meds refrigerated
