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48 shelter locations

Alta Vista Elementary

Haines City

Closed

801 Scenic Hwy, Haines City, FL

General public shelterOpen to the general public when activated.

Listing reviewed Sep 3, 8:00 AM EDT

Auburndale High School

Auburndale

Closed

1 Bloodhound Trail, Auburndale, FL

General public shelterOpen to the general public when activated.

Listing reviewed Sep 3, 8:00 AM EDT

Bartow Senior High School Cafeteria

Bartow

Closed

1270 S. Broadway Ave, Bartow, FL

General public shelterOpen to the general public when activated.

Listing reviewed Sep 3, 8:00 AM EDT

Boone Middle School

Haines City

Closed

225 South 22nd Street, Haines City, FL

General public shelterOpen to the general public when activated.

Listing reviewed Sep 3, 8:00 AM EDT

Caldwell Elementary

Auburndale

Closed

141 Dairy Road, Auburndale, FL

General public shelterOpen to the general public when activated.

Listing reviewed Sep 3, 8:00 AM EDT

Chain of Lakes Elementary

Winter Haven

Closed

7001 CR 653, Winter Haven, FL

General public shelterOpen to the general public when activated.

Listing reviewed Sep 3, 8:00 AM EDT

Citrus Ridge Civics Academy

Davenport

Closed

1775 Sand Mine Rd., Davenport, FL

General public shelterOpen to the general public when activated.

Listing reviewed Sep 3, 8:00 AM EDT

Combee Elementary

Lakeland

Closed

2805 Morgan Combee Road, Lakeland, FL

General public shelterOpen to the general public when activated.

Listing reviewed Sep 3, 8:00 AM EDT

Davenport School of the Arts

Davenport

Closed

4751 Hwy 547N, Davenport, FL 33837

General public shelterOpen to the general public when activated.

Listing reviewed Sep 3, 8:00 AM EDT

Donald Bronson Community Center

Polk City

Closed

124 Bronson Trail, Polk City, FL

General public shelterOpen to the general public when activated.

Listing reviewed Sep 3, 8:00 AM EDT

Dr. N.E. Roberts Elementary

Lakeland

Closed

6600 Green Rd, Lakeland, FL

General public shelterOpen to the general public when activated.

Listing reviewed Sep 3, 8:00 AM EDT

George Jenkins Senior High

Lakeland

Closed

6000 Lakeland Highlands Rd, Lakeland, FL

General public shelterOpen to the general public when activated.

Listing reviewed Sep 3, 8:00 AM EDT

Haines City High School

Haines City

Closed

2800 Hornet Drive, Haines City, FL 33844

General public shelterOpen to the general public when activated.

Pet-friendly

Listing reviewed Sep 3, 8:00 AM EDT

Highlands Grove Elementary

Lakeland

Closed

4510 Lakeland Highlands Road, Lakeland, FL

General public shelterOpen to the general public when activated.

Listing reviewed Sep 3, 8:00 AM EDT

Horizons Elementary

Davenport

Closed

1700 Forest Lake Drive, Davenport, FL

General public shelterOpen to the general public when activated.

Listing reviewed Sep 3, 8:00 AM EDT

Inwood Elementary School

Winter Haven

Closed

2200 Ave G NW, Winter Haven, FL

General public shelterOpen to the general public when activated.

Listing reviewed Sep 3, 8:00 AM EDT

Jewett School of the Arts

Winter Haven

Closed

2250 8th Street NE, Winter Haven, FL

General public shelterOpen to the general public when activated.

Listing reviewed Sep 3, 8:00 AM EDT

Karen M. Siegel Academy

Lake Alfred

Closed

935 Evenhouse Rd, Lake Alfred, Lake Alfred, FL

General public shelterOpen to the general public when activated.

Listing reviewed Sep 3, 8:00 AM EDT

Kathleen Elementary

Lakeland

Closed

3515 Sheretz Rd, Lakeland, FL

General public shelterOpen to the general public when activated.

Listing reviewed Sep 3, 8:00 AM EDT

Kathleen High School

Lakeland

Closed

1100 Red Devil Way, Lakeland, FL

General public shelterOpen to the general public when activated.

Listing reviewed Sep 3, 8:00 AM EDT

Lake Gibson Senior High

Lakeland

Closed

7007 N. Socrum Loop Road, Lakeland, FL

General public shelterOpen to the general public when activated.

Listing reviewed Sep 3, 8:00 AM EDT

Lake Marion Creek Middle School

Poinciana

Closed

3055 Lake Marion Creek Drive, Poinciana, FL

General public shelterOpen to the general public when activated.

Listing reviewed Sep 3, 8:00 AM EDT

Lake Region High School

Eagle Lake

Closed

1995 Thunder Rd, Eagle Lake, FL

General public shelterOpen to the general public when activated.

Pet-friendly

Listing reviewed Sep 3, 8:00 AM EDT

Lakeland Highlands Middle

Lakeland

Closed

740 Lake Miriam Drive, Lakeland, FL

General public shelterOpen to the general public when activated.

Listing reviewed Sep 3, 8:00 AM EDT

Laurel Elementary

Poinciana

Closed

1851 Laurel Ave, Poinciana, FL

General public shelterOpen to the general public when activated.

Listing reviewed Sep 3, 8:00 AM EDT

Lincoln Avenue Academy

Lakeland

Closed

1330 N. Lincoln Avenue, Lakeland, FL

General public shelterOpen to the general public when activated.

Listing reviewed Sep 3, 8:00 AM EDT

Loughman Oaks Elementary

Davenport

Closed

4600 US Highway 17 92 N, Davenport, FL

General public shelterOpen to the general public when activated.

Listing reviewed Sep 3, 8:00 AM EDT

McLaughlin Middle School

Lake Wales

Closed

800 S. Fourth Street, Lake Wales, FL

General public shelterOpen to the general public when activated.

Listing reviewed Sep 3, 8:00 AM EDT

Mulberry Middle School

Mulberry

Closed

500 S.E. Martin Luther King Jr. Ave, Mulberry, FL

General public shelterOpen to the general public when activated.

Listing reviewed Sep 3, 8:00 AM EDT

Palmetto Elementary

Poinciana

Closed

315 Palmetto St, Poinciana, FL

General public shelterOpen to the general public when activated.

Listing reviewed Sep 3, 8:00 AM EDT

Philip O'Brien Elementary

Lakeland

Closed

1225 E. Lime Street, Lakeland, FL

General public shelterOpen to the general public when activated.

Listing reviewed Sep 3, 8:00 AM EDT

Pinewood Elementary

Eagle Lake

Closed

1400 Gilbert Street, Eagle Lake, FL

General public shelterOpen to the general public when activated.

Listing reviewed Sep 3, 8:00 AM EDT

Polk County Health Dept Specialty Care Unit

Bartow

Closed

1255 Brice Blvd, Bartow, FL 33830

Special-needs shelter onlyGeneral public cannot be admitted at this location.

Listing reviewed Sep 3, 8:00 AM EDT

Purcell Elementary

Mulberry

Closed

305 First Avenue NE, Mulberry, FL

General public shelterOpen to the general public when activated.

Listing reviewed Sep 3, 8:00 AM EDT

R. Bruce Wagner Elementary

Lakeland

Closed

5500 Yates Road, Lakeland, FL 33811

General public shelterOpen to the general public when activated.

Listing reviewed Sep 3, 8:00 AM EDT

Ridge Community Senior High School

Davenport

Closed

500 Orchid Drive, Davenport, FL

Special-needs shelter onlyGeneral public cannot be admitted at this location.

Listing reviewed Sep 3, 8:00 AM EDT

Ridgeview Global Studies Academy

Davenport

Closed

1000 Dunson Road, Davenport, FL

General public shelterOpen to the general public when activated.

Listing reviewed Sep 3, 8:00 AM EDT

Rochelle School of the Arts

Lakeland

Closed

1501 Martin L King Jr. Ave, Lakeland, FL

General public shelterOpen to the general public when activated.

Listing reviewed Sep 3, 8:00 AM EDT

Sandhill Elementary

Haines City

Closed

1801 Tyner Road, Haines City, FL

General public shelterOpen to the general public when activated.

Listing reviewed Sep 3, 8:00 AM EDT

Scott Lake Elementary

Lakeland

Closed

1140 E. County Road 540A, Lakeland, FL

General public shelterOpen to the general public when activated.

Listing reviewed Sep 3, 8:00 AM EDT

Sleepy Hill Elementary

Lakeland

Closed

2285 Sleepy Hill Road, Lakeland, FL

General public shelterOpen to the general public when activated.

Listing reviewed Sep 3, 8:00 AM EDT

Southwest Elementary

Lakeland

Closed

2650 Southwest Avenue, Lakeland, FL

General public shelterOpen to the general public when activated.

Listing reviewed Sep 3, 8:00 AM EDT

Spessard L. Holland Elementary

Bartow

Closed

2342 E.F. Griffin Rd, Bartow, FL

General public shelterOpen to the general public when activated.

Listing reviewed Sep 3, 8:00 AM EDT

Spook Hill Elementary

Lake Wales

Closed

321 Dr J A Wiltshire Ave E, Lake Wales, FL

General public shelterOpen to the general public when activated.

Listing reviewed Sep 3, 8:00 AM EDT

Stambaugh Middle School

Auburndale

Closed

226 N. Main Street, Auburndale, FL

General public shelterOpen to the general public when activated.

Pet-friendly

Listing reviewed Sep 3, 8:00 AM EDT

Stephens Elementary

Bartow

Closed

1350 N. Maple Avenue, Bartow, FL

General public shelterOpen to the general public when activated.

Listing reviewed Sep 3, 8:00 AM EDT

Tenoroc Senior High School

Lakeland

Closed

4905 Saddle Creek Road, Lakeland, FL

Special-needs shelter onlyGeneral public cannot be admitted at this location.

Listing reviewed Sep 3, 8:00 AM EDT

Winter Haven Senior High

Winter Haven

Closed

600 6th St SE, Winter Haven, FL

General public shelterOpen to the general public when activated.

Listing reviewed Sep 3, 8:00 AM EDT

Before you go

A listed location is not necessarily open. Follow official instructions before traveling. Directions do not confirm that a route is safe or reserve a space.

Citizens Information Line: (863) 298-7500

Plan for your needs.

A little preparation makes a difficult day easier. Understand shelter options before an emergency.

Guidance checked September 5, 2026. Follow current county instructions.

Work through these before an emergency. Checkmarks stay while you filter shelters, but reset when you reload or leave this page.

Choose a destination and a backup; plan how everyone will get there.

Confirm the shelter is open and suitable for your household before leaving.

Arrange special-needs registration, transport and pet accommodation early.

Share your destination and an emergency contact with your household.

Charge phones and backup batteries; pack your seven-day kit.

Pack for seven days and tailor supplies to your needs. Confirm any shelter-specific arrangements before traveling.

Drinking water, ready-to-eat food and a manual can opener.

Prescription medicines, a medication list and necessary medical equipment.

Identification, emergency contacts and important documents in a waterproof pouch.

Blanket or sleeping bag, spare clothes and sturdy shoes.

Toiletries, hygiene supplies and a small first-aid kit.

Phone, chargers, flashlight, batteries and a portable radio.

Baby supplies, glasses and other personal essentials; quiet activities for children.

For pets: carrier/crate, food, water, leash, medicines and vaccination records.

For medication storage or powered medical equipment, discuss your plan with your care provider and shelter staff in advance.

Shelters open as needed, not automatically for every emergency, and are not assigned by geographic area. Confirm an opening before leaving home.

Bring a seven-day survival kit. Weapons and alcoholic beverages are prohibited.