Three pet friendly shelters will also open at noon on Tuesday, Oct. 8. They are located at:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Haines City High School, 2800 Hornet Dr., Haines City<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Lake Region High School, 1995 Thunder Road, Eagle Lake<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Tenoroc High School, 4905 Saddle Creek Road, Lakeland.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Pet owners must bring shot records for their pets, an airline-approved carrying case or crate and pet food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Special Needs shelters will also open at 7 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 8, for those residents with special and\/or medical needs. Special needs shelters are temporary emergency facilities capable of providing care to residents whose medical condition(s) may require the use of electrical equipment, oxygen or dialysis, or individuals with physical, cognitive or medical conditions who may require assistance from medical professionals. Although special needs shelters provide more care than a general shelter, they do not provide the level of care found in a medical facility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Special Needs shelters are located at:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- FDOH Polk Specialty Care Unit, 1255 Brice Blvd., Bartow<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Ridge Community High School, 500 W. Orchid Dr., Davenport<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- McKeel Academy, 1810 W. Parker St., Lakeland<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
For the most up-to-date information, please monitor your local news media or call the Citizen\u2019s Information Line at (863) 298-7500 (locally) or toll-free 866-661-0228. Check the county website for updates at www.polk-county.net. You may also obtain further emergency information at www.facebook.com\/polkcountyem and www.twitter.com\/polkemergency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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