June 1 is the official start of the 2026 hurricane season, and Polk County is encouraging residents to be prepared.
Tag: hurricane
Posted inBriefs
Prepare for Hurricane Season at a Free Expo on Saturday, May 30
The family-friendly Hurricane Expo runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. this Saturday, May 30, at the RP Funding Center.
Posted inInsight Polk
How Do We Prepare for Hurricanes in Lakeland?
We get ready for storm season with flashlights and first aid kits, as Rebuilding Together shows.
Posted inPublic Safety
Lake Seward’s 30-Year Flooding Problem Went Unaddressed
Residents have complained since the south Lakeland basin flooded in 1994; Hurricane Milton inundated homes on Oakmont Lane last month.
Posted inPublic Safety
Lake Bonny Residents Demand Action, Funding at City Meeting
Lake Bonny residents talk of losing everything after floodwaters pushed into their homes and stayed.
Posted inPublic Safety
Flooding Renders a Little Lake Bonny Family’s House Unlivable
“I can’t live here and breathe this. The mold is never going to go away.” – Ricardo Ramirez
Posted inEnvironment
Circle B Bar Reserve Reopens Tuesday
Two popular trails, Alligator Alley and March Rabbit Run, remain closed because of damage from Hurricane Milton.
Posted inPublic Safety
Lakeland Getting More Trucks, Crews to Remove Hurricane Debris
City officials schedule a Wednesday evening meeting to update Lake Bonny residents on efforts to reduce flooding and listen to concerns.
Posted inPublic Safety
Around 100 Lakeland Electric Customers Still Lack Power After Milton
These are residents who need to make costly repairs to their electric service connections before power can be restored.
Posted inHealth
Low-Flying Planes Over Lakeland Were Spraying for Mosquitoes
Some residents were happy to see action against the pesky pests while others expressed concern for safety of people, pets and other animals.
