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Contact Us

Richard Lilyquist, P.E., Director of Public Works
Greg James, Assistant Director of Public Works

Contact our office via email or call us at (863) 834-6040, weekdays from 8am to 5pm.

Our administrative offices are located at City Hall in downtown Lakeland.

Send written inquiries to:
Public Works Director's Office
City Hall
228 S. Massachusetts Avenue
Lakeland, FL 33801

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Flood Prevention

The City's Community Rating System is currently a 7.
This rating saves policy holders 15% on their policy if the
homeowner is in a Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA).

Flood Prevention Links

Current FEMA Flood Maps
Look at Flood Maps for Lakeland, Polk County, Florida.
Pollution Hotline (863) 834-3300
Use this Site to find Regulations of illegal discharge, leaf blowing into storm drains.
Polk County Flood Map Data
Polk County Emergency Information
Online Archives: Elevation Certificates
Search for an Elevation Certificate for a specific address.
Lakeland's Annual Progress Report
Lakeland Flood Protection 12-Steps
Citizen's Action Center: Inquire on a variety of topics
Citizen's Action Center: Use this area to send an electronic inquiry to Lakes & Stormwater; Streets (including Drainage Concerns) or Building Inspection (for reporting illegal development where you suspect there is no permit).
City Drainage Issues
Report City drainage problems to Construction & Maint. at (863)834-3300.
City Hurricane Information
While preparing for a storm (and during the storm) the City will publish additional relevant information online.
Do you have flood insurance?
FEMA
Find disaster planning information, apply for assistance or find out what to do after a disaster event.
FEMA for Kids!
Flood Information Available at your local library
Flood Map Brochure
Safety and Salvaging for Home Owners.
FloodSmart
The official site of the National Flood Insurance Program.
Florida Emergency Management
Information on any Florida Disaster and prevention tips
Lakeland Electric Storm Information
Look for Information at Lakeland Electric's Home