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FEMA: Notice of Major Disaster Declaration / FEMA Registration

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Lakeland residents may now register for disaster assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, according to state and federal officials.

Individuals can register online at www.DisasterAssistance.gov or through the FEMA App.

Posted by Communications on 13 Sep 2017
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Impacts to Lakeland: Hurricane Irma | 9/13 - 9 AM

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LAKELAND, FL (September 13, 2017) – The Lakeland Emergency Operations Center has been fully manned since Sunday at 12 p.m.  At the height of the storm, Lakeland experienced sustained winds in excess of 85 m.p.h. The impact due to Hurricane Irma is extensive with major tree canopy damage and over 65% of Lakeland Electric customers are without power. There were isolated reports of flooding, especially in low-lying areas that are prone to drainage issues.  The storm brought heavy winds and rain to the area that has already experienced higher than normal rain levels. 

Posted by Communications on 13 Sep 2017
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Impacts to Lakeland: Hurricane Irma | 9/12 - 2 PM

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LAKELAND, FL (September 12, 2017) – The Lakeland Emergency Operations Center has been fully manned since Sunday at 12 p.m.  At the height of the storm, Lakeland experienced sustained winds in excess of 85 m.p.h. The impact due to Hurricane Irma is extensive with major tree canopy damage and over 65% of Lakeland Electric customers are without power. There were isolated reports of flooding, especially in low-lying areas that are prone to drainage issues.  The storm brought heavy winds and rain to the area that has already experienced higher than normal rain levels. 

Posted by Communications on 12 Sep 2017
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Polk County Implements Order for Curfew

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POLK COUNTY EMERGENCY DECLARATION ORDER 17-03

AN ORDER AND DECLARATION IMPLEMENTING A CURFEW DURING THE DECLARED STATE OF EMERGENCY 17-01FOR HURRICANE IRMA

Posted by Communications on 12 Sep 2017
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Impacts to Lakeland: Hurricane Irma | 9/12 - 11 AM Update

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LAKELAND, FL (September 12, 2017) – The Lakeland Emergency Operations Center has been fully manned since Sunday at 12 p.m.  At the height of the storm, Lakeland experienced sustained winds in excess of 85 m.p.h. The impact due to Hurricane Irma is extensive with major tree canopy damage and over 65% of Lakeland Electric customers are without power. There were isolated reports of flooding, especially in low-lying areas that are prone to drainage issues.  The storm brought heavy winds and rain to the area that has already experienced higher than normal rain levels. 

Posted by Communications on 12 Sep 2017
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Impacts of Irma: September 11th, 11 AM Update

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LAKELAND, FL (September 11, 2017 | 11 AM) – The Lakeland Emergency Operations Center has been fully manned since Sunday at 12 p.m.  At the height of the storm, Lakeland experienced sustained winds in excess of 85 m.p.h. The impact due to Hurricane Irma is extensive with major tree canopy damage and over 65% of Lakeland Electric customers are without power. There are isolated reports of flooding, especially in low-lying areas that are prone to drainage issues.  The storm brought heavy winds and rain to the area that has already experienced higher than normal rain levels. 

Posted by Communications on 11 Sep 2017
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Hurricane Updates


National Hurricane Center 5pm update:
www.nhc.noaa.gov/refresh/graphics_at1+shtml/213811.shtml?cone#contents
Hurricane-force winds moving into the area Sunday evening 9:00 PM through Monday morning 5:00 AM. Tropical force winds will prevail Monday afternoon throughout the evening.
Posted by Communications on 10 Sep 2017
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Latest Hurricane Watches & Warnings from Polk County Emergency Management

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Bookmark this page for the most recent updates from Polk County Emergency Management regarding Hurricane Irma. Most recent updates will replace older updates; fluid page.

Posted by Communications on 10 Sep 2017
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FAA Advisory to Unauthorized Unmanned Aerial Systems/Drone Operators

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is warning about the use of unauthorized unmanned aerial systems (UAS) and their potential interference with emergency response operations. If an operator attempts to use a drone or other form of unmanned aerial surveillance (UAS), they may interfere with governmental emergency operations in the area.

Posted by Communications on 10 Sep 2017
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Lakeland Electric Hurricane Response

Monday, 9/11/17

We anticipate activating the Lakeland Electric Emergency Operations Center (EOC) by noon pending the return ofwinds to a safe level by noon.

We will implement initial field damage assessments as soon as it is safe to do so (1100 – 1200 hr.)

We will implement the “all hands on deck” and begin restoration around noon and plan to work field crews until 2100 hr., and at this time, we will send field personnel home and expect them to return at 0500 Tuesday morning.

Posted by Communications on 10 Sep 2017
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