Hurricane Recovery Resources

Posted on by Polk Newsroom

Many of Polk State College’s students and their families continue to repair damages to their homes and businesses, and wait for utilities to be restored. As the community works its way back to some degree of normal, there is still a need for resources, particularly for Polk students who may have the dual challenge of maintaining their coursework and rebuilding their lives.

In some instances, students need access to power and internet, in addition to resources to repair homes and get to-and-from campus and work. The College has assembled resources listed in the table below that may be of assistance. It will be updated as new information becomes available.

Facility NameAddress/PhoneWeb AddressServices
Polk State TLCCsLakeland Campus
JDA Center
Winter Haven Campus
www.polk.edu/teaching-learning-computing-center-tlcc/Open beginning Sept. 18. Power and computing.
Auburndale Public Library100 West Bridgers Ave, Auburndale, 863.965.5548www.auburndalefl.com/library/Power and computing.
Bartow Public Library2150 S. Broadway Ave., Bartow, 863.534.0913www.cityofbartow.net/index.aspx?page=318Power and computing.
Eagle Lake Public Library75 North 7th Street, Eagle Lake, 863.293.2914Power but no internet yet. Expected by the end of week.
Lake Alfred Public Library245 N. Seminole Ave., Lake Alfredwww.lakealfredlibrary.org/Power and computing.
Lakeland eLibrary4740 S. Florida Ave. (Lake Miriam Square), Lakeland, 863.838.4507www.lakelandgov.net/departments/library/Power and computing.
Lakeland Public Library100 Lake Morton Drive, Lakeland, 863.834.4280www.lakelandgov.net/departments/libraryOpen beginning Sept. 15 from 12pm to 5pm. Power and computing.
Lakeland Public Library - Larry R. Jackson Branch1700 N. Florida Ave., Lakeland, 863.834.4288www.lakelandgov.net/departments/libraryOpen beginning Sept. 15 from 12pm to 5pm. Power and computing.
Winter Haven Public Library325 Avenue A NW, Winter Haven, 863.291.5880Power and computing.
Valencia College3255 Pleasant Hill Road, Room 303, Kissimmee, 407.582.6054http://valenciacollege.edu/map/poinciana-campus.cfmPower and computing.
Comcast Xfinity WiFi hotspotshttp://wifi.xfinity.com/Free WiFi through Sept. 15.
Spectrum WiFi access pointswww.spectrum.com/wifi-map-iframe.htmlFree WiFi
Citrus Connectionwww.ridecitrus.comPublic transportation - free with student ID.
United Way of Central Florida 2-1-1888.370.7188www.navigateresources.net/211CommunityResources/Referral service for community services.
Davenport Market Square ParkMarket Street & U.S. 17-92Citizens Information Line at 863.401.2234FEMA point of distribution for food and water. Open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 16 and 17. Closing the 17th at 6 p.m. or when supplies run out.
Dundee Community Center603 Lake Marie DriveCitizens Information Line at 863.401.2234FEMA point of distribution for food and water. Open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 16 and 17. Closing the 17th at 6 p.m. or when supplies run out.
Eagle Lake Sheriff's Office150 S. 2nd St.Citizens Information Line at 863.401.2234FEMA point of distribution for food and water. Open 8 a,m. to 6 p.m.
Fort Meade Park1205 N.E. 9th St.Citizens Information Line at 863.401.2234FEMA point of distribution for food and water. Open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 16 and 17. Closing the 17th at 6 p.m. or when supplies run out.
Frostproof First Baptist Church96 W. B St.Citizens Information Line at 863.401.2234FEMA point of distribution for food and water. Open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 16 and 17. Closing the 17th at 6 p.m. or when supplies run out.
Haines City Lake Eva Aquatic Center220 3rd St. S.Citizens Information Line at 863.401.2234FEMA point of distribution for food and water. Open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 16 and 17. Closing the 17th at 6 p.m. or when supplies run out.
Lakeland Victory Church1401 Griffin RoadCitizens Information Line at 863.401.2234FEMA point of distribution for food and water. Open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 16 and 17. Closing the 17th at 6 p.m. or when supplies run out.
Mulberry Civic Center901 N.E. 5th St.Citizens Information Line at 863.401.2234FEMA point of distribution for food and water. Open 10 a.m. to 3 pm. Sept. 16 and 17. Closing the 17th at 6 p.m. or when supplies run out.
Poinciana Community Center395 S. MarigoldCitizens Information Line at 863.401.2234FEMA point of distribution for food and water. Open 10 a.m. to 3 pm. Sept. 16 and 17. Closing the 17th at 6 p.m. or when supplies run out.
Polk City124 E. Palmetto LaneCitizens Information Line at 863.401.2234FEMA point of distribution for food and water. Open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 16 and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 17. Closing the 17th at 6 p.m. or when supplies run out.
Lake Wales1750 Longleaf BoulevardCitizens Information Line at 863.401.2234FEMA point of distribution for food and water. Open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 16 and 17. Closing the 17th at 6 p.m. or when supplies run out.
Disaster Assistance Improvement Program800.621.FEMAwww.disasterassistance.gov/Provide disaster survivors with information, support, services, and a means to access and apply for disaster assistance.
FEMA Individual Assistance800.621.FEMAwww.disasterassistance.gov/Residents in Polk are now eligible for Federal Disaster Assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
Here's what you'll need to have handy:
- Social Security Number
- Daytime telephone number
- Current mailing address and address and zip code of the damaged property
- Private insurance information, if available.
Polk County Hotel Room Availability863.420.2586Visit Florida can assist in locating an available hotel room.

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