Now is the time to prepare a hurricane evacuation plan for you and your family.
The nearest Polk County emergency shelter for Lake Wales residents is located at:
Spook Hill Elementary School
321 Dr. J.A. Wiltshire Ave E., Lake Wales
From US 27, turn east on Central Ave; travel about
3/4 mile to CR 17 (old Alt. 27/Scenic Hwy) and turn
north; travel about 3/4 mile; turn east on Dr. J.A.
Wiltshire Ave (E. North Ave); school is on the left.
Click the links below for additional Polk County emergency shelters and resources, such as:
- Special needs program
- Pet-friendly shelters
- 7-Day survival kit
- Important telephone numbers
- Polk County evacuation policy
English version: https://www.lakewalesfl.gov/DocumentCenter/View/5396/Polk-County-Emergency-Public-Shelter-Locations_English-Version_060122
Spanish version: https://www.lakewalesfl.gov/DocumentCenter/View/5397/Polk-County-Emergency-Public-Shelter-Locations_Spanish-Version_060122