Hurricane Milton: Highlands County updates & information

SEBRING, Fla. - As Hurricane Milton works its way toward Florida, here's what people in Highlands County need to know.

Highlands County Evacuations:

Starting at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, a voluntary evacuation order will go into effect for all residents of mobile home parks, RV parks and anyone living in low-lying areas. 

Highlands County Shelters:

All shelters will open at 8 a.m. on Wednesday: 

• Avon Park: Avon Park Rec Center, 207 E. State St., Avon Park, 33825 (Pet friendly)
• Sebring: Alan Jay Arena, 781 Magnolia Ave., Sebring, 33870, at the Highlands County Fairgrounds
• Lake Placid: Lake Placid High School, 202 Green Dragon Drive, Lake Placid 33852

A special needs shelter will open at:

• Bert J. Harris Jr. Agricultural Center, 4509 George Blvd., Sebring, 33875

Highlands County Sandbags:

There are no sandbag locations.

Highlands County Schools:

All schools and district offices will be closed from Tuesday, Oct. 8 to Friday, Oct. 11.

Highlands County More Information:

Click here for more information from Highlands County Emergency Management

County-by-County

• Citrus County
• DeSoto County
• Hardee County
• Hernando County
• Highlands County
• Hillsborough County
• Manatee County
• Pasco County
• Pinellas County
• Polk County
• Sarasota County
• Sumter County

LINKS:

• 2024 Hurricane Guide
• Storm prep & shopping list
• Get the latest updates on storm tracks, models and more at MyFoxHurricane.com