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Polk Health officials send out reminder to be prepared

Submitted by Eric Glasser, Anchor/Reporter
Saturday, September 7th, 2013, 9:51am
Polk Health officials send out reminder to be prepared

Bartow, Florida -- Polk County health officials have sent out a reminder that September is National Preparedness Month - the annual campaign to encourage Americans to take steps to prepare for emergencies in their homes, schools, organizations, businesses and communities.

FEMA encourages individuals and families to pledge to prepare during the month of September and encourage residents to make preparedness a part of their daily life every day moving forward.

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City of Davenport to celebrate grand opening of fire station

Submitted by Kristin Weber, Web Producer, 10News In Your Neighborhood
Friday, November 23rd, 2012, 6:16pm
City of Davenport to celebrate grand opening of fire station

Davenport, Florida -- Polk County Fire Rescue is proud to announce the grand opening of their newest state of the art facility.

The event takes place at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 11 at the station – 112 West Palmetto Street, Davenport. It's free and the community is invited to attend the ceremonies and take a tour of the new facility.

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Tornado damages 87 homes in Polk

Submitted by Kristin Weber, Web Producer, 10News In Your Neighborhood
Wednesday, June 27th, 2012, 10:07am
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Tornado damages 87 buildings in Polk County

Submitted by Preston Rudie, Reporter
Tuesday, June 26th, 2012, 7:51pm
Tornado damages 87 buildings in Polk County

WINTER HAVEN, Fla. -- The National Weather Service now confirms seven tornadoes as a result of Tropical Storm Debby.

Photo Gallery: Tornado damages 87 homes in Polk

One of those tornadoes is blamed for damaging at least 87 homes and buildings in Polk County on Sunday evening.

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Flood insurance premiums discounted for Polk residents

Submitted by Kristin Weber, Web Producer, 10News In Your Neighborhood
Saturday, December 3rd, 2011, 10:01am
Flood insurance premiums discounted for Polk residents

Polk County, FL -- As a result of the county’s efforts, residents in unincorporated Polk County will receive an additional 5 percent savings on flood insurance premiums.

Aiming to reduce flood losses, facilitate accurate insurance rating and promote flood insurance awareness, the National Flood Insurance Program’s (NFIP) voluntary, incentive based Community Rating System (CRS) recognizes and encourages community floodplain management activities that exceed the minimum requirements.

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Stay safe with Floodplan Management Program

Submitted by Kristin Weber, Web Producer, 10News In Your Neighborhood
Saturday, September 24th, 2011, 11:26am
Stay safe with Floodplan Management Program

Polk County, FL -- Are you financially protected from a devastating flood? To help residents be more prepared, Polk County participates in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).

The benefits of this program include the availability of low cost flood insurance for residents in unincorporated Polk County.

Polk County’s participation in the NFIP insures that the residents who live in unincorporated Polk County have access to insurance needed to protect them and their property from flood losses.

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Bartow tax rate to remain unchanged

Submitted by Eric Glasser, Anchor/Reporter
Wednesday, September 21st, 2011, 8:32am
Bartow tax rate to remain unchanged

Bartow, FL -- The City of Bartow apparently has enough cash on-hand, even with lower property values, to get the job done.

City commissioners voted unanimously this week to pass the city's $60 million budget plan without raising the property tax rate at all.

That means a person with a $200,000 home and a standard $50,000 homestead exemption can expect to pay about $600 in city taxes.

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