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Polk Health officials send out reminder to be prepared

Submitted by Eric Glasser, Anchor/Reporter

Saturday, September 7th, 2013, 10:51am

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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Submitted by Kristin Weber, Web Producer, 10News In Your Neighborhood

Friday, November 23rd, 2012, 7:16pm

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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Submitted by Kristin Weber, Web Producer, 10News In Your Neighborhood

Wednesday, June 27th, 2012, 11:07am

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Submitted by Preston Rudie, Reporter

Tuesday, June 26th, 2012, 8:51pm

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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Submitted by Kristin Weber, Web Producer, 10News In Your Neighborhood

Saturday, December 3rd, 2011, 11:01am

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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Submitted by Kristin Weber, Web Producer, 10News In Your Neighborhood

Saturday, September 24th, 2011, 12:26pm

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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