Published 2 years ago

Tampa Bay evacuees, Polk residents seek shelter from Hurricane Ian in Lakeland

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Polk County does not have evacuation zones because there is no threat of storm surge. Eastbound traffic on I-4 out of the Tampa area was congested Monday night into Tuesday. People are advised to evacuate if they live in low-lying flood-prone areas or are vulnerable to hurricane-force winds.

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abc 6 Philadelphia

As Hurricane Ian churns toward Florida, evacuees take shelter in Philadelphia

As Hurricane Ian takes aim at the coast of Florida, millions of people are under evacuation orders. Some are waiting out the storm in Philadelphia.

2 years ago·Philadelphia, United States

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WFLA-TV

Tampa Bay evacuees, Polk residents seek shelter from Hurricane Ian in Lakeland

LAKELAND, Fla. (WFLA) - As storm surge threatens homes on the Gulf Coast and along Tampa Bay, people are seeking refuge further east in Polk County.“It is what it is. I’d rather be alive and I hope my house is there when I get back. I hope my house isn’t flooded,” said Gini Roberts, who lives in an evacuation zone in South Tampa.She came to the Hilton Garden Inn in Lakeland Tuesday afternoon with some necessities and her little dog, Harry. Rober…

2 years ago·Tampa, United States

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